NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7518 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $211,000 - $225,438

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,728 Sq Ft
$126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2021

Last sale price $177,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,498/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cooling Available
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of June 2021

Very neat and clean home. Ready for the new owners. Everything has already been done. Seller is leaving the appliances. Seller is providing a home warranty for the buyer. Personal property in the garage does not stay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Drangmeister

Pamela J. Drangmeister Real Es License #RB14014438 Listed on: 05/03/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $945

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,728 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Independence Hill 2Nd Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451217377029000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$945

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1685
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Hill 2nd Add
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.461

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 304
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20081
  • Parcel #: 451217377029000030
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 945

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Lollis Caleb Shawn and Estate Of Joan A Lollis
Bought by
Engfer Carl L and Engfer Jessica L
Seller's Agent
Pamela Drangmeister
Pamela J. Drangmeister Real Es
List Price
$177,000
Sold Price
$177,000
Current Estimated Value
$216,183

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,183
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.18%
Original Mortgage
$171,690
Interest Rate
2.9%
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
Engfer Carl L $177,000 Chicago Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Engfer Carl L $143,000
Closed Engfer Carl L $51,750
Closed Engfer Carl L $171,690
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Sold $177,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 For Sale $177,000 -- $102 / 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 $3,772 $164,000 $35,800 $128,200
2023 $1,297 $161,000 $34,500 $126,500
2022 $1,297 $140,500 $29,300 $111,200
2021 $668 $93,900 $27,600 $66,300
2020 $597 $89,200 $26,300 $62,900
2019 $887 $87,600 $25,800 $61,800
2018 $940 $88,800 $25,800 $63,000
2017 $915 $88,700 $25,800 $62,900
2016 $912 $88,200 $24,800 $63,400
2014 $595 $88,100 $24,800 $63,300
2013 $629 $88,700 $26,500 $62,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Pamela Drangmeister

    Pamela J. Drangmeister Real Es

    (219) 808-5485

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR492311

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-17-377-029.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

7518 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 7518 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 03 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $217,360, approximately $125 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 7518 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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