$525,000

beds

baths

2,846

square ft

8000 Forest Avenue

Gary, Indiana 46403

Closed / MLS #826884 / Single Family / Gary

Listing information updated 4/10/2026 at 2:04pm

This one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect balance of space, comfort, and privacy. Set on almost 2 acres, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has so much to offer. The spacious master suite features a relaxing hot tub bathtub, while the main floor includes a welcoming family room with a cozy fireplace, a massive kitchen, recreation room and a formal dining room--perfect for gatherings. The walkout basement is an entertainer's dream with a movie room, cedar closet, and a workshop for hobbies or projects. An attached 3-car garage, plenty of room to roam, and a peaceful setting that makes this property feel like your own retreat. Schedule a showing today and see why this unique home is truly one of a kind!

Full Features

Basement:

Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

None

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

39 Years

Parking Type:

Garage Faces Side

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Faces Side

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,846

Lot Size:

1.885 Acres

Acreage:

1.885

Internal Features:

Soaking Tub

External Features:

Private Yard

Room Information

Living Room:

11.0 x 19.0

Kitchen:

17.0 x 16.0

Family Room:

18.0 x 15.0

Primary Bedroom:

20.0 x 15.0

2nd Bedroom:

12.0 x 13.0

3rd Bedroom:

14.0 x 11.0

Great Room:

17.0 x 20.0

Foyer:

14.0 x 12.0

Media Room:

15.0 x 20.0

Utility Room:

8.0 x 8.0

Other:

20.0 x 20.0

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,193

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

46403

City:

Gary

County:

Lake

Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Basement:

Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

None

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

39 Years

Parking Type:

Garage Faces Side

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Faces Side

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,846

Lot Size:

1.885 Acres

Acreage:

1.885

Internal Features:

Soaking Tub

External Features:

Private Yard

Living Room:

11.0 x 19.0

Kitchen:

17.0 x 16.0

Family Room:

18.0 x 15.0

Primary Bedroom:

20.0 x 15.0

2nd Bedroom:

12.0 x 13.0

3rd Bedroom:

14.0 x 11.0

Great Room:

17.0 x 20.0

Foyer:

14.0 x 12.0

Media Room:

15.0 x 20.0

Utility Room:

8.0 x 8.0

Other:

20.0 x 20.0

Tax Amount:

$7,193

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

46403

City:

Gary

County:

Lake

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: RE/MAX Realty Associates

Listing Office Phone: 219.922.8400

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