555 Taft Pl, Gary, IN, 46404
About This Home
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. Home back on market, NO FAULT OF SELLER!!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 21.0 x 10.0
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 23.0 x 17.0
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Recessed Lighting,Other,Entrance Foyer
- Window features: Aluminum Frames,Insulated Windows
- Finished area above ground: 1,016
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Hot Water
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,532
- Total interior livable area: 1,532 sqft
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 9.0
Utility Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom,Accessible Full Bath,Accessible Doors
Details
- Parcel number: 450805335009000004
- Zoning description: residential
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard,Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City,Trees/Woods,Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Landscaped,Front Yard,Few Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,On Street,Garage Faces Rear,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $950 | $11,400 |
| Home Insurance * | $264 | $3,168 |
| Property Taxes | $347 | $4,164 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $1,745 | $20,940 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Listed for sale | $188,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | Pending sale | $188,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $188,000 |
| 2019-12-03 | Listing removed | $925 |
| 2019-09-02 | Listed for rent | $925 |
| 2016-02-05 | Sold | $15,300 |
| 2015-04-09 | Listing removed | $60,000 |
| 2014-08-19 | Listed for sale | $60,000 |
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