1417 Delaware St · Gary, IN 46407

$1

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 906 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 14 Days on market

Built 1928 3,877 sqft lot $0/sqft · 100% below area

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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Appreciation +5.5/10.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.5/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Come view this updated ALL BRICK RANCH home! The home welcomes you with a covered porch beautiful hardwood floors and a featured arch in the main area. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen complete the main floor. There is a full basement and large attic space that can be finished as well. Schedule your showing today!

Key facts

• 3,877 sq ft lot
• Built 1928
• Listed 14 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Owner-occupied at time of listing
• Financial info: Property is listed for auction (reserve) on 2026-05-15 at 7:00 AM

Exterior

• Parking: On-street parking
• Utilities: Electricity connected; Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas connected
• Home design: One-story home; Built in 1928; 906 above-grade finished living area
• Construction: Brick and vinyl siding; Unfinished basement
• Exterior features: Front porch; Neighborhood view; No other exterior features listed

Interior

• Kitchen: No appliances listed
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3
• Flooring: Other flooring
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No cooling
• Interior features: Other interior features
• Laundry & utility: No laundry appliances listed

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $1.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $873 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $1).
• Cap rate 1047765.5% vs local median 9.1% in Gary — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 73/100 on livability (#105 in IN) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Gary Community School Corporation (urban): math 3% / reading 11% proficiency, ranked #299 of 301 in IN (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 80% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 121 active listings in the ZIP; 23 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,642 units permitted in Lake County in 2024 (14 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,105/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($29k/yr) (locally 392% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Lake County population projected to shrink 7% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (1.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $0 cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 14 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 3 sale attempts since 13y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1928 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $1

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1928 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
5. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 110524.00% ✓
• Cap rate: 1047765.52%
• Cash-on-cash: 3741997.24%
• DSCR: 166498.82
• GRM: 0.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $39,749
• List price: $1
• Delta: -100.00%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
825 E 14th Ave	0.27mi	3/1.0 (+1)	900 (-1%)	19mo	$43,000	$48	66
1953 Carolina St	0.44mi	3/1.0 (+1)	936 (+3%)	13mo	$125,000	$134	58
1027 Central Ave	0.40mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,008 (+11%)	1mo	$69,000	$68	57
1177 Harrison St	0.74mi	2/1.0	946 (+4%)	2mo	$8,500	$9	56
1980 Massachusetts St	0.47mi	3/1.0 (+1)	802 (-12%)	0mo	$20,000	$25	54
2025 Pennsylvania St	0.49mi	2/1.0	810 (-11%)	15mo	$18,500	$23	47
764 Rhode Island St	0.65mi	2/1.0	804 (-11%)	12mo	$45,000	$56	41
2180 Nichols Pl	0.71mi	2/1.0	771 (-15%)	4mo	$15,000	$19	39

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

0.98% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 198668.78×
• Total profit: $55,627
• Equity at exit: $0

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 428979.77×
• Total profit: $120,114
• Equity at exit: $0

Cash invested: $0 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Indiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+11
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day pay-or-quit; landlord-favorable; preempted.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 46407

• Home prices YoY: 0.4%
• Active inventory: 121

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,105 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$0
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$0 /mo · $0/yr
• Insurance: −$0
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$232
• Net cashflow: $873

Break-even live

Break-even rent —

Max offer price $1

Occupancy floor 16%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $0
• Closing costs: $0
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 23 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1329 Delaware St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	1100	$1,100	$1.00	44d	1	0.02mi
1316 Delaware St Unit 2 Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	700	$950	$1.36	21d	1	0.04mi
2022 Massachusetts St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	965	$1,000	$1.04	1d	1	0.54mi
2061 Maryland St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	975	$950	$0.97	44d	1	0.56mi
844 Tennessee St Gary, IN	3.0	1.5	1000	$1,500	$1.50	44d	1	0.68mi
2300 Maryland St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	900	$1,000	$1.11	19d	1	0.85mi
2315 Industrial Blvd Unit B Gary, IN	3.0	1.0	989	$1,150	$1.16	1d	1	0.87mi
2315 Industrial Blvd Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	989	$950	$0.96	4d	1	0.87mi
2315 Industrial Blvd Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	989	$950	$0.96	1d	1	0.87mi
1843 Illinois St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	725	$1,200	$1.66	17d	1	0.87mi
840 W 19th Ave Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	1035	$1,150	$1.11	19d	1	0.88mi
2336 Delaware St Gary, IN	3.0	1.0	816	$1,100	$1.35	1d	1	0.89mi
762 Harrison St Unit SRO Gary, IN	1.0	1.0	1075	$700	$0.65	1d	1	0.98mi
2355 Rhode Island St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	701	$1,095	$1.56	44d	1	0.99mi
1521 Pierce St Unit 1 Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	800	$850	$1.06	1d	1	1.01mi
501 Madison St Gary, IN	1.0–4.0	1.0	883	$1,144	$1.29	1d	11	1.02mi
2425 Prospect St Gary, IN	3.0	1.0	1051	$1,400	$1.33	1d	1	1.02mi
2453 Prospect St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	704	$1,095	$1.56	1d	1	1.06mi
2025 Central Dr Gary, IN	3.0	1.0	875	$1,550	$1.77	44d	1	1.13mi
2378 Jackson St Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	672	$1,050	$1.56	1d	1	1.13mi
2361 Pierce St Unit 2 Gary, IN	3.0	1.0	860	$900	$1.05	1d	1	1.35mi
2572-76 Van Buren Pl Gary, IN	2.0	1.0	700	$1,025	$1.46	1d	1	1.35mi
411 Pierce St Gary, IN	3.0	1.0	874	$1,395	$1.60	22d	1	1.43mi

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-05-05
   listed $1 Active 404-char remark
2. 2022-01-18
   soldstatus $82,000 Closed 331-char remark

   Show marketing remark (331 chars)

   Come view this updated ALL BRICK RANCH home! The home welcomes you with a covered porch beautiful hardwood floors and a featured arch in the main area. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen complete the main floor. There is a full basement and large attic space that can be finished as well. Schedule your showing today!

3. 2021-12-07
   price $85,000 331-char remark

   Show marketing remark (331 chars)

   Come view this updated ALL BRICK RANCH home! The home welcomes you with a covered porch beautiful hardwood floors and a featured arch in the main area. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen complete the main floor. There is a full basement and large attic space that can be finished as well. Schedule your showing today!

4. 2021-12-04
   historical Active Under Contract 331-char remark

   Show marketing remark (331 chars)

   Come view this updated ALL BRICK RANCH home! The home welcomes you with a covered porch beautiful hardwood floors and a featured arch in the main area. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen complete the main floor. There is a full basement and large attic space that can be finished as well. Schedule your showing today!

5. 2021-11-23
   status Pending 331-char remark

   Show marketing remark (331 chars)

   Come view this updated ALL BRICK RANCH home! The home welcomes you with a covered porch beautiful hardwood floors and a featured arch in the main area. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen complete the main floor. There is a full basement and large attic space that can be finished as well. Schedule your showing today!

6. 2021-11-09
   listed $79,900 Active 331-char remark

   Show marketing remark (331 chars)

   Come view this updated ALL BRICK RANCH home! The home welcomes you with a covered porch beautiful hardwood floors and a featured arch in the main area. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen complete the main floor. There is a full basement and large attic space that can be finished as well. Schedule your showing today!

7. 2013-11-27
   soldstatus $16,000

   Show marketing remark (208 chars)

   Great buy for the price, this three bedroom brick is on a well maintained street, quiet neighborhood. This home includes a full basement and a large fenced-in yard. Take a look at this home and fall in love!!

8. 2013-09-20
   listed $20,000

   Show marketing remark (208 chars)

   Great buy for the price, this three bedroom brick is on a well maintained street, quiet neighborhood. This home includes a full basement and a large fenced-in yard. Take a look at this home and fall in love!!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,263
• − Mortgage interest: −$0
• − Property taxes: −$0
• − Insurance: −$0
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,061
• − Management: −$1,061
• − Depreciation: −$0
• Taxable income: $11,141
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,674
• After-tax cash flow: $7,804/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Gary Community School Corporation
• NCES district ID: 1803870
• Math proficiency: 3% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 11% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $27,739
• Composite: 4.98/100
• National rank: #10039
• State rank: #299 of 301 in IN

Livability — Gary

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #105
• US rank: #5592

Category grades

Amenities C+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety B- User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Gary, IN
• County: Lake County · 422,878 people
• City population: 63,701
• Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
• Population (ZIP): 8,577
• Household income: $28,526
• Rent vs Own: 58.8% rent · 41.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 392.0

Population outlook (Lake County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 484,026 people
• By 2030: 478,091 · -1.2%
• By 2040: 462,974 · -4.3%
• By 2050: 449,894 · -7.1%
• By 2075: 436,169 · -9.9%
• By 2100: 426,607 · -11.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (91%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 91% Hispanic / Latino 3% White 2% Two or more races 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 1% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lake

• 2024 margin: Lean D (+5.6) · D 52.1% · R 46.5% · Other 1.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -28.6pp toward R · 2008: 34.3pp · 2024: 5.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+5.6 2020: D+15.1 2016: D+20.6 2012: D+31.0 2008: D+34.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 0.98%
• Current HPI: 253.2856
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.90%
• F500 in state: 18

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$37B
▸Healthcare	1	$177B
▸Pharmaceuticals	1	$45B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$18B
▸Agriculture	1	$17B
▸Packaging	1	$12B

Price history

+310.0% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-19 Pending — NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-05-05 Listed $1 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-01-18 Sold (MLS) $82,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-12-07 Price Changed $85,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-12-04 Contingent — NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-11-23 Pending — NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-11-09 Listed $79,900 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-11-27 Sold (MLS) $16,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-09-20 Listed $20,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

-11.7%/yr

Latest (2024): $953 · -52.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.