8508 Pine Avenue, Gary, IN 46403 (MLS# 835210)

8508 Pine Avenue, Gary, IN 46403

$849,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,508 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active

Current Price: $849,900 List Date: 3/10/2026 Last Modified: 4/24/2026

Overview

Description

Located just steps from the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan, this beautifully maintained 2-story home features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3-car heated garage, and a functional walk-out lower level. The main level living room boasts ceramic and hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a double-sided fireplace shared with the dining room. Both rooms are filled with natural light. The designer kitchen includes new quartz countertops and includes all appliances. 2 generously sized bedrooms share this level; 1 currently configured as an office. The massive ensuite includes a unique sunroom with a ceramic mosaic tiled floor allowing you to wake up to lake views, a huge walk-in closet, and a large bathroom equipped with a whirlpool tub, standalone shower, double vanity, and skylights. The lower level features a 20' x 20' multi-purpose beach suite with kitchen cabinets and a sink, a 3/4 bath and a separate garden-level entry, providing an ideal private guest enclave or "after-beach" transition ... (Read more) Located just steps from the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan, this beautifully maintained 2-story home features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3-car heated garage, and a functional walk-out lower level. The main level living room boasts ceramic and hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a double-sided fireplace shared with the dining room. Both rooms are filled with natural light. The designer kitchen includes new quartz countertops and includes all appliances. 2 generously sized bedrooms share this level; 1 currently configured as an office. The massive ensuite includes a unique sunroom with a ceramic mosaic tiled floor allowing you to wake up to lake views, a huge walk-in closet, and a large bathroom equipped with a whirlpool tub, standalone shower, double vanity, and skylights. The lower level features a 20' x 20' multi-purpose beach suite with kitchen cabinets and a sink, a 3/4 bath and a separate garden-level entry, providing an ideal private guest enclave or "after-beach" transition space. The massive 3-car garage features numerous built-in shelves, cabinets and peg board storage spaces along with indoor space to park your new golf cart. For convenience, there is an on demand tankless water heater. Outside, the property offers a recently built stone patio, main deck off the living area, and professional landscaping. Deck and Patio furniture will remain. Enjoy views of Lake Michigan to the north and a wooded southern view; a birdwatcher's paradise. 3 Ring doorbells are included: 1 in the front, and 2 in the back. Property taxes paid by owner in 2025 were 5702. This home is conveniently located near both Indiana Dunes National Park and Marquette Park. It also has close proximity to Chicago and the newly expanded South Shore rail line with direct access to Millennium Park and the Chicago Loop. Whether you are looking for a weekend beach retreat or year-round living, this home is an ideal choice. For your peace of mind, a 12-month home warranty is being offered!

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: 400
Living Area: 2508
Living Area Source: Assessor
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 Basement: Crawl Space 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 white sand beaches of Lake Michigan, this beautifully maintained 2-story home features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3-car heated garage, and a functional walk-out lower level. The main level living room boasts ceramic and hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a double-sided fireplace shared with the dining room. Both rooms are filled with natural light. The designer kitchen includes new quartz countertops and includes all appliances. 2 generously sized bedrooms share this level; 1 currently configured as an office. The massive ensuite includes a unique sunroom with a ceramic mosaic tiled floor allowing you to wake up to lake views, a huge walk-in closet, and a large bathroom equipped with a whirlpool tub, standalone shower, double vanity, and skylights. The lower level features a 20' x 20' multi-purpose beach suite with kitchen cabinets and a sink, a 3/4 bath and a separate garden-level entry, providing an ideal private guest enclave or "after-beach" transition space. The massive 3-car garage features numerous built-in shelves, cabinets and peg board storage spaces along with indoor space to park your new golf cart. For convenience, there is an on demand tankless water heater. Outside, the property offers a recently built stone patio, main deck off the living area, and professional landscaping. Deck and Patio furniture will remain. Enjoy views of Lake Michigan to the north and a wooded southern view; a birdwatcher's paradise. 3 Ring doorbells are included: 1 in the front, and 2 in the back. Property taxes paid by owner in 2025 were 5702. This home is conveniently located near both Indiana Dunes National Park and Marquette Park. It also has close proximity to Chicago and the newly expanded South Shore rail line with direct access to Millennium Park and the Chicago Loop. Whether you are looking for a weekend beach retreat or year-round living, this home is an ideal choice. For your peace of mind, a 12-month home warranty is being offered!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-22T10:39:49Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-22T10:39:49Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-10

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: 400
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

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

Basement

Crawl Space: 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: April - 24 - 2026

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