8508 Pine Avenue, Gary, IN 46403

$799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,728 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active
Current Price: $799,000 List Date: 6/14/2026 Last Modified: 7/19/2026

Overview

Description

Located just steps from the beach, a quick commute to Chicago and a 5 minute drive to the Indiana Dunes National Park, this luxurious home features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3 car garage and a walkout lower level. The open-concept main level boasts ceramic and hardwood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings and large windows filling the space with natural light and affording a beautiful wooded southern view. A double-sided gas fireplace separates the dining room from the living room. Directly off the living room a 17' x 15' deck creates an ideal space for entertaining. The designer kitchen includes all appliances, beautiful hardwood cabinets and new quartz countertops. Two generously sized bedrooms and a laundry room share this level. Upstairs the massive en-suite features raised ceilings, a unique mosaic tile sunroom with lake view and 18' walk-in closet. The large spa-like bathroom is equipped with a two person jetted tub, a stand-alone walk-in shower, a double-sink vanity and skylight. ...

Listing Details MLS# 835210

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Bathrooms Total
3
Rooms Total
8
Above Grade Finished Area
2108
Below Grade Finished Area
620
Below Grade Unfinished Area
85
Living Area
2728
Living Area Source
Owner
Year Built
1992
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres
0.22
Lot Size Square Feet
9583
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Fireplace Features: Gas; Gas Log; Living Room Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool Tub Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Landscaped Possession: Negotiable Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Lake; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
895000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name
Cooley Tracy M
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
8508
Street Name
Pine
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46403
Subdivision Name
YOUNG'S HIGHLAND'S

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Located just steps from the beach, a quick commute to Chicago and a 5 minute drive to the Indiana Dunes National Park, this luxurious home features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3 car garage and a walkout lower level. The open-concept main level boasts ceramic and hardwood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings and large windows filling the space with natural light and affording a beautiful wooded southern view. A double-sided gas fireplace separates the dining room from the living room. Directly off the living room a 17' x 15' deck creates an ideal space for entertaining. The designer kitchen includes all appliances, beautiful hardwood cabinets and new quartz countertops. Two generously sized bedrooms and a laundry room share this level. Upstairs the massive en-suite features raised ceilings, a unique mosaic tile sunroom with lake view and 18' walk-in closet. The large spa-like bathroom is equipped with a two person jetted tub, a stand-alone walk-in shower, a double-sink vanity and skylight. The lower level features a 20' x 20' multi-purpose suite with kitchen cabinets and a sink, a 3/4 bathroom with a shower and a separate garden-level entry, creating a private guest enclave and living space. The large 3-car garage features numerous built-in shelves, cabinets and peg boards for plenty of storage. In addition to the main level deck, the property offers a recently built beautiful stone patio and landscaped, perennial flower gardens. Deck and patio furniture will convey with the house. 3 Ring Doorbells are included: 1 in the front and 2 in the back. This home is conveniently located near Lake Michigan beaches and the year round activities of the Indiana Dunes National Park. Its proximity to Chicago offers a commuter train to Millennium Park and the Chicago Loop. Whether you are looking for a weekend retreat or year-round living this home is an ideal choice. And for your peace of mind, a 12-month home warranty is being offered!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-06-19T23:46:03Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2026-06-19T23:46:03Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-14
Back on Market Date
2026-06-14

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Lower 3/4
Yes
Main Full
Yes
Upper Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Gas
Yes
Gas Log
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
616
Main Level Finished SqFt
1492
Lower Level Finished SqFt
620
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
12-hour notice required.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Main
Bonus Room Level
Lower
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

Tax Annual Amount
6002
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
478900
Tax Legal Description
YOUNG'S HIGHLAND'S LOT 20 AND LOT 21 EX W20FT BOTH IN BLOCK 1
Parcel Number
450533127021000004
Township
Calumet
Directions
Oak Ave to Sullivan St, north to Lake Shore Drive, west to property.

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Open Floorplan
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Whirlpool Tub
Yes

Levels

2-Sty
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Lake
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 15.00 23.00 Beautiful hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings
Kitchen Main 11.00 13.00 New quartz countertops
Dining Room Main 14.00 15.00 Double-sided fireplace, shared with living room
Primary Bedroom Upper 14.00 18.00 Lake views, En suite bathroom with attached Sunroom
Sunroom Upper 12.00 15.00 Lake views
Bedroom 2 Main 12.00 15.00
Bedroom 3 Main 11.00 13.00 Currently being used as office
Bonus Room Lower 13.00 23.00 3/4 bath and private access
Listing Office: McColly Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 19 - 2026
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