$217,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2025

653 W Taft St Gary, IN 46404

Ambridge-Mann Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$70 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Country Kitchen
  • Landscaped
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2025

*Back on the market at NO fault of the seller**Spacious 4-Bedroom All-Brick Beauty with Finished Basement & Related Living Potential! Welcome to this stunning all-brick 4 bedroom, 2 bath home featuring a detached 1-car garage and packed with updates and charm. Inside, you'll love the open floorplan highlighted by a cozy fireplace and a stylish kitchen complete with a peninsula island, custom tile work, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy natural light year-round in the inviting sunroom, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The finished basement adds incredible space and flexibility, offering extra storage, a second kitchen, and the ideal setup for related living. It is conveniently located near shopping and expressways. With its spacious layout, modern finishes, and multi-generational potential, this home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lakia Hasenjaeger

The Jaeger Group, LLC License #RB14032390 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Palomo

Realty of America LLC License #RB25001274

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $946

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gary Land Companys 05 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450805452003000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$946

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1052
  • Subdivision Name: Gary Land Companys 05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1550
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Stone Counters, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, In-Law Floorplan
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Interior Entry, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1550
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.115
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009
  • Parcel #: 450805452003000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 946

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Love Charles
Bought by
Mw Capital Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2017
Sold by
Love Charles
Bought by
Love Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,953
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Love Jeanette
Bought by
Love Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
8.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $59,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Landsel Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $66,953 FHA
Previous Owner $66,981 FHA
Previous Owner $77,388 FHA
Previous Owner $72,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold $217,000 -1.3% $70 / Sq Ft
11/12/2025 11/12/25 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2025 11/04/25 For Sale $219,900 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2025 10/04/25 Price Changed $219,900 -2.2% $71 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Price Changed $224,900 -2.2% $73 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% $74 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $239,900 +144.8% $77 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $98,000 -17.6% $42 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $119,000 -- $51 / 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 $7,362 $88,500 $6,600 $81,900
2023 $989 $83,500 $6,300 $77,200
2022 $989 $84,500 $4,000 $80,500
2021 $898 $77,800 $4,000 $73,800
2020 $888 $77,100 $4,000 $73,100
2019 $854 $79,400 $4,000 $75,400
2018 $828 $74,800 $3,800 $71,000
2017 $892 $80,000 $3,800 $76,200
2016 $924 $83,500 $3,800 $79,700
2014 $919 $84,200 $4,700 $79,500
2013 $878 $82,500 $4,700 $77,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lakia Hasenjaeger

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lakia Hasenjaeger

    The Jaeger Group, LLC

    (219) 226-5202

    7 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Lakia Hasenjaeger
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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sara Villicana

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 230-9766

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Sara Villicana
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Daniel Palomo

    Realty of America LLC

    (219) 699-8450

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Daniel Palomo
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 824944

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-05-452-003.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46404 Ambridge-Mann

653 W Taft St, Gary, IN

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