$152,250
SOLD JUN 12, 2024

7700 Forest Ave Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,154 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$48 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

Great opportunity to buy this tri-level fixer upper located in Gary, IN and sitting on an acre lot with an attached garage. The interior has 3154 sq. ft with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, living room with fireplace and dining room. Caution, mold is present in home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron Brailer

REALHome Services and Solution License #RB17001940 Listed on: 04/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Parham

Lighthouse Realty, LLC License #RB14043161

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 3,154 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Robert Bartletts Marquette Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 45-05-32-278-038.000-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Other
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1249
  • Subdivision Name: Robert Bartletts Marquette Park
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3154
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: See Remarks
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Other
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 1
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 1 acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Parcel #: 45-05-32-278-038.000-004
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3842

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 25, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Blue Wave Renovators Llc
Bought by
Mcconnell Angela M and Mcconnell Jeremy Kyle
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Parham
Lighthouse Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Stemple
Seramur Properties, LLC
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.49%
Views
120
Current Estimated Value
$644,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$135,478
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.93%
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Outstanding Balance
$622,960
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,562

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2024
Closed on
Jun 14, 2024
Sold by
Us Bank Trust Company National Associati
Bought by
Specially Blue Wave Renovators Llc
Seller's Agent
Aaron Brailer
REALHome Services and Solution
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Parham
Lighthouse Realty, LLC
List Price
$160,100
Sold Price
$152,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,850
-4.9%
Views
189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1005.19%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2023
Sold by
Sheriff Of Lake County State Of Indiana
Bought by
Us Bank Trust and Illinois Healthcare And Family Services
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Special Warranty Deed $152,250 --
Sheriffs Deed $238,393 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $624,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $264,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $780,000 -2.5% $201 / Sq Ft
12/25/2024 12/25/24 For Sale $799,900 +425.4% $206 / Sq Ft
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Sold $152,250 -4.9% $48 / Sq Ft
04/22/2024 04/22/24 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2024 04/12/24 For Sale $160,100 -- $51 / 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 $26,063 $168,500 $84,000 $84,500
2023 $3,731 $295,600 $85,000 $210,600
2022 $3,842 $294,700 $93,200 $201,500
2021 $3,609 $277,600 $93,200 $184,400
2020 $3,732 $286,600 $93,200 $193,400
2019 $2,847 $278,700 $88,800 $189,900
2018 $2,933 $268,900 $88,800 $180,100
2017 $2,963 $266,500 $87,000 $179,500
2016 $3,011 $274,800 $87,000 $187,800
2014 $3,363 $282,600 $88,800 $193,800
2013 $3,110 $273,200 $88,800 $184,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Parham

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Parham

    Lighthouse Realty, LLC

    (219) 306-4165

    8 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Jennifer Parham
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  • Kristen Stemple

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kristen Stemple

    Seramur Properties, LLC

    (219) 510-2519

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Kristen Stemple
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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Aaron Brailer

    REALHome Services and Solution

    (888) 876-3372

    1 in this area

    640 Total Sales

    Aaron Brailer
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 802060

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-32-278-038.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

7700 Forest Ave, Gary, IN

This home is located at 7700 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 and is currently priced at $152,250, approximately $48 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 7700 Forest Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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