745 Porter St

1,500 Sq. Ft.
$93 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$93
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming Cape Cod in Gary, Indiana! This beautifully updated home features 3 bedrooms with a possible 4th in the finished basement, modern finishes throughout, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy a spacious fenced-in yard and a 1.5 car garage - perfect for convenience and storage. Location is everything - just minutes from The Hard Rock, a major expressway, and only about a 35-minute drive to Chicago. Plus you'll love the low taxes! This home is priced to sell - don't miss you opportunity...Welcome to this charming Cape Cod in Gary, Indiana! This beautifully updated home features 3 bedrooms with a possible 4th in the finished basement, modern finishes throughout, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy a spacious fenced-in yard and a 1.5 car garage - perfect for convenience and storage. Location is everything - just minutes from The Hard Rock, a major expressway, and only about a 35-minute drive to Chicago. Plus you'll love the low taxes! This home is priced to sell - don't miss you opportunity to make it yours today!
  1. Listed by Lisa Reyes • McColly Real Estate
    P: (630)-518-6328 C: (630)-518-6328 Realtor.LisaReyes@gmail.com

Property Details for 745 Porter Street

Subdivision
Van View & Funkeys 01
Garage # of Cars
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/29/2026 06:03 PM

Property Details for 745 Porter Street

StatusActive
MLS #837960
Days on Market8
Taxes$485 / 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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Building Information for 745 Porter Street

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

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Property Information for 745 Porter Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From W 5th Ave. go South onto Clark Rd., West onto W 8th Ave., North onto Porter to home.
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46406
  • Latitude: 41.60
  • Longitude: -87.39
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $484.92
  • APN/Key #: 450701479008000004
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Legal Description: VAN LIEW & FUNKEY'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.42 BL.1 S. 10 FT. L.43 BL.1
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 5,009.40
  • Square Footage: 1500.0
  • Acres: .12
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Description: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: None
  • Total # of Rooms: 5
Room 1
  • Room Description: All rooms are estimated measurements.
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 745 Porter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #837960

$139,900
Feb 6, 2013

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #297186

Nov 14, 2011

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #297186

$20,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #837960

$139,900
02/06/2013

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #297186

11/14/2011

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #297186

$20,000

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Public Records for 745 Porter Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,000Additions$44,700Total$50,700
Tax Record2024$596 ($50 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,009 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947CountyLAKEAPN45-07-01-479-008.000-004

Schools near 745 Porter Street

This home is within Gary Community School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frankie W McCullough Academy
PublicPK 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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745 Porter Street is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46406. This property was listed for sale on April 29, 2026 by McColly Real Estate, it's currently listed at $139,900. This listing's school district is Gary Community School Corp. Nearby schools include Frankie W McCullough Academy, Bailly Preparatory Academy and West Side Leadership Academy. 745 Porter Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,500 sqft single family home built in 1947.

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