1157 S Hamilton St

1,608 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
1,608
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.

Description

2,500 buyer credit offered at closing! Spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath two-story home with 1,608 sq ft in the desirable Aetna/Miller neighborhood. Just a 5-minute walk to the South Shore Line for an easy commute to downtown Chicago and only 10 minutes from Miller Beach and Indiana Dunes National Park. Features four true bedrooms, a functional layout, generous room sizes, and a 1-car garage. The previously abandoned home next door was torn down early last year, adding to the appeal of the property. Located...2,500 buyer credit offered at closing! Spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath two-story home with 1,608 sq ft in the desirable Aetna/Miller neighborhood. Just a 5-minute walk to the South Shore Line for an easy commute to downtown Chicago and only 10 minutes from Miller Beach and Indiana Dunes National Park. Features four true bedrooms, a functional layout, generous room sizes, and a 1-car garage. The previously abandoned home next door was torn down early last year, adding to the appeal of the property. Located steps from Downtown Lake Street with restaurants, brewery, shops, and more. Close to I-65, the Toll Road, Charter School of the Dunes, and major commuter routes. Priced to sell--schedule your showing today!
  1. Listed by Andrew Deering • Listing Leaders
    P: (219)-916-6474 C: (219)-916-6474 realtorandrew23@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Justin Hanuscin • The Legacy Group
    P: (219)-688-3941 C: (219)-688-3941 justinlistingleaders@gmail.com

Property Details for 1157 South Hamilton Street

Subdivision
Lake Estates
Garage # of Cars
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/08/2026 09:34 AM

Property Details for 1157 South Hamilton Street

StatusActive
MLS #833103
Days on Market23
Taxes$960 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,052 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 1157 South Hamilton Street

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,052 SF

Payment Calculator

$714 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$634

Property Taxes

$80

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1157 South Hamilton Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East of south lake street and North of E 10th street
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46403
  • Zip Plus 4: 3867
  • Latitude: 41.59
  • Longitude: -87.27
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $960.00
  • APN/Key #: 450907205015000004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: LAKE ESTATES SUB. L.5 BL.6
School Information
  • Grade School: Marquette Montessori Academy
  • School District: Gary
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 5,052.96
  • Square Footage: 1608.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .12
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Description: Paved, Near Public Transit
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Other
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total # of Rooms: 7
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.13
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20.9 x 11.8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Room Description: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Room Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room

Property History for 1157 South Hamilton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #833103

$130,000
Sep 14, 2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

$100,000
Sep 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533499265

$100,000
Aug 10, 2023

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

Aug 10, 2023

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

Aug 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

$99,000
May 29, 2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$9,900
May 29, 2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$9,900
Apr 27, 2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

Apr 27, 2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

Apr 27, 2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

Apr 27, 2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

Jan 30, 2012

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$9,900
Jan 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$14,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #833103

$130,000
09/14/2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

$100,000
09/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533499265

$100,000
08/10/2023

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

08/10/2023

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

08/03/2023

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #534507

$99,000
05/29/2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$9,900
05/29/2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$9,900
04/27/2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

04/27/2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

04/27/2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

04/27/2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

01/30/2012

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$9,900
01/30/2012

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #300824

$14,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1157 South Hamilton Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,000Additions$86,300Total$92,300
Tax Record2024$1,313 ($109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,053 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated2005CountyLAKEAPN45-09-07-205-015.000-004

Schools near 1157 South Hamilton Street

This home is within Gary Community School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
PublicK to 5

Gary Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Side Leadership Academy
Public9 to 12

Gary Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1157 South Hamilton Street is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46403. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by Listing Leaders, it's currently listed at $130,000. It has been on the market for a total of 23 days and was last sold on September 14, 2023. This listing's school district is Gary Community School Corp. Nearby schools include Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School and West Side Leadership Academy. 1157 South Hamilton Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,608 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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