518 Rutledge St, Gary, IN 46404
What's special
Welcome home to this beautifully updated brick Cape Cod, where classic character meets fresh, modern style! Step inside to a warm and inviting color palette featuring soft neutral tones, rich earthy accents and wood-look flooring that flows throughout the spacious living areas. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 , this home provides plenty of room and flexibility to make the space your own. The finished basement adds even more usable living space--perfect for entertaining, a recreation area, home office, workout space or additional living options. Major improvements include updated plumbing and electrical, while newer appliances add convenience to the kitchen. Outside, the timeless brick exterior delivers classic curb appeal, and the 2-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Conveniently located near major roadways, South Shore commuter rail access and downtown Gary, with shopping, dining and entertainment options nearby. Enjoy easy access to I-80/94, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Lake Michigan, Marquette Park and the Indiana Dunes. Spacious, updated and full of possibilities. Request a personal tour!
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Melissa Yanez,
Favela Real Estate, LLC 219-617-9710,
Cirilo Favela,
Favela Real Estate, LLC
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.71
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.67
Bedroom 3
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.84
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 9.67
Bedroom 4
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Basement
- Area: 106.7
- Dimensions: 10.67 x 10.0
Dining room
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Main
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 8.0
Great room
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Basement
- Area: 218.5
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.87
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 9.5
Living room
- Description: Buyer to verify
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.29
- Dimensions: 16.33 x 13.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Stone Counters
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,150
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, On Street, Garage Faces Side, Alley Access
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,096 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Paved, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 450805333015000004
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Gary Land Co
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,051
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+154%$121/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844797 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2023 | Sold | $90,518+5.8%$48/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #524010 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2023 | Contingent | $85,518$45/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #524010 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $85,518$45/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #524010 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $880 +6.1% | $93,200 +19.3% |
| 2024 | $829 +4.5% | $78,100 +6% |
| 2023 | $794 +7.8% | $73,700 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $736 +1.1% | $68,400 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $728 +20.8% | $63,400 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $603 -11.6% | $62,700 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $682 +3.5% | $59,500 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $659 -2.5% | $56,000 -1.2% |
| 2017 | $677 | $56,700 -4.2% |
| 2016 | $677 -5.3% | $59,200 -8.6% |
| 2014 | $714 +4.4% | $64,800 +2% |
| 2013 | $685 -5.7% | $63,500 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $726 +45.8% | $66,200 +49.4% |
| 2011 | $498 -14.6% | $44,300 +2.1% |
| 2010 | $583 | $43,400 -26.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,000 +2.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,600 +47.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $39,000 +35.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $28,700 +200.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,560 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$224,500
$213,000 - $236,000
$1,392/mo
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