2257 W 16th Ave

1,988 Sq. Ft.
$75 / Sq. Ft.
1,988
Sq. Ft.
$75
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated Seller Don't miss this FULLY UPDATED home near the upcoming Tolleston Opportunity Campus! Enter into the open-concept dining and living space with TONS of recessed lighting! COMPLETELY REMODELED KITCHEN with NEW Cabinets, NEW Quartz Counters, NEW Tile Backsplash, and STAINLESS STEEL appliances including a French door refrigerator, oven, and a mounted microwave to save space! Modern, UPDATED BATH with new SMART MIRROR & vanity and a WALK-IN SHOWER with a beautiful TILE ENCLOSURE and built-in...Motivated Seller Don't miss this FULLY UPDATED home near the upcoming Tolleston Opportunity Campus! Enter into the open-concept dining and living space with TONS of recessed lighting! COMPLETELY REMODELED KITCHEN with NEW Cabinets, NEW Quartz Counters, NEW Tile Backsplash, and STAINLESS STEEL appliances including a French door refrigerator, oven, and a mounted microwave to save space! Modern, UPDATED BATH with new SMART MIRROR & vanity and a WALK-IN SHOWER with a beautiful TILE ENCLOSURE and built-in shelf. NEW Vinyl Flooring & Carpet, NEW Vinyl Windows & Pull Blinds, NEW Roof & Updated Vinyl Siding (2025), NEW Doors & Trim (2025), UPDATED Electrical & Plumbing (2025), NEW Light Fixtures (2025). The FULL BASEMENT features more recessed lighting in the HUGE REC SPACE, a den/office, a convenient and updated HALF BATH, and a formal laundry room with NEW MATCHING WASHER & DRYER! PLENTY of storage space down here as well. FENCED YARD and an ATTACHED GARAGE. Conveniently located near major expressways and new entertainment venues such as Hard Rock. Also a SHORT COMMUTE to Chicago for work or play! MOTIVATED SELLER will pay Closing Costs!
  1. Listed by Katherine Stirling • Listing Leaders
    P: (219)-232-9787 C: (219)-232-9787 katherinestirling@outlook.com

Property Details for 2257 West 16th Avenue

Zoning
residential
Subdivision
Ebert's
Garage # of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2026 11:17 AM

Property Details for 2257 West 16th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #828584
Days on Market147
Taxes$524 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 2257 West 16th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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Property Information for 2257 West 16th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Tolleston Park head NORTH toward W 15th Ave, turn RIGHT onto W 15th Ave, turn RIGHT onto W Taft St, turn LEFT onto W 17th Ave, and the destination will be on the LEFT hand side.
  • Cross Street Address: W Taft St
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46404
  • Latitude: 41.59
  • Longitude: -87.37
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $524.00
  • APN/Key #: 450808402006000004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: EBERT'S ADD. L.3 BL.2
Parking
  • Garage Description: Off Street, Garage Faces Rear, Alley Access, Additional Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 3,484.80
  • Square Footage: 1988.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .08
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Wooded, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Landscaped
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s)
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range
  • Basement Type: Bath/Stubbed, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Full, Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 0
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 944.0
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan
  • Total # of Rooms: 7
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: All Kitchen Appliances STAY!
  • Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Den
Room 7
  • Room Description: Washer and Dryer STAY!
  • Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 8.0
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 2257 West 16th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828584

$149,000
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828584

$165,000
Sep 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828584

$174,900
Apr 22, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

$30,000
Apr 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927166152

$30,000
Apr 8, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

Apr 8, 2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

$7,600
Nov 20, 2003

Expired

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #38302

Jul 15, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

Jul 14, 2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

Jan 14, 2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

$35,000
Jan 14, 2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

$35,000
May 29, 2001

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #38302

$29,200
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828584

$149,000
10/31/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828584

$165,000
09/30/2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828584

$174,900
04/22/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

$30,000
04/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927166152

$30,000
04/08/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

04/08/2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #817751

$7,600
11/20/2003

Expired

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #38302

07/15/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

07/14/2002

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

01/14/2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

$35,000
01/14/2002

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #54520

$35,000
05/29/2001

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #38302

$29,200

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

Public Records for 2257 West 16th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,500Additions$41,000Total$46,500
Tax Record2024$560 ($47 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,441 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyLAKEAPN45-08-08-402-006.000-004

Schools near 2257 West 16th Avenue

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
Beveridge Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bailly Preparatory Academy
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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2257 West 16th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46404. This property was listed for sale on September 30, 2025 by Listing Leaders, it's currently listed at $149,000. It has been on the market for a total of 147 days and was last sold on April 22, 2025. This listing's school district is Gary Community School Corp. Nearby schools include Beveridge Elementary School, Bailly Preparatory Academy and West Side Leadership Academy. 2257 West 16th Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,988 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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