NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8326 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $249,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2018

Last sale price $145,000 $67 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,626/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2018

Don't miss this one! Modern charm in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath 2 sty w/full basement on over 1/3 acre fenced, 2.5 car garage, new overhead steel door, enclosed sun porch, living room, dining room, kitchen w/all appliances- stove, refrig, d/w, range hood, washer, dryer-2 bedrooms on main level w/full bath, 2 bedrooms up w/ 1/2 bath, small bonus room for office or nursery, hd wd flrs, 6 panel drs, new roof on garage this week, house roof, electric, central air, furnace, water heater all 7 yrs. This family sized home has over 1730 finished sq ft above grade, plus addt'l 865 sg ft in the painted, open basement with wood burning stove, rec room area, ldry room, storage. Basement was waterproofed by NOVA in 2006 (transferrable lifetime warranty) and is bone dry. Enjoy the new front porch off the enclosed sun room, or entertain on the new back deck overlooking the immense yard. Newly paved driveway. Low property taxes. Owner of 16 years has continually improved this property for one lucky buyer

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Douglass

McColly Real Estate License #RB14048605 Listed on: 06/26/2018

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 177
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Independence Hill Add 03 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451220381024000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,159

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: Acreage, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Hill Add 03
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 475
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch-Enclosed, Fence
  • Acres: 0.305

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 177
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13286
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451220381024000030
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1159

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2018
Closed on
Aug 24, 2018
Sold by
Lawser Carrie J
Bought by
Ayala Rico E
Seller's Agent
Tina Douglass
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Current Estimated Value
$242,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,081
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$142,373
Outstanding Balance
$126,134
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$105,442

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Lawser Warren K
Bought by
Lawser Carrie J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2014
Sold by
Lawser Warren K and Lawser Carrie J
Bought by
Lawser Carrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,525
Interest Rate
4.11%
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
Ayala Rico E -- Community Title Co
Lawser Carrie J -- None Available
Lawser Carrie -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ayala Rico E $7,053
Open Ayala Rico E $50,000
Closed Ayala Rico E $35,269
Open Ayala Rico E $142,373
Previous Owner Lawser Carrie $66,525
Previous Owner Lawser Warren $23,019
Previous Owner Lawser Warren K $74,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Sold $145,000 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2018 06/26/18 For Sale $145,000 -- $67 / 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 $4,028 $175,200 $29,200 $146,000
2023 $1,456 $171,900 $28,100 $143,800
2022 $1,508 $155,800 $24,600 $131,200
2021 $1,370 $145,000 $24,600 $120,400
2020 $1,263 $138,200 $23,400 $114,800
2019 $1,624 $136,100 $23,400 $112,700
2018 $1,193 $108,500 $23,400 $85,100
2017 $1,159 $108,100 $23,400 $84,700
2016 $1,152 $107,500 $22,600 $84,900
2014 $828 $109,300 $22,300 $87,000
2013 $875 $110,100 $24,000 $86,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Tina Douglass

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 808-3236

    7 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Tina Douglass
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR437482

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-20-381-024.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

8326 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 8326 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 26 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $242,081, approximately $112 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 8326 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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