653 W Taft St

3,100 Sq. Ft.
$70 / Sq. Ft.
3,100
Sq. Ft.
$70
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Lakia Hasenjaeger • The Jaeger Group, LLC
    P: (219)-226-5202 C: (219)-226-5202 thejaegergrp@gmail.com

Property Details for 653 West Taft Street

Subdivision
Gary Land Companys 05
Garage # of Cars
1
OriginalListPrice
$239,900.00
NRA_ExemptionYN
No
SpecialListingConditions
Standard
NRA_AuctionYN
No
TaxAssessedValue
$83,500.00
NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit
$2,000.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 06:32 PM

Property Details for 653 West Taft Street

StatusClosed
MLS #824944
Days on Market91
Taxes$946 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,009 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Sold By Realty of America LLC

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Building Information for 653 West Taft Street

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,009 SF

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Property Information for 653 West Taft Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Head south on Broadway toward 6th Ave Turn right onto W 8th Ave Turn right onto W Taft St
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46404
  • Latitude: 41.60
  • Longitude: -87.37
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $946.00
  • APN/Key #: 450805452003000004
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Legal Description: GARY LAND CO'S. 5TH SUB. L.10 B.6
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 5,009.00
  • Square Footage: 3100.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .12
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1550.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 1550.0
  • View: Neighborhood
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement Type: Bath/Stubbed, Interior Entry, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1550.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Stone Counters, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, In-Law Floorplan
  • Total # of Rooms: 10
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
Room 1
  • Room Description: Please verify all approximate measurements.
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 46.0 x 32.0
  • Room Type: Den
Room 10
  • Room Description: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 653 West Taft Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824944

$217,000
Nov 12, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824944

Nov 12, 2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824944

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824944

$217,000
11/12/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824944

11/12/2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824944

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Schools near 653 West Taft Street

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Beveridge Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bailly Preparatory Academy
Public6 to 8

West Side Leadership Academy
Public9 to 12

Gary Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

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