NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8128 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $156,000 - $193,342

2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2012

Last sale price $60,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 189% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,192/month

350 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of January 2012

Short sale property. 2 bedroom, 1 bath with full basement. Beautiful hardwood floors, brand new windows, and incredible 3+ car garage with 2 remote control door entries. With frontage road access it has all the benefits of being in town and close to everything while being on a quiet street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jana Caudill

eXp Realty, LLC License #RB14024542 Listed on: 01/26/2011

eXp Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Gladys Walsh

Heritage, Inc. License #RB14050931

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $843

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 175
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Independence Hill Subdivision
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451220332019000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$843

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level, Paved, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1732
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Hill
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, None
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.3013
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 175
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13125
  • Parcel #: 451220332019000030
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2010
  • Tax Annual Amount: 843

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2011
Closed on
Jan 19, 2012
Sold by
Nemeth Justin C
Bought by
Kirstein Brandon G
Seller's Agent
Jana Caudill
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gladys Walsh
Heritage, Inc.
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Current Estimated Value
$173,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%
Original Mortgage
$48,000
Outstanding Balance
$33,145
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,441

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2007
Sold by
Ready Don and Ready Richard
Bought by
Nemeth Justin C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2006
Sold by
First Midwest Bank
Bought by
Ready Don and Ready Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2006
Sold by
Held Adam D
Bought by
Bank Calumet Na
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
Kirstein Brandon G -- Professionals Title Svcs Llc
Nemeth Justin C -- Ticor Mo
Ready Don -- Stewart Title Services Of No
Bank Calumet Na $108,828 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kirstein Brandon G $48,000
Previous Owner Nemeth Justin C $106,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2012 01/19/12 Sold $60,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
01/11/2012 01/11/12 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2011 01/26/11 For Sale $60,000 -- $71 / 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 $2,896 $126,100 $29,200 $96,900
2023 $852 $123,600 $28,100 $95,500
2022 $852 $111,600 $24,600 $87,000
2021 $738 $103,000 $24,600 $78,400
2020 $665 $98,200 $23,400 $74,800
2019 $995 $98,200 $23,400 $74,800
2018 $1,044 $98,800 $23,400 $75,400
2017 $1,002 $97,800 $23,400 $74,400
2016 $998 $97,200 $22,600 $74,600
2014 $678 $98,100 $22,300 $75,800
2013 $721 $99,100 $24,000 $75,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jana Caudill

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jana Caudill

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (219) 661-1256

    8 in this area

    672 Total Sales

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  • Gladys Walsh

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Gladys Walsh

    Heritage, Inc.

    (219) 746-9672

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 279886

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-20-332-019.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

8128 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 8128 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 26 January 2011 and is currently estimated at $173,586, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 8128 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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