$58,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025

2288 W Taft St Gary, IN 46404

Tolleston Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$67 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property
  • Carpet
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2025

Great Investment Property or affordable homeowner Opportunity!!! 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch style home. This home comes with a great sized kitchen perfect for cooking. This home is located on a quiet block in the Tolleston neighborhood. With just a little TLC and updates you can transform this home into a gem. Don't miss out!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DeJuan Huff

The Lyons Group Real Estate License #RB14048333 Listed on: 01/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Tarver

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB22001263

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $352

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No Utilities

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Lyon Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450817130054000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$352

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2088
  • Subdivision Name: The Lyon Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 864
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.14

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098
  • Parcel #: 450817130054000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 352

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Hamilton Jerrol D and Hamilton Rachell
Bought by
Wilclay Ave Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
DeJuan Huff
The Lyons Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Tarver
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$58,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
16%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$57,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$279
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.45%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Liberty Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $58,000 +16.0% $67 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $50,000 -- $58 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,760 $33,600 $7,300 $26,300
2023 $352 $31,300 $7,300 $24,000
2022 $354 $32,400 $8,200 $24,200
2021 $320 $29,400 $8,000 $21,400
2020 $314 $28,900 $8,000 $20,900
2019 $449 $29,600 $8,200 $21,400
2018 $450 $29,600 $8,200 $21,400
2017 $401 $28,900 $7,900 $21,000
2016 $410 $29,900 $7,900 $22,000
2014 $341 $36,400 $9,600 $26,800
2013 $336 $36,500 $9,700 $26,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • DeJuan Huff

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    DeJuan Huff

    The Lyons Group Real Estate

    (219) 779-4837

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    DeJuan Huff
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  • Ashley Tarver

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ashley Tarver

    @ Properties

    (219) 628-5568

    9 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Ashley Tarver
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 815426

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-17-130-054.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46404 Tolleston

2288 W Taft St, Gary, IN

This home is located at 2288 W Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 and is currently priced at $58,000, approximately $67 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 2288 W Taft St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Beveridge Elementary School, Bailly Preparatory Academy, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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