Experience timeless charm in this beautiful updated solid brick home located in the Horace Mann area of Gary. Featuring newer windows and gleaming refinished hardwood floors throughout, this home exudes warmth and style. The main level offers a spacious formal dining room, a grand living room with the first of two fireplaces, a cozy enclosed sunroom, a convenient half bath, and a stunning kitchen with granite tops.Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, including the one suite with two closets--one of which is a walk-in--and a full, modern bathroom. The finished basement is the ultimate entertainment hub, boasting a massive rec area and a second fireplace.Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard and the convenience of a 2-car detached garage. This home is a must-see--don't let this stunning property slip away!
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$177,000
559 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404
3beds
1,848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$182,900 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$1,695 Estimated rent
Home value
$182,900
$165,000 - $203,000
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Finished basementSolid brick homeFenced-in yardModern bathroomCozy enclosed sunroomGenerously sized bedroomsSuite with two closets
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maria Valdez,
HomeSmart Realty Group 219-472-2004
Bought with:
Nicole Milford, RB14052457
Compass Indiana, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 813689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 CLOSETS
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 16.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Basement
- Description: FINISHED, FIREPLACE
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 30.0 x 13.0
Bonus room
- Description: SUNROOM
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.0
Dining room
- Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Description: GRANITE TOPS, BACK SPLASH, LAMINATE FLOORING
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 14.0
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Living Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 924
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450805335010000004
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Gary Land Companys 05
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,193
- Date on market: 12/5/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $177,000$96/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2025 | Pending sale | $177,000$96/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2025 | Price change | $177,000-1.7%$96/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Price change | $180,000-1.1%$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Price change | $182,000-1.6%$98/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2025 | Price change | $185,000-1.1%$100/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2024 | Price change | $187,000-1.6%$101/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $190,000+89.1%$103/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813689 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2020 | Sold | $100,500+0.6%$54/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #472847 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2020 | Pending sale | $99,900$54/sqft |
Source: Integrity Realty Partners #472847 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $99,900+270%$54/sqft |
Source: Integrity Realty Partners #472847 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2019 | Sold | $27,001-60.9%$15/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2009 | Sold | $69,000-12.1%$37/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #226544 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2008 | Listing removed | $78,500$42/sqft |
Source: Postlets #226544 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $78,500+63%$42/sqft |
Source: Postlets #226544 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2008 | Sold | $48,150$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,263 +5.8% | $140,900 +31.2% |
| 2024 | $1,193 -2.7% | $107,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $1,226 +9.2% | $102,300 -0.8% |
| 2022 | $1,123 -42.2% | $103,100 +8% |
| 2021 | $1,942 +163.1% | $95,500 +26% |
| 2020 | $738 -5% | $75,800 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $777 -2.2% | $73,800 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $795 +3.2% | $69,500 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $770 | $70,500 -4% |
| 2016 | $770 -5.2% | $73,400 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $812 +4.4% | $74,600 +2.1% |
| 2013 | $778 -0.7% | $73,100 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $783 +23% | $72,300 +25.3% |
| 2011 | $637 -15.3% | $57,700 +2.3% |
| 2010 | $752 | $56,400 -26.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $77,000 +2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,800 +46.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $51,000 +106.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $24,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $24,700 +200.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,230 |
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Neighborhood: Ambrige Mann
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