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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
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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!
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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