Unlock the Potential in This Gem. This 3-bedroom, 13/4-bath home is brimming with opportunity for the buyer ready to make it their own. At approximately 900 square feet, the footprint is compact and efficient -- straightforward to renovate and easy to manage long-term. The outdoor package has a covered front porch, a rear deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining, a fully fenced backyard, a storage shed and a two-car detached garage. The existing boiler system will need to be replaced, opening the door for a full modern forced-air HVAC system with ductwork and central air conditioning -- giving the next owner complete control over the finished product and long-term comfort. With its location, strong outdoor infrastructure, and a price point that reflects the work ahead, this property is a genuine value-add opportunity. Whether you're looking to flip, rent, or renovate to resell, the upside here is real. Bring your vision and your contractor -- this one won't last.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,229 sq ftLot Size
$59Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Betty Richmond• Umbrella Real Estate LLC
Tolleston, located between I-90 (Indiana Toll Road) and the Little Calumet River, is a historic and industrial Gary neighborhood with rail-lined corridors and a grid of early 20th-century streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Broadway and 37th Avenue, where corner storefronts, service shops, and long-view streetscapes set a working-day rhythm. Brick bungalows and modest frame houses sit beside light-industrial yards and active rights-of-way, giving blocks a utilitarian, lived-in texture. The Gary RailCats’ stadium at U.S. Steel Yard adds a seasonal pulse of lights and crowd noise. Marquette Park’s dunes-and-lagoon landscape frames the lakefront edge of daily routines. South Shore Line service at Gary Metro Center ties the area to regional trips without changing its grounded feel.
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Offer insights
2216 Rutledge St · $69,900
$71.38K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $71.38K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Partially finished basement with interior entry
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the lower level
Gas water heater
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water and natural gas heating
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered deck
Backyard chain-link fencing
Rain gutters
Shed
Neighborhood view
Insulated windows
Home design
One-and-a-half-story home
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Driveway
Alley access
Construction
Built in 1948
Brick and vinyl siding
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Electricity and solar
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