$109,186Average Value$88Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
A desirable Gary neighborhood
Gary’s Westside neighborhood was mostly developed after 1960 and features some of the city's youngest housing stock. “This is the most desirable part of Gary after Miller Beach. The area has a good mix of homes,” says Kristin Trzoski, a Realtor with Advance Real Estate, LLC, who has sold property in the area for more than 5 years. “I’ve sold homes here to people in their 70s and in their 20s. There's also a lot of residents who have lived here for 50 or 60 years.”
The Westside neighborhood of Gary was mostly developed after 1960.
Westside has a variety of home styles for single families.
1/2
Homes that are good investments
Most housing in Westside is in the northeast corner and along its southern border, while the rest of the neighborhood is light industrial. Most of the homes are ranch-style and sit back from the street behind sidewalks and mature shade trees. Homes range from about $52,000 to about $180,000. “Gary is really coming around and homebuyers get so much when they buy here. The taxes are much lower than in other places. We have lots of investors from around the world buying property here,” says Trzoski.
Westside has a number of split level homes available.
Westside has a number of homes that are well maintained with nice landscaping.
1/2
Schools that inspire
Schools in Westside include Aspire Charter Academy, a kindergarten through eighth grade charter school with a C-minus rating from Niche. West Side Leadership Academy, a college preparatory high school that received the Bill Gates Millennium Scholar Program, also holds a C-minus. The high school offers students the opportunity to enroll in a summer course program to become Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioners. Students will earn a $500 stipend for participating in the training necessary to prepare for the certification exam. Purdue University Northwest is 10 miles from the neighborhood. Small classes are the hallmark of the four-year school, where students can choose from over 70 fields of study.
Aspire Charter Academy serves residents of the Westside area.
West Side Leadership Academy has great sports faciliities for students of Westside.
1/2
Playgrounds, preserves and parks
When it’s time to get outside, locals head to Seberger Park in the neighborhood’s southwest corner to shoot hoops, play on the playground or watch the trains go by. The picnic area has a covered pavilion and grills. A short walk outside the neighborhood is Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve. The 53-acre preserve features a half-mile of trails and offers visitors a tranquil retreat among its savannah-like habitat. For a daylong adventure in the great outdoors, head to Indiana Dunes National Park. The park borders Lake Michigan for 15 miles. For millennia, waves and winds have shaped the coastline and the dunes. Over 50 miles of trails lead through the national park’s habitats, sand dunes, prairies and woodlands.
Seberger Park in Westside has a great playground for kids in the area.
Ivanhoe Nature Preserve is located in Westside and offers quaint trails in nature.
Residents can go fishing at Lake Etta County Park on a nice day in Westside.
1/3
Discounts stores and steak tacos
Brady’s This Is It Discount store, located on W. 25th Street, is a family-owned business that sells uniforms for school, work and medical professions, as well as basic family apparel and shoes. It also carries school supplies, housewares and hardware at discount prices. There’s a Buy-N-Save off 25th Avenue in the middle of the neighborhood for basic grocery needs. Fresh County Market is also on West 25th Avenue, when it’s time for a larger grocery run. Westside Foods sells fresh pork, beef, poultry and seafood. There aren’t any restaurants in the neighborhood, but on Burr Street, near Interstate 94, Jasnak’s offers jerk steak tacos the size of a burrito. JJ Fish & Chicken serves up melt-in-your-mouth catfish and crispy chicken tenders. Philly Steak & Lemonade Inc. makes a giant Philly cheesesteak.
Brady's This Is It Discount Store is a popular place for Westside residents to get goods.
Jasnak's offers a variety of food options for residents of Westside.
1/2
Tribute concerts and bird festivals
In August, Gary holds a concert dedicated to Michael Jackson on the weekend closest to the singer’s August 29 birthday. Held at the Hard Rock Live venue, the event brings in tribute bands and plays to nearly sold-out crowds. In May, the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is a three-day event that celebrates the rich variety of birds in the area. The festival includes tours of the area, evening social events and art exhibits.
Westside residents can commute on Interstate 90.
Getting in and out of town
Chicago is about 30 miles north. Midway International Airport is 25 miles north. Commuters can take Indiana State Road 912 north to Interstate 90. This is a car-dependent neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Are you familiar with the Westside neighborhood?
to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westside
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westside, Gary sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Westside, Gary over the last 12 months is $90,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Zoned R-2. This 95 foot, combined lots, is looking for a new owner. Located just 6 miles to IUN, 2.5 miles to Hard Rock Casino, and a short distance to expressways
Fully Renovated 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath Home - Practically Brand New! Step inside this beautifully remodeled home where everything has been redone from the studs up. Enjoy a spacious layout featuring a huge family room, modern kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances, and two stylish full bathrooms. Every major system has been replaced -- new electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall,
High-Potential 3-Lot Land for Residential Development. This exceptional parcel offers the flexibility to build three separate single-family homes or a multi-unit dwelling. Positioned for strong rental income or quick resale in a promising market. Don't miss this chance to maximize your investment.Capitalize on the strong demand for housing in this area.
COME LIVE HERE!!! You have a recently renovated, beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home featuring stylish vinyl flooring throughout. The main floor includes a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, and stainless-steel refrigerator and stove. The primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet, private bath, and cozy fireplace. The basement offers two additional bedrooms, a half bath, and a convenient
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
