# 3839 W Taft Street, Gary, IN 46408

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $145,000 ($151/sqft), built 1959, 960 sqft. Est. $775/mo. Listed 22 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $145,000 |
| Price/sqft | $151 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 960 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Lot Size | 6,882 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 22 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $733 |
| Estimated Insurance | $42 |
| **Total** | **$775** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1959
- 0.16 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Move-in ready and full of updates! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in Gary's Black Oak neighborhood is perfect for first-time buyers or investors seeking a turnkey rental opportunity. Features include new vinyl plank flooring throughout, an updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and modern finishes, renovated bathroom, newer windows (2023), newer front and rear decks, and a fenced backyard. With nothing left to do but move in, this home offers immediate occupancy for an owner-occupant or quick tenant placement for investors. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major expressways (I-80/94 and I-65) for easy commuting. Affordable, updated, and ready for its next owner--schedule your showing today!

## Location

- **Address:** 3839 W Taft Street, Gary, IN 46408
- **County:** Lake
- **Neighborhood:** Engleharts Rdg Road Add/Gary
- **Coordinates:** 41.548895, -87.365131
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.548895,-87.365131

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Sarah Schwertfeger
- **Brokerage:** McColly Real Estate
- **Phone:** 7088431343

## Primary Photo

![3839 W Taft Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a8910495488d0f65bd10172f86ef8f5cl-f895306220r.jpg)

*18 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3839-w-taft-street-gary-in-46408-n840504)*

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**MLS#:** 840504 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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