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5007 W Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408

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For Sale

$245,000

3 beds • 2 baths • 2,024 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 1,313 /mo. †

6.65% APR for 30 yrs.
$657 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $121.05
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Welcome to this newly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home with a full finished basement that offers tons of storage and potential. Step inside to a large, inviting living room, perfect for relaxing or gathering with family and friends. The dining room provides plenty of space for meals and entertaining, just off the dining room you will find the kitchen with storage and pantry, closet and plenty of cabinets.Down the hall, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom with new bubble jet tub. Care was taken to preserve the stunning original trim, doors and registers. The basement boasts a huge master bedroom, a 3/4 bath and huge laundry room & additional extra storage. The basement is dry and equipped with a sump pump. This home has an instant hot water heater.Outside, the yard is landscaped and well maintained, providing a lovely private outdoor space. For those who need extra storage or a workshop, the 30 x 32 heated detached garage offers all the room you could want. This garage is an amazing space for a home business or huge workshop with a complete wall of cabinets and drawers for all your storage needs. Garage has duct work run for a/c & is 220 amp service. Updates include new windows, doors, roof, gutters, cabinets, counter tops, flooring, kitchen appliances, new furnace & a/c and fresh paint throughout. Located 5 minutes from the highways. This home is move-in ready and waiting for its next owners to make it their own!
MLS# 812864

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Microwave, Range, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Heating System
    Stove
  • Lot Size
    0.28 Acres
  • Rooms
    Basement, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,258
  • Property Taxes
    $54
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Schools

Longfellow New Tech Elementary School

Grades KG-4 Public School

Gary, IN 46408 1 miles
45th/calhoun sts

473 total students
22:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D-

School Details

Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School

Grades 5-8 Public School

Gary, IN 46408 0.9 miles
3601 w 41st ave

510 total students
20:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D+

School Details

Calumet New Tech High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Gary, IN 46408 0.5 miles
3900 calhoun st

661 total students
19:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Excel Center - Gary 0.2 miles Public 11-12
Repairer Of The Breach Ministries (d211) 1.1 miles Private PK-9
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School 1.6 miles Public KG-2
Steel City Academy 1.6 miles Public KG-12 D+
Calumet Christian School 1.8 miles Private KG-12
St Mary School 1.9 miles Private PK-8
Griffith Middle School 2.2 miles Public 6-8
Bible Baptist School 2.2 miles Private KG-12
Griffth Jr./sr. High School 2.2 miles Public 6-12 B-
Southridge Elementary School 2.3 miles Public KG-5 B-
Mccullough Academy 2.3 miles Public KG-5 D+
Beiriger Elementary School 2.5 miles Public 3-5 B
Aspire Charter Academy 2.8 miles Public KG-8 C+
Ascension Lutheran Christian School 2.8 miles Private KG-6
Hess Elementary School 2.9 miles Public PK-5 C-
Edgar L Miller Elementary School 2.9 miles Public KG-4 C+
Highland Christian School 2.9 miles Private PK-8

Excel Center - Gary

Distance: 0.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 11-12

Repairer Of The Breach Ministries (d211)

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-9

Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-2

Steel City Academy

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-12

D+

Calumet Christian School

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-12

St Mary School

Distance: 1.9 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Griffith Middle School

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

Bible Baptist School

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-12

Griffth Jr./sr. High School

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-12

B-

Southridge Elementary School

Distance: 2.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B-

Mccullough Academy

Distance: 2.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D+

Beiriger Elementary School

Distance: 2.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 3-5

B

Aspire Charter Academy

Distance: 2.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

C+

Ascension Lutheran Christian School

Distance: 2.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-6

Hess Elementary School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C-

Edgar L Miller Elementary School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C+

Highland Christian School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Gary, IN 46408

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Gary, IN 46408

This community’s employment is highest in the personal care and construction industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

85° July
Hottest Average Month
17° January
Coldest Average Month
6,017 Total Households in Area
0.5% Increase in population since the year 2010
26.6%
of households
have children
29 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Gary, IN 46408

Gary, IN 46408 has a population of 15,381 people in 6,017 households with a median age of 40.5 years old.

0.5%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
6,065
Total households as of 2010
1.4%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 40.5 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Black 55%
White 30%
Hispanic 13%
Other 5%
Native American <1%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Black at 55%, followed by White at 30%, Hispanic at 13%, and Other at 5%.

Economics
for Gary, IN 46408

1,576 /sq mi
Population Density
$42,645 /yr
Median Household Income
$177,297
Median Sales Price
29 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.63% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 87%
  • Walk or Bike 7%
  • Work from Home 3%
  • Public Transit 2%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 3,745 50%
Rented 2,272 31%
Vacant 1,422 19%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 62%
Blue Collar 38%

Family & Education Facts
for Gary, IN 46408

40.5 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.6
persons per
household

29%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 44%
Some College 21%
Some High School 12%
Associates Degree 10%
Bachelors Degree 8%
Graduate Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 44.33% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
26.6% of households have children

Weather
for Gary, IN 46408

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 85° F in July to a low of 17° F in January

85° July
Hottest Average Month
17° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
17°
32°
Feb
20°
36°
Mar
29°
46°
Apr
39°
60°
May
49°
71°
Jun
58°
81°
Jul
63°
85°
Aug
62°
83°
Sep
55°
77°
Oct
44°
65°
Nov
33°
49°
Dec
22°
36°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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