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2157 E 20th Ave, Gary, IN, 46407

3beds
1baths
1,240sqft
$49,700
$40price/sqft
$634/moest. monthly cost
$25,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Investor's dream opportunity! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch with a 2-car detached garage has been fully gutted down to the studs, offering a true blank canvas for your next project--whether you're planning a fix-and-flip, rental, or custom renovation. Electrical, plumbing, and utilities are all currently turned on, making it easier to begin your rehab right away. Some newer windows are already installed, giving you a valuable head start. Located on an up-and-coming block with multiple nearby investor remodels and just minutes from the Hard Rock Casino, this property offers strong potential for sweat equity and long-term value in a desirable single-level layout.

Getting Around

24
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
32
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1952

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • None
  • Finished area above ground: 1,240

Heating

  • Heating features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,240
  • Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft

Primary Bedroom

  • Area: 0
  • Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: Tbd
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Exterior features: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,356 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    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 $251$3,012
Home Insurance *$106$1,272
Property Taxes $93$1,116
Electricity $184$2,212
Total$634$7,608
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$21,737/yr
40% on housing$19,020/yr
45% on housing$16,906/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

$40This 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
2026-02-19Price change$52,500
2026-01-13Price change$42,500
2025-09-02Listed for sale$47,500
2024-10-30Sold$900
2007-04-10Sold$12,900
2006-10-24Sold$27,103

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrittany Wolak
BrokerageNew Chapter Real Estate

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