6801 Forest Ave

2,188 Sq. Ft.
$121 / Sq. Ft.
2,188
Sq. Ft.
$121
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this meticulously maintained and updated brick and limestone ranch. As you enter, you are greeted by beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. This home features an open-concept floor plan with three bedrooms, one and a half baths, and stainless steel appliances. Extensive updates include: - Remodeled main bath with a rain shower - High-end front door and tilt-out vinyl windows - Oak kitchen cabinets and a convection oven - Recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and fixtures...Welcome home to this meticulously maintained and updated brick and limestone ranch. As you enter, you are greeted by beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. This home features an open-concept floor plan with three bedrooms, one and a half baths, and stainless steel appliances. Extensive updates include: - Remodeled main bath with a rain shower - High-end front door and tilt-out vinyl windows - Oak kitchen cabinets and a convection oven - Recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and fixtures throughout - New furnace, central air, hot water heater, and electrical system (all within the last two years) - Dimmers in all rooms, a new electrical service line, and a relined, tuckpointed chimney - maintenance free exterior The walk-out basement features high ceilings and a half bath, offering great potential to be easily finished. The property is conveniently located near hiking and bike trails, shops, and restaurants, and is within walking distance of Marquette park and the Lake Michigan shoreline. If an air B and B is what you are looking for all the furniture is negotiable.
  1. Listed by Melody Neagu • McColly Real Estate
    P: (219)-588-0744 C: (219)-588-0744 melody.neagu@mccolly.com

Property Details for 6801 Forest Avenue

Subdivision
Grand Blvd Sub
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 10:11 AM

Property Details for 6801 Forest Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #835539
Days on Market42
Taxes$3,376 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,184 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 6801 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,184 SF

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Property Information for 6801 Forest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: County Line Rd N. to Oak Ave W. to Montgomery St. West to Forest Ave. Home is on south side of street. From Lake St east on Miller Ave to Grand Blvd north to Forest Ave.
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46403
  • Latitude: 41.61
  • Longitude: -87.26
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,376.00
  • APN/Key #: 450532305006000004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: GRAND BOULEVARD SUB. L.1 BL.C
Parking
  • Garage Description: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 5,184.00
  • Square Footage: 2188.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .12
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Front Yard, Few Trees
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Basement Type: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1094.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total # of Rooms: 7
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 18.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 34.0 x 32.0
  • Room Type: Basement

Property History for 6801 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #835539

$265,000
Mar 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #835539

$274,900
Dec 2, 2025

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828690

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #835539

$265,000
03/16/2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #835539

$274,900
12/02/2025

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828690

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Public Records for 6801 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$26,100Additions$113,500Total$139,600
Tax Record2024$2,841 ($237 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,094 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,094 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,184 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1970CountyLAKEAPN45-05-32-305-006.000-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6801 Forest 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
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

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6801 Forest Avenue is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46403. This property was listed for sale on March 16, 2026 by McColly Real Estate, it's currently listed at $265,000. It has been on the market for a total of 42 days and was last sold on September 9, 2015. 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. 6801 Forest Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,188 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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