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1531 Van Buren St, Gary, IN, 46407

--beds
--baths
--sqft
$39,000
--price/sqft
$538/moest. monthly cost
$21,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

THREE POSSIBLE UNITS TO RENT- Live in one and rent out the other or rent all three for MAXIMUM CASH FLOW! Get in on the ground floor of Gary's burgeoning renaissance. The city has recently undergone significant development and reinvestment. Gary is at the center of America's crossroads and offers close proximity to the shores of Lake Michigan and Chicago. Also nearby public transport options such as the Southshore train and new entertainment options such as Hard Rock Casino and the upcoming Lake County Convention and Visitors Center. This location will almost certainly see high appreciation for years to come.

Getting Around

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
3/10
Gary Middle SchoolGrades 6-85.4 mi
1/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fixer
  • Year built: 1922

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Triplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: None

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access

Features

  • None
  • Finished area above ground: 1,104

Heating

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 450809404003000004
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,049 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street

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 WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
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 $197$2,364
Home Insurance *$83$996
Property Taxes $74$888
Electricity $184$2,212
Total$538$6,456
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$18,445/yr
40% on housing$16,140/yr
45% on housing$14,346/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

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 46407$32
Lake County$135

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 46407$53
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
2026-07-30Listed for sale$39,000
2026-02-13Sold$11,600
2011-01-02Listing removed$15,900
2010-08-01Listed for sale$15,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentKatherine Stirling
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