1240 Benton St

1,928 Sq. Ft.
$44 / Sq. Ft.
1,928
Sq. Ft.
$44
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Bring your vision and transform this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home into something special! With tons of potential, this property is perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone looking to customize their own space. This fixer-upper is a fantastic opportunity to build equity and create value.Bring your vision and transform this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home into something special! With tons of potential, this property is perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone looking to customize their own space. This fixer-upper is a fantastic opportunity to build equity and create value.
  1. Listed by Manuel Hernandez • Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc
    P: (219)-613-3567 C: (219)-613-3567 manny@teamhernandez.com
  2. Listed by Laura Hernandez • Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc
    P: (219)-308-5647 C: (219)-308-5647 laura@sym-realty.com

Property Details for 1240 Benton Street

Subdivision
Aetna Manor 02
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 10:34 AM

Property Details for 1240 Benton Street

StatusActive
MLS #824429
Days on Market97
Taxes$1,834 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,275 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 1240 Benton Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,275 SF

Payment Calculator

$567 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$414

Property Taxes

$153

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1240 Benton Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Clay St. To 13th Ave. W. To Benton St. N.
  • Cross Street Address: E 13th Ave
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46403
  • Latitude: 41.59
  • Longitude: -87.28
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,833.56
  • APN/Key #: 450812227057000004
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Legal Description: AETNA MANOR 2ND SUB. ALL L.43 BL.6
Parking
  • Garage Description: Driveway, On Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 7,275.00
  • Square Footage: 1928.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .17
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Front Yard
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Total # of Rooms: 6
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 26.0 x 19.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 1240 Benton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824429

$85,000
Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824429

$90,000
Sep 20, 2002

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

$18,000
Aug 26, 2002

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

Aug 26, 2002

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

Aug 7, 2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

$19,900
Jul 31, 2002

Expired

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #67044

Jul 10, 2002

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #67044

$29,900
Jul 1, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #64894

Jun 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #64894

$36,900
May 31, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

May 30, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

Mar 27, 2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

$37,900
Mar 27, 2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

$37,900
Feb 13, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

Feb 12, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

Nov 29, 2001

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

$36,900
Nov 29, 2001

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

$36,900
Dec 30, 1996

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

$34,450
Oct 27, 1996

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

Oct 27, 1996

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

Jul 9, 1996

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

$35,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824429

$85,000
07/17/2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824429

$90,000
09/20/2002

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

$18,000
08/26/2002

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

08/26/2002

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

08/07/2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #69164

$19,900
07/31/2002

Expired

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #67044

07/10/2002

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #67044

$29,900
07/01/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #64894

06/06/2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #64894

$36,900
05/31/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

05/30/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

03/27/2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

$37,900
03/27/2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #59288

$37,900
02/13/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

02/12/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

11/29/2001

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

$36,900
11/29/2001

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #52206

$36,900
12/30/1996

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

$34,450
10/27/1996

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

10/27/1996

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

07/09/1996

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #96007589

$35,900

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

Public Records for 1240 Benton Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,300Additions$60,800Total$73,100
Tax Record2024$1,850 ($154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,275 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1975CountyLAKEAPN45-08-12-227-057.000-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1240 Benton 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 - 6 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

Wm A Wirt/Emerson Vpa
Public6 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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1240 Benton Street is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46403. This property was listed for sale on July 17, 2025 by Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc, it's currently listed at $85,000. It has been on the market for a total of 97 days and was last sold on September 20, 2002. 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. 1240 Benton Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,928 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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