$390,000

8400 Forest Avenue, Gary, IN 46403

4 beds |
2 baths |
2,416 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1963
0.46acre lot
2 car garage
$161/sqft
Listed 26 days ago

Property Description

Spacious and Secluded in Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an attached two-car garage and a walk-out basement is situated on a jumbo lot that is tucked away in nature. The backyard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Charm, Character and Function best describe this wonderful home that shows with pride of ownership. Essential updates include a new high efficiency furnace, new ac, newer vinyl windows, newer vinyl flooring, an operating fireplace, 100-amp electric service and more. Beautiful hardwood floors and large windows in the living room and dining room that overlook the incredible backyard creating a tree-house effect. Plenty of storage. This home is in excellent condition and priced to sell. Some furnishings and artwork may be included. Miller Beach isn't quite the secret it once was, but this location is a hidden gem. Easy to show.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 7:21AM
Listing Office:: INcoast Homes LLC : (773) 983-1904
Listing Agent:: Sam Geraci :
MLS ID:: 832982

General: Ceiling Fan(s)Country KitchenStone CountersRecessed LightingPantryEat-in KitchenEntrance Foyer
Rooms: Bedroom 2Primary BedroomLiving RoomLaundryKitchenGreat RoomDining RoomBedroom 4Bedroom 3
Appliances: Built-In Gas RangeWasherRange HoodRefrigeratorGas Water HeaterGas RangeGas CooktopDishwasherDryer
Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupWasher HookupSinkLaundry RoomLower Level
Basement: FinishedWalk-Out AccessStorage SpaceFull
Heating: CentralNatural GasForced Air
Fireplace: GasLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: LightingPrivate Yard
Other Structures: Patio
Parking: AttachedPavedGarage Faces FrontDrivewayAsphaltOff StreetGarage Door Opener

Windows: Insulated Windows
General: One

Originating MLS: nira
County: Lake

Zoning: ROBERT BARTLETT'S MARQUETTE PARK ESTATES L.192450533156038000004
View: Trees/Woods

Utilities: Electricity ConnectedWater ConnectedNatural Gas Connected100 Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Source: nira

This listing courtesy of Sam Geraci , INcoast Homes LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Banneker at Marquette Elementary School

6401 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN, 46403

Grades KG-5

1.33 miles away

Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts

301 N Parke St, Gary, IN, 46403

Grades 6-8

0.61 miles away

Gary Career Center

1800 E 35th Ave, Gary, IN, 46409

Grades KG-12

5.74 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.