Well-maintained home where all the BIG items are already done for you! From the brand new furnace (just 4 months old) and the 1-year old AC to the 3-year old roof, recent hot water heater, and NEW siding on both the house and garage. The heavy lifting is complete. Inside, you'll find approximately 1,400 sqft of total living space across two levels, including a finished basement that adds a family area, bedroom, and laundry room, plenty of room to spread out, host, or grow. Located with easy access to major highways, this is the perfect opportunity to step into homeownership without worrying about replacing the expensive stuff. Bring your personal vision and make this house feel like home!
Pending
$135,000
243 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404
3beds
1,399sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,270 Square Feet Lot
$131,900 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementFamily areaBrand new furnaceRecent hot water heaterLaundry room
- 18 days |
- 373 |
- 25 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debra Hull,
Brokerworks Group 219-786-7000
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 6.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 98
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 7.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,399
- Total interior livable area: 1,399 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 901
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,270 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450805136008000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gary Land Companys 05
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,900
- Annual tax amount: $450
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$131,900
$125,000 - $138,000
$1,568/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $135,000$96/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840274 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000$96/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840274 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $450 +6.9% | $86,000 +115.5% |
| 2024 | $421 +8% | $39,900 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $390 +8.3% | $37,400 +10% |
| 2022 | $360 +3.6% | $34,000 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $347 +5.9% | $31,400 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $328 -23.4% | $30,300 -7.6% |
| 2019 | $428 -1.8% | $32,800 -8.1% |
| 2018 | $436 +10.8% | $35,700 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $394 | $36,100 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $394 -4.8% | $36,000 -5.3% |
| 2014 | $414 +4.5% | $38,000 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $396 -1.8% | $37,200 |
| 2012 | $403 +1.7% | $37,200 +3.6% |
| 2011 | $396 -30.1% | $35,900 -15.5% |
| 2010 | $567 | $42,500 -5.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $44,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ambrige Mann
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Beveridge Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Bailly Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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- Indiana
- Lake County
- Gary
- 46404
- Ambrige Mann
- 243 Taft Pl
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