NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7316 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $224,000 - $270,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 13, 2021

Last sale price $188,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,715/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2021

Look no further! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is waiting for the next owner! It has many updates throughout. Some of the updates include: new front porch with recessed lighting, updated kitchen and bathrooms, new hot water heater, new garage and driveway added, newly partially finished basement with water proofing added in 2017, and much more! This home is spacious, charming, warm, and inviting! The massive backyard sits on almost half an acre and it is splendidly divided by a wood fence. The appliances, surround sound system, tvs and mounts all stay!!! This home is priced to sell and it won't last long! Make an offer today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lakia Hasenjaeger

The Jaeger Group, LLC License #RB14032390 Listed on: 08/25/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $658

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Portable Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Jonas E Salk Elementary School
  • Merrillville Intermediate School
  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Independence Hill 2Nd Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451217327030000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$658

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Furnace Humidifier, Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1052
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Hill 2nd Add
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 772
  • 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: Portable Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Fence, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.461

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Merrillville Intermediate School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 304
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20081
  • Parcel #: 451217327030000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 658

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School
  • Elementary School: Jonas E Salk Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2021
Closed on
Oct 13, 2021
Sold by
Hielema John
Bought by
Pinkus Katherine
Seller's Agent
Lakia Hasenjaeger
The Jaeger Group, LLC
List Price
$188,000
Sold Price
$188,000
Current Estimated Value
$239,759

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,759
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$184,594
Outstanding Balance
$169,061
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$70,698

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2010
Sold by
Dunscombe Miles G and Dunscombe Molly Jane
Bought by
Hielema John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,701
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Pinkus Katherine $188,000 Mtc
Hielema John -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pinkus Katherine $184,594
Previous Owner Hielema John $88,701
Previous Owner Dunscombe Miles G $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/13/2021 10/13/21 Sold $188,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
08/29/2021 08/29/21 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 For Sale $188,000 -- $114 / 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 $4,902 $188,000 $29,000 $159,000
2023 $1,901 $209,200 $29,000 $180,200
2022 $1,925 $193,900 $24,300 $169,600
2021 $831 $105,100 $23,800 $81,300
2020 $658 $93,000 $23,100 $69,900
2019 $967 $92,300 $22,900 $69,400
2018 $1,032 $94,000 $22,900 $71,100
2017 $1,000 $93,500 $22,900 $70,600
2016 $1,002 $93,400 $22,000 $71,400
2014 $676 $93,100 $21,600 $71,500
2013 $719 $94,100 $23,200 $70,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lakia Hasenjaeger

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lakia Hasenjaeger

    The Jaeger Group, LLC

    (219) 226-5202

    3 in this area

    125 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR499692

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-17-327-030.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

7316 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 7316 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 25 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $239,759, approximately $145 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 7316 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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