“She sent my offer in and it was accepted without negotiation. Thats an A in my book.”
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Lake Station real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lake Station real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Lake Station is projected to be $196,500 for the month of February. January’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $181,000—up 27.46% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $265,000 in Lake County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $265,000 in February.
Lake Station had 11 new listings and 16 listings that went under contract in January, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 28—down 24.32% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in February.
Of those 28 active listings, 28.57% reduced their price in the month of January. The median listing price for homes in Lake Station grew 9.1% from December to January, bringing the current median listing price to $179,900. Based on projected data for February, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In January 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 73 days, compared to 134 days in January 2025. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this February.
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Learn more about what Lake Station has to offer.
Lake Station offers residents a friendly, close-knit community with affordable housing, plentiful parks and recreation, convenient access to jobs and transit, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and local services.
Lake Station offers a quieter, more close‑knit alternative to nearby Gary and the busier corridors of Merrillville, while still keeping Chicago commutes and lakefront outings within reach. With quick access to I‑80/94 and the South Shore Line stations in adjacent communities, residents balance small‑city familiarity with regional mobility.
Life here centers on community spaces and local events. Riverview Park and Lake Station Riverwalk provide green space along the Little Calumet River, while Lake Station Public Library offers year‑round programs for all ages. Families appreciate proximity to River Forest Jr/Sr High School and other schools in the River Forest Community School Corporation, which anchor neighborhood life and extracurricular activities.
Recreation is a strong draw. Residents enjoy fishing and picnicking at Four Seasons Park, or a short drive to lakeshore beaches in Portage and Michigan City. Local eateries along Central Avenue and modest commercial centers give daily convenience without heavy congestion, while larger retail and dining options in Hobart and Crown Point remain close.
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“Deborah was fantastic. She's very polite always was on time. Listen to our concerns was very honest and open. Great person to talk to was very concerned about what we need. She was way above and beyond anyone I have ever dealt with I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home she was phenomenal”
Brokerworks Real Estate Group
“Wendy is a wonderful agent and person. She did everything the way we wanted it and the house had an offer on day 2 or 3. Would highly recommend her if you are looking for a great agent!”
Key Realty
“Very friendly and approachable person. Very easy to work with. Was really invested in the process and treated us with respect. I don't feel like just another client when working with her.”
Brokerworks Group
“It was a great pleasure working with Kelly as she is very helpful, supportive, and caring. She promised to find me a great home and she did. She is so responsive when I contacted her. Kelly made me feel secure throughout my journey to find a house. I highly appreciate her professionalism.”
Realty Executives Premier
“Jorrdan was great! He went above and beyond for us! I would highly recommend him to anyone buying a home in Northwest Indiana.”
McColly Real Estate
“Dan Nolan was great. He was very honest and up front from the beginning. We were very pleased with his expertise in real estate. He got us more money than we expected in the sale and what other realtors expected to get. The house was sold within 3 weeks from listing and we were not expecting to show it for two more weeks. Glad we did—we entered into a sales contract in week 3. Very happy with results and would definitely use Dan Nolan again.”
Exit Realty Exit Strategy Realty
“Cari and Geri was great”
RE/MAX Executives
“I am a 55 year old business man that has purchased a number of primary and secondary residences. Of all of the realtors, Nicole was clearly the best. She was knowledgable and super responsive at all hours. In fact, I am not sure if she sleeps. Nicole helped me identify the exact right condo based on a number of requirements and then helped me to move quickly to lock it down. I would definitely work with Nicole again.”
Compass
“Mary Beth Myers was awesome!!!!”
McColly Real Estate
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