555 Taft Place, Gary, IN 46404
Gary Land Companys 05 · Lake County
Key Facts
Description
555 Taft Place is a newly remodeled all brick home located in the historic Horace Mann area of Gary. The main level has an open concept layout that seamlessly combines the kitchen, dining and living room areas. The impressive kitchen is bright and airy with beautiful back splash wall tile and flooring, quartz counter tops, and is complete with stainless steel appliances. The charming dining area has plenty of natural light as well as recessed lighting on the main level. Also, on the main level are newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. There are 2 bedrooms and a sunroom that blends indoor comfort with outdoor beauty as it has lots of windows emitting in natural sunlight. The sunroom is perfect for morning coffee, evening relaxation or for hosting guests. The two full bathrooms, one on the main level and one in the basement have Italian inspired polished wall tile. There is a finished basement with new carpeting, a large laundry room, a full bathroom with a shower, and a potentially 3rd bedroom with a walk-in closet and storage space. Garage and fenced in backyard. This home is ideally located near major expressways for an easy commute West to Chicago or East to Michigan. It is near Hard Rock Casino, minutes to Miller Beach and Lake Etta and Bella Boos Play and Discovery Center. Meticulously finished, this is a MUST SEE! Please leave the 2 bedroom lights on and dim the living Room lights. Thank you
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Living Area
1,532 sq ft
Lot Size
0.11 acres
Garage Spaces
1
Days on Market
1
MLS® Listing#
842276
Property Features
Interior
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Basement
Pool
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Roof
Windows
Security
Other Structures
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$1,232
Tax year 2024
Assessed Value
$49,100
Parcel Number
450805335009000004
Directions
East from 5th Avenue turn right onto Taft Street, turn right and go one block, right onto Taft Place, home will be on the left.
Affordability Calculator
$37,600
Estimated monthly payment
$1,001/mo
Principal $150,400 · Est. interest $209,821 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Gary, IN
- 64
- Median Days on Market
- 1,356
- Median Sq Ft
- $92
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 290
- Active Listings
- Its price per sq ft is 33% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Gary, IN.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Beveridge Elementary School
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
School · 0.9 mi away
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
School · 0.9 mi away
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Lighthouse Academies
School · 1.4 mi away
21st Century Charter School of Gary
School · 1.4 mi away
Nina's Loving Care
School · 1.5 mi away
Frankie Woods McCullough School
School · 1.6 mi away
Gary Middle College
Secondary School · 1.6 mi away
Frankie W McCullough Academy
School · 1.7 mi away
Aspire Charter Academy
School · 1.8 mi away
Gary Westside High School
Secondary · 2.0 mi away
Brunswick Elementary School
Elementary · 2.1 mi away
Westside Leadership Academy
School · 2.2 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Secondary · 2.2 mi away
Mizpah Sda Junior Academy
Elementary · 2.2 mi away
Dunbar-Pulaski Middle School
Elementary · 2.4 mi away
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
Elementary · 2.6 mi away
Dr Bernard C Watson Academy
School · 2.9 mi away
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
School · 3.0 mi away
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3567 Lincoln Street, Gary, IN | $133,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,440 |
| 4788 Connecticut Street, Gary, IN | $133,900 | 2 | 1 | 816 |
| 2152 Marshall Place, Gary, IN | $134,900 | 2 | 1 | 768 |
| 2678 Harrison Street, Gary, IN | $139,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,924 |
| 361 Madison Street, Gary, IN | $139,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,554 |
| 4381 Richard Gordon Hatcher Boulevard, Gary, IN | $139,900 | 5 | 1 | 941 |
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Listing Courtesy: McColly Real Estate - 2197634565
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Last Updated: 2026-07-14