1948 Mckinley Street, Gary, IN 46404 (MLS# 840838)

1948 Mckinley Street, Gary, IN 46404

$189,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,392 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,748 Status: Active

Current Price: $189,900 List Date: 6/17/2026 Last Modified: 6/27/2026

Overview

Description

Picture yourself arriving home to this beautifully updated ranch. As you step through the front door, you're greeted by a bright, inviting open-concept living and dining area. Sunlight pours through the new black-framed windows, highlighting the refinished hardwood floors and creating a warm atmosphere. The heart of the home is the stunning eat-in kitchen, thoughtfully updated with rich maple cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, and a designer backsplash. Whether you're preparing a quiet morning breakfast or hosting a holiday celebration, this space was designed for you. The main level offers two comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath featuring a warm brown vanity and a tiled tub surrounding, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. Downstairs, the finished basement opens a world of possibilities. Retreat to the spacious primary suite after a long day, unwind in the large recreation room, or entertain guests around the built-in bar. A stylish 3/4 bath with a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 840838

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 6
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 696
Below Grade Finished Area: 696
Living Area: 1392
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1951
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.109
Lot Size Square Feet: 4748
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Microwave; Range; Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Basement: Finished Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: None Fencing: Back Yard; Partial Flooring: Hardwood; Vinyl Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Concrete; Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 199900
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions: Yes
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1948
Street Name: Mckinley
Street Suffix: Street
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46404
Subdivision Name: Gary Hillcrest Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Picture yourself arriving home to this beautifully updated ranch. As you step through the front door, you're greeted by a bright, inviting open-concept living and dining area. Sunlight pours through the new black-framed windows, highlighting the refinished hardwood floors and creating a warm atmosphere. The heart of the home is the stunning eat-in kitchen, thoughtfully updated with rich maple cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, and a designer backsplash. Whether you're preparing a quiet morning breakfast or hosting a holiday celebration, this space was designed for you. The main level offers two comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath featuring a warm brown vanity and a tiled tub surrounding, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. Downstairs, the finished basement opens a world of possibilities. Retreat to the spacious primary suite after a long day, unwind in the large recreation room, or entertain guests around the built-in bar. A stylish 3/4 bath with a tiled walk-in shower and a separate laundry area adds convenience and comfort. Step outside to discover a privately fenced backyard that offers the perfect setting for simply relaxing under the open sky. The newly built 2.5-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, and outdoor equipment. Every detail of this home has been designed for comfortable living and memorable moments. This isn't just a house—it's the place where your next chapter begins. Schedule your private show today and experience all that this charming home has to offer.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-27T00:43:45Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-06-27T00:43:45Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-17

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement 3/4: Yes
Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 696
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 696
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Sentri-lock

Room Types

Basement Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Basement
Basement: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Gary
Elementary School: Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
High School: Gary Middle College West
Tax Annual Amount: 566
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: 12300
Tax Legal Description: GARY HILLCREST ADD. L.15 BL.1
Parcel Number: 450808453025000004
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: residential
Township: Calumet
Directions: W 21st Ave to McKinley Street

Appliances

Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

None: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Partial: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes

Parking Features

Concrete: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	15.00	15.00	Hw Floors
Kitchen	Main	8.00	8.00	hw floors
Primary Bedroom	Basement	14.00	10.00	Vinyl floors
Bedroom 2	Main	12.00	9.00	hw floors
Bedroom 3	Main	10.00	8.00	hw floors
Basement	Basement	12.00	10.00	vinyl floors

Listing Office: Keller Williams Preferred Real

Last Updated: June - 27 - 2026

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