$395,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

8720 Oak Ave Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,272 Sq Ft
6,011 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

High on a Dune just 4 houses from the white sand beaches of the southern tip of Lake Michigan. This house is surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park. The top floor has 3 bedrooms, a recently remodeled full bath, a living room, dining area and recently remodeled kitchen. There is also sliding glass doors to a second story deck that is the full width of the home. You'll be surprised when you walk down to the lower level and see the beautifully finished area with sliding glass doors to the large patio. There is also a second kitchen in this area and a 3/4 bath. The easiest access is through the alley north of the house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r) License #RB14003990 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Sherman

McColly Real Estate License #RB24000630

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,939

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Youngs Highlands Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450533130019000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,939

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Wooded
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA203
  • Subdivision Name: Youngs Highlands Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1136
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1136

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.138
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011
  • Parcel #: 450533130019000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3939

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Purdue Elaine
Bought by
Indy Dunes Property Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
Buyer's Agent
Brent Sherman
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-1.13%
Views
97
Current Estimated Value
$376,367

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Blickenstaff Susan J
Bought by
Purdue Elaine
Seller's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
Buyer's Agent
Brent Sherman
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-1.13%
Views
97

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Blickenstaff Kenneth L and Blickenstaff Susan J
Bought by
Blickenstaff Susan J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2020
Sold by
Blickenstaff Kenneth L and Blickenstaff Susan J
Bought by
Blickenstaff Kenneth L and Blickenstaff Susan J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2016
Sold by
Blickenstaff Susan J
Bought by
Blickenstaff Kenneth L and Blickenstaff Susan J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Mcclendon James L and Mcclendon Noreen L
Bought by
Blickenstaff Susan J
Seller's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Kistner
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$182,000
Sold Price
$182,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$178,703
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Eichhorn & Eichhorn Llp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Meridian Title Corp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $178,703 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $395,000 -1.1% $174 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $399,500 +119.5% $176 / Sq Ft
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Sold $182,000 0.0% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2015 02/25/15 For Sale $182,000 -- $80 / 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
2025 $3,253 $331,300 $144,200 $187,100
2024 $22,457 $306,000 $144,200 $161,800
2023 $3,193 $254,700 $144,000 $110,700
2022 $2,251 $178,800 $59,200 $119,600
2021 $2,104 $168,000 $58,300 $109,700
2020 $2,849 $222,500 $116,600 $105,900
2019 $2,157 $210,600 $112,300 $98,300
2018 $1,971 $180,700 $96,800 $83,900
2017 $2,009 $181,100 $90,700 $90,400
2016 $1,982 $181,000 $90,700 $90,300
2014 $2,079 $174,600 $86,400 $88,200
2013 $1,913 $167,500 $86,400 $81,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gene Ayers

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Gene Ayers

    Ayers REALTORS(r)

    (219) 902-9039

    106 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Gene Ayers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brent Sherman

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 487-3331

    4 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Brent Sherman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Teresa Kistner

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 823537

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-33-130-019.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

8720 Oak Ave, Gary, IN

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