568 Johnson Street, Gary, IN 46402

$165,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,088 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,708 Status: Active
Current Price: $165,000 List Date: 3/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/12/2026

Overview

Description

Historic Brick Beauty in Horace Mann - Over 3,000 Square Feet of Opportunity for Under 180K! If you've been searching for space, character, and value, this classic two-story brick home deserves a closer look. Located in Gary's desirable Horace Mann neighborhood, 568 Johnson Street offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space, providing room to grow, personalize, and build equity. Solid brick construction, timeless architectural details, and generous room sizes create the perfect foundation for homeowners and investors alike. The primary bedroom features a private balcony, offering a unique retreat rarely found at this price point. The basement already includes a bathroom and presents outstanding potential for additional living space, a recreation area, home office, workout room, or guest accommodations. Outside, enjoy a private driveway and back deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near downtown Gary, major highways, commuter routes, and local amen ...

Listing Details MLS# 834874

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
8
Above Grade Finished Area
2088
Living Area
2088
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1921
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.154
Lot Size Square Feet
6708
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Disposal; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Other Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: None Exterior Features: Balcony; Rain Gutters; Other Fencing: Fenced Fireplace Features: Living Room Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Other Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; USDA Loan; Other Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Front Yard Other Structures: Garage(s) Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard; None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
195000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
568
Street Name
Johnson
Street Suffix
Street
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46402
Subdivision Name
Gary Land Companys 03

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Historic Brick Beauty in Horace Mann - Over 3,000 Square Feet of Opportunity for Under 180K! If you've been searching for space, character, and value, this classic two-story brick home deserves a closer look. Located in Gary's desirable Horace Mann neighborhood, 568 Johnson Street offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space, providing room to grow, personalize, and build equity. Solid brick construction, timeless architectural details, and generous room sizes create the perfect foundation for homeowners and investors alike. The primary bedroom features a private balcony, offering a unique retreat rarely found at this price point. The basement already includes a bathroom and presents outstanding potential for additional living space, a recreation area, home office, workout room, or guest accommodations. Outside, enjoy a private driveway and back deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near downtown Gary, major highways, commuter routes, and local amenities, this property combines location, size, and value in one compelling package. Bring your vision and make this Horace Mann gem your own. Opportunities to own a solid brick home of this size and character at this price point don't come along often. Schedule your showing today!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-22T14:45:32Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2026-05-22T14:45:32Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-03-04

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement Full
Yes
Main Full
Yes
Upper 1/2
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
1044
Main Level Finished SqFt
1044
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Book through Showing Time.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bonus Room Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Gary
Tax Annual Amount
864
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
76700
Tax Legal Description
RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S 3RD SUB. ALL L.15 BL.10
Parcel Number
450804301012000004
Township
Calumet
Directions
GRANT ST NORTH TO 5TH AVE EAST TO JOHNSON TO PROPERTY.
Census Tract
128

Appliances

Disposal
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Other
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes
Other
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Other
Yes

Levels

2-Sty
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
USDA Loan
Yes
Other
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Front Yard
Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s)
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard
Yes
None
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 21.00 12.00
Dining Room Main 10.00 14.00
Kitchen Main 15.00 9.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 13.00 19.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 13.00 8.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 12.00 8.00
Bonus Room Main 27.00 12.00
Bonus Room Main 9.00 14.00
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Last Updated: June - 12 - 2026
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