$150,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2026

2257 W 16th Ave Gary, IN 46404

Tolleston Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,988 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2026

$75 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

199 on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Recessed Lighting
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

*Motivated Seller* Don't miss this FULLY UPDATED home near the upcoming Tolleston Opportunity Campus! Enter into the open-concept dining and living space with TONS of recessed lighting! COMPLETELY REMODELED KITCHEN with NEW Cabinets, NEW Quartz Counters, NEW Tile Backsplash, and STAINLESS STEEL appliances including a French door refrigerator, oven, and a mounted microwave to save space! Modern, UPDATED BATH with new SMART MIRROR & vanity and a WALK-IN SHOWER with a beautiful TILE ENCLOSURE and built-in shelf. NEW Vinyl Flooring & Carpet, NEW Vinyl Windows & Pull Blinds, NEW Roof & Updated Vinyl Siding (2025), NEW Doors & Trim (2025), UPDATED Electrical & Plumbing (2025), NEW Light Fixtures (2025). The FULL BASEMENT features more recessed lighting in the HUGE REC SPACE, a den/office, a convenient and updated HALF BATH, and a formal laundry room with NEW MATCHING WASHER & DRYER! PLENTY of storage space down here as well. FENCED YARD and an ATTACHED GARAGE. Conveniently located near major expressways and new entertainment venues such as Hard Rock. Also a SHORT COMMUTE to Chicago for work or play! MOTIVATED SELLER will pay Closing Costs!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Stirling

Listing Leaders License #RB19001959 Listed on: 09/30/2025

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Idilia Gallegos

Realty Executives Premier License #RB22001038

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $524

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ebert's Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450808402006000004
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$524

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Front Yard, Wooded, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Landscaped
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1690
  • Subdivision Name: Ebert's
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1044
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Full, Finished
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 944

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Acres: 0.08
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Garage Faces Rear, Alley Access, Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • Parcel #: 450808402006000004
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 524

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust and Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Dima Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
John Sandridge
Eagle Pro Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Stirling
Listing Leaders
List Price
$7,600
Sold Price
$30,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,400
294.74%
Views
64

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
292.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2024
Sold by
Sheriff/Lake County State/In
Bought by
Structured Asset Inv Loan Tr and Us Bank National Association
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $30,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $31,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Sold $150,000 +0.7% $75 / Sq Ft
12/30/2025 12/30/25 Price Changed $149,000 -9.7% $75 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Price Changed $165,000 -5.7% $83 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $174,900 +483.0% $88 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $30,000 +294.7% $29 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $7,600 -- $7 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $560 $50,800 $5,500 $45,300
2024 $3,915 $46,500 $5,500 $41,000
2023 $461 $44,400 $4,600 $39,800
2022 $461 $40,200 $2,700 $37,500
2021 $424 $37,000 $2,700 $34,300
2020 $419 $36,600 $2,700 $33,900
2019 $426 $30,300 $2,200 $28,100
2018 $534 $39,500 $2,900 $36,600
2017 $477 $40,000 $2,900 $37,100
2016 $491 $41,700 $2,900 $38,800
2014 $373 $34,300 $3,000 $31,300
2013 $359 $33,700 $3,100 $30,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katherine Stirling

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Katherine Stirling

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 232-9787

    5 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Katherine Stirling
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Idilia Gallegos

    Realty Executives

    (219) 805-5254

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Idilia Gallegos
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  • John Sandridge

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Sandridge

    Eagle Pro Realty

    (219) 712-7271

    9 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    John Sandridge
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 828584

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-08-402-006.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46404 Tolleston

2257 W 16th Ave, Gary, IN

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