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$149,000 -$20,000 (-11.83%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Commercial
  • 3,535 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Great commercial opportunity on a high-visibility East Chicago corridor! This 3,500+ sq. ft. building at 801 E Chicago Avenue is currently used as a church and features a large open sanctuary, multiple meeting rooms, offices, storage areas, and a kitchen--offering excellent flexibility for a wide range of uses. With an adaptable layout and updated mechanicals, the property is well-suited for a restaurant, office space, retail, storage, community center, or other commercial concepts. Located along a busy stretch of E Chicago Avenue, the building provides strong exposure, convenient access, and steady local traffic. Surrounded by residential, commercial, and industrial activity, this site is positioned in an area experiencing ongoing demand and redevelopment. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or developer, this versatile commercial space offers the square footage, layout, and location needed to bring your plans to life.

Full Property Details for 801 E Chicago Ave

General

  • Price: $149,000
  • Taxes: $288 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: GNIAR
  • MLS ID: 831588
  • Updated: 2/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer
  • Appliances: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: None

Parking

  • Parking Features: Alley Access, On Street

Location

  • County: Lake
  • Township: North
  • Subdivision: Part/East Chicago
  • Driving Directions: Kennedy Avenue north to Chicago Avenue west to the property located on the corner of Chicago & Melville Avenue

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Structural Information

  • Square Feet: 3,535
  • Year Built: 1956

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.086
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,746
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $288
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: SUBDIV. SW. S.28 T.37 R.9 L.12 BL.9
  • Property ID: 450328332001000024

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Schools serving 801 E Chicago Ave

School District:City of East Chicago School District
NameGradesDistance
East Chicago Central High School
1100 West Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312
9-121.4 mi
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Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Price Reduced
$149,000
-11.83%
MLS
12/05/2025
Listed
$169,000
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Tax History for 801 E Chicago Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$288
-94%
$94,000
-2%
2023
$4,567
100%
$95,700
-3%
2022
100%
$98,700
8%
2020
100%
$91,000
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2019
-100%
$91,000
-12%
2019
$288
—
$103,500
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2018
$288
—
$103,400
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2017
$288
—
$103,800
4%
2016
$288
—
$99,800
—
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801 E Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312 (MLS# 831588) is a Commercial property. 801 E Chicago Avenue is currently listed for $149,000 and was received on December 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 801 E Chicago Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in East Chicago? You can browse all East Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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