Move-in ready and full of updates! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in Gary's Black Oak neighborhood is perfect for first-time buyers or investors seeking a turnkey rental opportunity. Features include new vinyl plank flooring throughout, an updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and modern finishes, renovated bathroom, newer windows (2023), newer front and rear decks, and a fenced backyard. With nothing left to do but move in, this home offers immediate occupancy for an owner-occupant or quick tenant placement for investors. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major expressways (I-80/94 and I-65) for easy commuting. Affordable, updated, and ready for its next owner--schedule your showing today!
Active
$145,000
3839 Taft St, Gary, IN 46408
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,882 Square Feet Lot
$141,800 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesFenced backyardUpdated kitchenNew cabinetsRenovated bathroom
- 24 days |
- 604 |
- 48 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Schwertfeger,
McColly Real Estate 219-663-9922
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840504
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 136
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 8.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5.0 x 7.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,882 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450829204005000003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Engleharts Rdg Road Add/Gary
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,492
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$141,800
$135,000 - $149,000
$1,481/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000+14.2%$151/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840504 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listing removed | $127,000$132/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #819575 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2025 | Price change | $127,000-9.3%$132/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #819575 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000+337.5%$146/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #819575 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Sold | $32,000$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2011 | Sold | $32,000$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2011 | Sold | $32,000-17.9%$33/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #283732 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $39,000$41/sqft |
Source: Moke Realty, Inc. #283732 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $858 -27.3% | $74,600 +73.9% |
| 2024 | $1,180 +43.2% | $42,900 -27.3% |
| 2023 | $824 +0% | $59,000 +43.9% |
| 2022 | $824 | $41,000 |
| 2021 | $824 0% | $41,000 |
| 2020 | $824 -35.7% | $41,000 |
| 2019 | $1,281 -0.7% | $41,000 |
| 2018 | $1,290 +6.5% | $41,000 |
| 2017 | $1,212 | $41,000 |
| 2016 | $1,212 +0.6% | $41,000 |
| 2014 | $1,205 -27.7% | $41,000 -29.8% |
| 2013 | $1,666 -17.5% | $58,400 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $2,020 +27.1% | $57,900 +30.4% |
| 2011 | $1,589 +3.2% | $44,400 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $1,540 | $45,100 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $48,000 -13.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,700 +54.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $36,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Black Oak
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lake Ridge Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Calumet High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.5 mi
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- Indiana
- Lake County
- Gary
- 46408
- Black Oak
- 3839 Taft St
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