8500 Forest Ave
Gary, IN 46403
3 bd 2 ba 3,116 sqft Built 1950 Lot 38,028 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$225,000
Nov 7, 2017
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2024 | Sold | $436,500 | NIRA |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Listed | $450,000 | NIRA |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Price changed | $445,000 | MLS #515029 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Relisted | $455,000 | MLS #515029 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Listed | $450,000 | MLS #515029 |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Sold | $225,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Sold | $225,000 | NIRA |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Price changed | $233,900 | MLS #415517 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Price changed | $235,900 | MLS #415517 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Price changed | $237,900 | MLS #415517 |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Price changed | $239,900 | MLS #415517 |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Price changed | $244,900 | MLS #415517 |
| May 30, 2017 | Listed | $249,900 | MLS #415517 |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Sold | $219,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Sold | $219,000 | NIRA |
| Feb 9, 2012 | Listed | $229,900 | MLS #301658 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Sold | $200,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Sold | $200,000 | NIRA |
| Mar 19, 2009 | Listed | $234,900 | MLS #236076 |
| Aug 5, 2004 | Sold | $232,417 | Public Record |
| Jul 28, 2004 | Sold | $183,950 | NIRA |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,400 | $81,800 | $263,200 | $3,315 |
| 2022 | $152,600 | $63,700 | $216,300 | $2,823 |
| 2021 | $139,300 | $63,700 | $203,000 | $2,637 |
| 2020 | $139,400 | $63,700 | $203,100 | $2,641 |
| 2019 | $136,900 | $60,600 | $197,500 | $2,063 |
| 2018 | $128,100 | $60,600 | $188,700 | $4,064 |
| 2017 | $127,600 | $59,400 | $187,000 | $2,079 |
| 2016 | $133,500 | $59,400 | $192,900 | $2,115 |
| 2015 | $131,400 | $60,000 | $191,400 | $4,034 |
| 2014 | $130,900 | $60,000 | $190,900 | $4,473 |
| 2013 | $110,700 | $60,000 | $170,700 | $10,075 |
| 2012 | $101,800 | $60,000 | $161,800 | $4,439 |
| 2011 | $100,000 | $60,000 | $160,000 | $4,492 |
| 2010 | $98,100 | $61,600 | $159,700 | $3,062 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
3,116 sqft
Lot size
38,028 sqft
ZIP code
46403
City
Gary
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
41.61504, -87.23596
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Frequently asked questions
When did 8500 Forest Ave last sell?
8500 Forest Ave most recently sold on Nov 7, 2017 for $225,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 8500 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 8500 Forest Ave (year 2024) is $263,200 with $3,315 in property tax.
How does 8500 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 17.0% above the last sale price of $225,000.
When was 8500 Forest Ave built?
8500 Forest Ave was built in 1950.
How does 8500 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 8500 Forest Ave?
8500 Forest Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 3,116 sqft, 38,028 sqft lot single_family.
Is 8500 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 8500 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 8500 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 8500 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.5%
Implied 1-yr
+10.1%
2026 Q3
$192K
2026 Q4
$196.2K
ZIP 46403 — Median Price History + Forecast
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