NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7308 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $234,000 - $297,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,060 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2022

Last sale price $223,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,893/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Deck
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2022

Welcome home to your spacious cape cod! This property features lots of updates and has a large backyard! The main level hosts two of the five bedrooms, a RENOVATED 3/4 bath, a large living room, a three seasons room with a gas line for a wall heater, a cozy kitchen, and dining area complete with shiplap and extra cabinetry. Venture upstairs and you'll find another renovated 3/4 bathroom, three more bedrooms, and an office/den. It is impossible to run out of rooms/space in this house! The entire home has recently been painted and the flooring is just a year old! The ROOF, SIDING, GUTTERS, SOFFIT AND FACIA are just 6 MONTHS OLD! Newer furnace and windows throughout. Lastly a new hot water heater has been installed for your convenience! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda McDonell

Northwest Indiana Real Estate License #RB16000104 Listed on: 03/03/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $573

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 304
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Independence Hill Add 02 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451217327026000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$573

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR957
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Hill Add 02
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 890
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Acres: 0.46

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 304
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451217327026000030
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 573

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2022
Closed on
Apr 18, 2022
Sold by
Diehl Franklin D
Bought by
Chaldez Antonio and Marin Samantha
Seller's Agent
Amanda McDonell
Northwest Indiana Real Estate
List Price
$223,000
Sold Price
$223,000
Current Estimated Value
$265,145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,145
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.30%
Original Mortgage
$13,380
Outstanding Balance
$9,497
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,016

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Diehl Edward A and Diehl Barbara L
Bought by
Diehl Franklin D and Diehl Judith R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chaldez Antonio -- Drake Andrew R
Diehl Franklin D -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chaldez Antonio $13,380
Open Chaldez Antonio $218,960
Previous Owner Diehl Franklin D $136,000
Previous Owner Diehl Franklin D $23,500
Previous Owner Dieh Franklin D $93,500
Previous Owner Diehl Franklin D $24,000
Previous Owner Diehl Franklin D $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Sold $223,000 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
03/05/2022 03/05/22 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2022 03/03/22 For Sale $223,000 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,377 $230,100 $29,800 $200,300
2023 $2,127 $229,500 $29,000 $200,500
2022 $925 $208,900 $24,300 $184,600
2021 $611 $89,700 $23,800 $65,900
2020 $573 $87,400 $23,100 $64,300
2019 $871 $86,600 $22,900 $63,700
2018 $901 $86,400 $22,900 $63,500
2017 $875 $86,200 $22,900 $63,300
2016 $877 $85,900 $22,000 $63,900
2014 $541 $84,200 $21,600 $62,600
2013 $577 $85,100 $23,200 $61,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amanda McDonell

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Amanda McDonell

    Northwest Indiana Real Estate

    (219) 895-2607

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR508355

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-17-327-026.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

7308 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 7308 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 03 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $265,145, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 7308 Taft St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Jonas E. Salk Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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