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2147 W 8th Ave, Gary, IN, 46404

2beds
1baths
888sqft
$153,900
$173price/sqft
$1,471/moest. monthly cost
$58,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Owner financing available! Value-add opportunity. Work has already begun on this property, giving the next owner a head start to finish it out and bring it to the finish line. Great opportunity for an investor, contractor, or handy buyer looking for their next project. Property is being sold as-is. Owner financing, cash purchase, or conventional financing may be considered depending on terms. Buyer to verify all property details, condition, and intended use.

Getting Around

36
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
38
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
4/10
1/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1927

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily

Interior

Basement

  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Other
  • Fireplace features: masonry
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other,Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 888 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 450805460009000004

Features

  • Exterior features: Brick

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Garage - Detached

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $778$9,336
Home Insurance *$216$2,592
Property Taxes $293$3,516
Electricity $184$2,212
Total$1,471$17,652
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,434/yr
40% on housing$44,130/yr
45% on housing$39,226/yr

Indiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 810Commercial: 30
Total Premiums$1.77M
Total Exposure$1.82M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.1%
6.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.1%
3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$173This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 46404$63
Lake County$135

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 46404$76
Lake County$150

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-10Listed for sale$153,900
2024-06-12Sold$10,000
2019-01-17Sold$1,300

For Sale by Owner

AgentProperty Owner

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