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$175,000

561 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404

2beds

1,968sqft

$1,327/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1941

5,009 Square Feet Lot

$85,100 Zestimate^®

$89/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large picture windowFoyer with coat closetBeautiful granite counter topsRecessed lightingStainless steel appliancesNew cabinetsBeautiful hardwood floors

UPDATED BRICK BUNGALOW! Schedule your showing today to view this charming home. As you enter, you step onto the 125 sq ft front porch that leads into a foyer with coat closet and a nice sized living room with beautiful hardwood floors, recessed lighting and large picture window. The kitchen has been remodeled with new cabinets, beautiful granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The remainder of the main floor continues the hardwood floors in the dining room and two bedrooms. The remodeled bathroom has a tile surround and deep tub for a peaceful soak or bath time fun. The basement offers a perfect related-living arrangement that includes a bedroom with egress window, a 3/4 bath, 2nd Kitchen, family room, office space and laundry room. With exterior access via side door that leads to rear yard and garage. Close to South Shore Station and easy access to the Skyway.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 140
Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0

Bedroom 3

Level: Basement
Area: 140
Dimensions: 10.0 x 14.0

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 117
Dimensions: 9.0 x 13.0

Family room

Level: Basement
Area: 153
Dimensions: 17.0 x 9.0

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0

Kitchen

Level: Basement
Area: 120
Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0

Laundry

Level: Basement
Area: 40
Dimensions: 5.0 x 8.0

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 209
Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.0

Office

Level: Basement
Area: 117
Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.0

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range

Features

Other
Basement: Finished,Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,968
Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
Finished area above ground: 984

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 5,009 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 450805406015000004
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1941

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: $89/sqft
Tax assessed value: $78,600
Annual tax amount: $1,972
Date on market: 10/5/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional

Estimated market value

$85,100

$61,000 - $112,000

$1,190/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Listed for sale	$175,000+614.3%$89/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #846354 Report a problem
4/29/1999	Sold	$24,500$12/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #581643 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,972 +5.7%	$89,800 +14.2%
2024	$1,866 -2.6%	$78,600 +6.2%
2023	$1,916 +8.9%	$74,000 -1.1%
2022	$1,760 +1%	$74,800 +8.9%
2021	$1,742 +35.1%	$68,700 +1%
2020	$1,290 -4.3%	$68,000 +5.4%
2019	$1,348 -2.8%	$64,500 +6.3%
2018	$1,387 +43.4%	$60,700 -1.1%
2017	$967	$61,400 -4.4%
2016	$967 -9.7%	$64,200 +40.2%
2014	$1,072 +6%	$45,800 +1.8%
2013	$1,011 -2.1%	$45,000 +1.1%
2012	$1,033 +23.7%	$44,500 +27.9%
2011	$834 -1.5%	$34,800 +2.7%
2010	$847	$33,900 -26.8%
2009	--	$46,300 +2%
2007	--	$45,400 +86.1%
2006	--	$24,400
2005	--	$24,400
2004	--	$24,400 +16.2%
2003	--	$21,000
2002	--	$21,000 +200%
2001	--	$7,000