794 Porter St

768 Sq. Ft.
$74 / Sq. Ft.
768
Sq. Ft.
$74
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Investor/Handyman Special Near Gary Lighthouse College Prep Academy and Brunswick Park. Opportunity knocks with this 2-bedroom home featuring a full basement and a detached garage, this property offers excellent potential for rental income or a rewarding renovation project. Inside, you'll find a functional layout ready for your updates. The basement provides additional space for storage or future finish possibilities. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or tackle a fixer-upper, this home...Investor/Handyman Special Near Gary Lighthouse College Prep Academy and Brunswick Park. Opportunity knocks with this 2-bedroom home featuring a full basement and a detached garage, this property offers excellent potential for rental income or a rewarding renovation project. Inside, you'll find a functional layout ready for your updates. The basement provides additional space for storage or future finish possibilities. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or tackle a fixer-upper, this home will give you a great start. Bring your tools and creativity to build equity for yourself! Being sold as-is.
  1. Listed by Amy Wilkening • Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency
    P: (219)-671-6446 C: (219)-671-6446 amywilkening.homes@gmail.com

Property Details for 794 Porter Street

Subdivision
Van View & Funkeys 01
Garage # of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 04:43 PM

Property Details for 794 Porter Street

StatusClosed
MLS #831319
Days on Market18
Taxes$1,231 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,487 SF
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency

Sold By Avid Real Estate LLC

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Building Information for 794 Porter Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,487 SF

Payment Calculator

$380 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$278

Property Taxes

$103

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 794 Porter Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I94 take Burr Street exit north, turn right onto w 15th Ave, turn left onto Clark Rd, turn left onto W 8th Ave, then right onto Porter Street. House is on the left.
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46406
  • Latitude: 41.60
  • Longitude: -87.40
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,231.38
  • APN/Key #: 450701478032000004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: VAN LIEW & FUNKEY'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.25 BL.2 N. 6 FT. L.26 BL.2
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 4,487.00
  • Square Footage: 768.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .10
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Private, Front Yard
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total # of Rooms: 4
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 14.5 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 794 Porter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

$57,000
Dec 16, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

Dec 16, 2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

Nov 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

$59,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

$57,000
12/16/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

12/16/2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

11/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #831319

$59,900

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

Public Records for 794 Porter Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,900Additions$41,800Total$46,700
Tax Record2024$1,197 ($100 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt768 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,487 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyLAKEAPN45-07-01-478-032.000-004

Schools near 794 Porter Street

This home is within Gary Community School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frankie W McCullough Academy
PublicPK to 5

Bailly Preparatory Academy
Public6 to 8

West Side Leadership Academy
Public9 to 12

Gary Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

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