953 Colfax St Gary, IN 46406
Westside NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,264/month
Highlights
- City View
- No HOA
- Patio
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Rear Porch
- 5-minute walk to Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve
About This Home
Have you ever wanted a modern luxury home connected to nature and the city at the same time? Welcome to 953 Colfax Street located in Gary's rapidly developing West Side. This 4 bed 3 bath home was completely rebuilt from top to bottom with a surprisingly spacious interior and too many intricate details to list them all. From the inset wood waterfall outside the front door to the high vaulted ceiling once inside, you will feel at home immediately. Enjoy the large stylish living room and sit in front of the 60 inch LED Fireplace with elegant remote controlled hanging chandeliers and recess lighting in each room. The large primary bedroom on the first floor has a huge en suite bathroom with full length mirror closet, LED touch screen vanity, and a blue tooth connected exhaust fan. Even better enjoy the walk out porch connected to the primary bedroom that leads to the oversized lot that features a place for a fire pit and a built in gazebo. Additionally the dining room has a large sliding patio door to provide extra natural light and easy access to the yard and our future garden. In the state of the art kitchen enjoy an island with a granite countertop breakfast bar large enough to seat 3. The stainless steel stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher are already included with a bonus stove water faucet to make meal prepping even more convenient. Even the pantry has LED Lights! The tankless water heater and high efficiency furnace will help utilities stay low and the gorgeous LED shower in the basement bedroom has so many setting to relax its like a personal spa. With low annual taxes this is even more affordable. Conveniently located 5 minutes from the Hard Rock Casino and future Gary Convention Center, as well as only minutes from I-80, Purdue Northwest University, and the future Gary YMCA Opportunity Camps. Come see it today!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $655
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Property Views
- City
- Trees
Home Design
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Electric Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Gas Dryer Hookup
- Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Home Security
- Security Lights
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Rear Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Suburban Acres Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 450712101007000004
- Seller Considering Concessions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,248 | $26,100 | $19,600 | $6,500 |
| 2023 | $482 | $25,500 | $19,600 | $5,900 |
| 2022 | $482 | $18,800 | $13,100 | $5,700 |
| 2021 | $469 | $18,300 | $13,100 | $5,200 |
| 2020 | $464 | $18,100 | $13,100 | $5,000 |
| 2019 | $1,286 | $18,100 | $13,100 | $5,000 |
| 2018 | $1,158 | $18,100 | $13,100 | $5,000 |
| 2017 | $421 | $18,100 | $13,100 | $5,000 |
| 2016 | $1,260 | $57,700 | $13,100 | $44,600 |
| 2014 | $1,517 | $64,800 | $14,900 | $49,900 |
| 2013 | $1,413 | $62,900 | $14,900 | $48,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 10/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/03/2025 10/03/25 | For Sale | $229,900 | +1432.7% | $192 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/17/2023 07/17/23 | Sold | $15,000 | -25.0% | $7 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/01/2023 07/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/21/2023 06/21/23 | For Sale | $20,000 | -- | $10 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $15,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes | $500 | -- |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 828796
APN: 45-07-12-101-007.000-004
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