Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/21/2026
Listed
$189,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Great opportunity in Gary's 46403 area, just a few blocks from the beach and only a short walk away. This property offers the potential to become a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home and is ideal for a handy homeowner looking to build equity or an investor searching for their next value-add property. Property is being sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5925 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $189,900
- Taxes: $1,750 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 842651
- Updated: 7/21/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: None
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Location
- County: Lake
- Township: Calumet
- Subdivision: Johnson-Kennedy Estates
- Driving Directions: From Melton Rd, turn north on Old Hobart Rd, then turn on north on S Grand BLVD, then turn west onto Hemlock Ave, then turn north on N Henry St, then turn West on Forest Ave. Property will be further down.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: None
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1,041
- Year Built: 1942
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583.2
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,750
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: JOHNSON-KENNEDY ESTATES 2ND SUB. ALL L.15 & 16 B.A &N1/2 VAC. ALLEY ADJ. ON S. & VAC. S.20FT. FOREST AVE. & W1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ. L.16
- Property ID: 450531405002000004
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Schools
Schools serving 5925 Forest Ave
School District:Gary Community School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Banneker Elementary at Marquette 6401 Hemlock Avenue, Gary, IN 46403 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Mary M Bethune Early Child Development Center 2367 East 21st Avenue, Gary, IN 46407 | PK- | 3.2 mi |
Gary Middle School 301 Parke Street, Gary, IN 46403 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
West Side Leadership Academy 9th & Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406 | 9-12 | 7.4 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5925 Forest Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5925 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,737
—
$66,800
1%
2024
$1,737
-73%
$66,200
-9%
2023
$6,383
608%
$72,400
106%
2022
$902
-70%
$35,100
1%
2020
$3,057
304%
$34,700
—
2019
$757
-47%
$34,700
-46%
2018
$1,439
—
$64,700
—
2017
$1,441
—
$65,000
3%
2017
$1,441
2%
$63,300
-1%
2016
$1,415
4%
$64,100
-24%
2015
$1,357
-72%
$83,800
2%
2013
$4,852
-6%
$82,200
-3%
2012
$5,150
—
$84,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5925 Forest Avenue, Gary, IN 46403 (MLS# 842651) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5925 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $189,900 and was received on July 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 5925 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gary? You can browse all Gary real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.