$35,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2025

749 Van Buren St Gary, IN 46402

Downtown Gary Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,972 Sq Ft
7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$18 Per Sq Ft

41% Above List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 4-minute walk to Borman Square Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

SOS! This 2 story home is sending out a distress signal. Has fire damage, but it could be great again. The ARVs in the area are 175,000+. Schedule your showing today!THERE MAY BE RISK IN ENTERING HOME. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE PROPERTY, VOLUNTARILY AND WILLINGLY ASSUME RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SELLER AND THEIR BROKER SHALL NOT BEAR ANY RESPONSIBILITY , FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGES, INJURY OR INCONVENIENCE SUSTAINED BY PERSONS ENTERING THE PROPERTY, RELATED OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY OR ARISING OUT OF THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Del Prado

Avid Real Estate LLC License #RB14046373 Listed on: 04/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Unrepresented Buyer

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $358

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 1,972 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gary Land Companys 01 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450804452010000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$358

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Other
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2306
  • Subdivision Name: Gary Land Companys 01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1972
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.1722
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Parcel #: 450804452010000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 358

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2023
Closed on
Jan 12, 2024
Sold by
King Tavares
Bought by
Goiz Olga and Machuca David Jimenez
Seller's Agent
Joe Moke
Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency
List Price
$5,000
Sold Price
$5,000
Views
135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
399.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2023
Closed on
Jan 9, 2024
Sold by
King Tavares
Bought by
Goiz Olga and Machuca David Jimenez
Seller's Agent
Joe Moke
Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency
List Price
$5,000
Sold Price
$5,000
Views
135

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2021
Sold by
Martinez Oscar
Bought by
Barber Evelyn and Barber Frank
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American
Warranty Deed -- First American
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Sold $35,000 +40.6% $18 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $24,899 0.0% $13 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 For Sale $24,900 +398.0% $13 / Sq Ft
01/12/2024 01/12/24 Sold $5,000 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
11/06/2023 11/06/23 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $5,000 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Price Changed $5,000 -50.0% $3 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 For Sale $10,000 -- $5 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $1,252 $15,700 $8,700 $7,000
2023 $361 $14,200 $7,800 $6,400
2022 $361 $14,100 $7,700 $6,400
2021 $1,248 $48,700 $7,700 $41,000
2020 $1,248 $48,700 $7,700 $41,000
2019 $1,034 $48,700 $7,700 $41,000
2018 $1,093 $48,700 $7,700 $41,000
2017 $60 $49,400 $7,700 $41,700
2016 $60 $51,300 $7,700 $43,600
2014 -- $53,400 $9,500 $43,900
2013 -- $51,900 $9,500 $42,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Del Prado

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Nancy Del Prado

    Avid Real Estate LLC

    (219) 781-0172

    18 in this area

    396 Total Sales

    Nancy Del Prado
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Unrepresented Buyer

    Non Member

  • Joe Moke

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Joe Moke

    Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency

    (219) 808-2400

    3 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Joe Moke
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 819038

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-04-452-010.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46402 Downtown Gary

749 Van Buren St, Gary, IN

This home is located at 749 Van Buren St, Gary, IN 46402 and is currently priced at $35,000, approximately $17 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 749 Van Buren St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Beveridge Elementary School, Gary Middle School, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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