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- Listed by Manuel Hernandez • Simplify Your Move! Realty IncP: (219)-613-3567 C: (219)-613-3567 manny@teamhernandez.com
- Listed by Laura Hernandez • Simplify Your Move! Realty IncP: (219)-308-5647 C: (219)-308-5647 laura@sym-realty.com
Property Details for 1240 Benton Street
Property Details for 1240 Benton Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 824429 |
| Days on Market | 194 |
| Taxes | $1,834 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 AC / 7,275 SF |
| County | Lake County |
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Building Information for 1240 Benton Street
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1Property Information for 1240 Benton Street
- 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
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,833.56
- APN/Key #: 450812227057000004
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Legal Description: AETNA MANOR 2ND SUB. ALL L.43 BL.6
- Garage Description: Driveway, On Street
- Lot Square Footage: 7,275.00
- Square Footage: 1928.0
- Square Footage Source: Assessor
- Acres: .17
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1950
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Front Yard
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Exterior Features: None
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Levels: One
- 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 Dimensions: 26.0 x 19.0
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 17.0 x 11.0
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.5
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.5
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Property History for 1240 Benton Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Schools near 1240 Benton Street
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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