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Property Description
What if your evening walk ended at the beach? At 8231 Hickory Ave, it can. Just about a 15-minute walk from the shoreline, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath tri-level gives you something you can't renovate into a home -- LOCATION. Inside, cathedral ceilings bring character to the main living space, while the lower-level family room gives you room to spread out, relax, or create a space of your own. Step outside and you're surrounded by the natural beauty that makes this area so special. Add an attached garage, whole-house generator and newer roof, and you've got a home with both personality and practicality. Whether you're grabbing your morning coffee and heading toward the lake, hitting the nearby trails, or simply enjoying home, this is Northwest Indiana living with the beach practically in your neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8231 Hickory Ave
General
- Price: $325,000
- Taxes: $1,491 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 846383
- Updated: 10/17/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Parking Features: Attached, On Street, Driveway
Location
- County: Lake
- Township: Calumet
- Subdivision: Lakewood Hills Third Add
- Driving Directions: US-12 to N Lake St, north to E 5th Ave, east to N Grand Blvd, north to 3rd, east to Hickory Ave, then south to property.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1,770
- Year Built: 1963
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,405.2
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,491
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LAKEWOOD HILLS THIRD ADDITION ALL L.28
- Property ID: 450533307004000004
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Schools
Schools serving 8231 Hickory Ave
School District:Gary Community School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Banneker Elementary at Marquette 6401 Hemlock Avenue, Gary, IN 46403 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Mary M Bethune Early Child Development Center 2367 East 21st Avenue, Gary, IN 46407 | PK- | 4.3 mi |
Gary Middle School 301 Parke Street, Gary, IN 46403 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
West Side Leadership Academy 9th & Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406 | 9-12 | 8.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8231 Hickory Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2026
Listed
$325,000
33.2%
MLS
4/22/2024
Sold
$244,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8231 Hickory Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,522
—
$188,900
10%
2024
$1,522
-88%
$171,600
21%
2023
$12,555
776%
$142,400
16%
2022
$1,434
-44%
$122,800
8%
2020
$2,581
124%
$114,200
2%
2019
$1,151
—
$111,600
2%
2019
$1,151
2%
$109,100
5%
2018
$1,132
—
$104,000
—
2017
$1,136
—
$103,500
-4%
2017
$1,136
-3%
$107,600
3%
2016
$1,173
9%
$104,400
—
2015
$1,072
-34%
$104,100
-2%
2013
$1,623
1%
$106,500
1%
2012
$1,614
—
$105,100
—
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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8231 Hickory Avenue, Gary, IN 46403 (MLS# 846383) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 8231 Hickory Avenue is currently listed for $325,000 and was received on October 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 8231 Hickory 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.

