559 Taft Place

Gary, IN 46404

$177,000
Price
3
Beds
1,848 Sq. Ft.
$96 / Sq. Ft.
1,848
Sq. Ft.
$96
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Maria Valdez • HomeSmart Legacy
    P: (312)-927-2207 C: (312)-927-2207 maria@roblerealtygroup.com

Property Details for 559 Taft Place

Zoning
residential
Subdivision
Gary Land Companys 05
Garage # of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 02/28/2025 07:50 PM

Property Details for 559 Taft Place

StatusActive
MLS #813689
Days on Market97
Taxes$1,193 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,492 SF
CountyLake County

Building Information for 559 Taft Place

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,492 SF

Property Information for 559 Taft Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-80 E/I-94 E (Borman Expy), Take exit 5 toward Cline Ave onto IN-912 N (Cline Ave), Take exit 8B toward US-20/5th Ave. onto US-12 E/US-20 E (W 5th Ave), Turn right onto Taft Pl TO HOME ADDRESS
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46404
  • Latitude: 41.60
  • Longitude: -87.37
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,193.00
  • APN/Key #: 450805335010000004
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Legal Description: GARY LAND CO'S 5TH SUB. N. 1/2 OF L. 22 AND ALL OF L. 23 BL. 8
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 7,492.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X125
  • Square Footage: 1848.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .17
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Description: Back Yard
  • Road Access: City Street
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s), None
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: Two
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 924.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Total # Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Equipment: None
  • Heat Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Total # of Rooms: 8
Room 1
  • Room Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS
  • Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: GRANITE TOPS, BACK SPLASH, LAMINATE FLOORING
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 17.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Description: HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 CLOSETS
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 16.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Description: SUNROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: FINISHED, FIREPLACE
  • Room Dimensions: 30.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Basement

Property History for 559 Taft Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 559 Taft Place

Taxable ValueLand$9,400Additions$92,900Total$102,300
Tax Record2023$9,020 ($752 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1980CountyLAKEAPN45-08-05-335-010.000-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 559 Taft Place

This home is within Gary Community School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Beveridge Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bailly Preparatory Academy
Public6 to 8

West Side Leadership Academy
Public9 to 12

Jefferson Elementary School
PublicK to 6

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559 Taft Place is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46404. This property was listed for sale on December 5, 2024 by HomeSmart Legacy, it's currently listed at $177,000. It has been on the market for a total of 97 days and was last sold on May 29, 2020. This listing's school district is Gary Community School Corp. Nearby schools include Beveridge Elementary School, Bailly Preparatory Academy and West Side Leadership Academy. 559 Taft Place is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,848 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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