$98,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025

653 W Taft St Gary, IN 46404

Ambridge-Mann Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,325 Sq Ft
5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$42 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Views
  • Central Air
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2025

Fix & Flip or Rehab & Refi! This 3-bed, 2-bath home has all utilities on. Main level offers large bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, sunroom, dining &living room w/ fireplace. Lower level features a bar, rec space, full bath, 2nd kitchen & related living potential. Detached garage, fenced yard & greatlocation--don't wait

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Villicana

Listing Leaders License #RB21001341 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Lakia Hasenjaeger

The Jaeger Group, LLC License #RB14032390

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $946

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

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: Other
  • Reso View: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1690
  • 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: Other
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring: Other
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 775
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.115
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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 Change Sq Ft Price
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
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

    6 in this area

    124 Total Sales

    Lakia Hasenjaeger
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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sara Villicana

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 230-9766

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Sara Villicana
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 817481

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

This home is located at 653 W Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 and is currently priced at $98,000, approximately $42 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 653 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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