NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8420 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $278,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,967 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2013

Last sale price $67,500 $34 Per Sq Ft

Est. 265% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,710/month

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of May 2013

Huge 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on large lot. Main level has Master bedroom, living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room & family room. Beautiful hardwood floors. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath & TV room. 2 car garage. Large fenced in yard & storage shed. This is a short sale. Home being sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claudie Ursitti

McColly Real Estate License #RB14050379 Listed on: 12/17/2012

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x178
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,967 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Cellar

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 421220381030000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,629

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
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR270
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR270
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • 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, Microwave, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room
  • Basement: Cellar
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Porch-Enclosed, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.306

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75x178
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13329
  • Parcel #: 421220381030000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1629

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Parton David P
Bought by
Menchaca Aubin
Current Estimated Value
$246,389

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,724
Outstanding Balance
$92,249
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$166,954

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 17, 2012
Closed on
May 6, 2013
Sold by
Verduzco Rose M and Verduzco Rosemary
Bought by
Parton David P
Seller's Agent
Claudie Ursitti
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$67,500
Sold Price
$67,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.54%
Original Mortgage
$63,150
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2004
Sold by
Verduzco Larry R and Verduzco Rosemary
Bought by
Verduzco Rose M and Verduzco Rosemary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,823
Interest Rate
7.75%
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
Menchaca Aubin -- Community Title Co
Parton David P -- Community Title Co
Verduzco Rose M -- Indiana Title Network Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Menchaca Aubin $117,724
Previous Owner Parton David P $28,800
Previous Owner Parton David P $63,150
Previous Owner Verduzco Rosemary $115,000
Previous Owner Verduzco Rose M $102,823
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2013 05/06/13 Sold $67,500 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
05/06/2013 05/06/13 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2012 12/17/12 For Sale $67,500 -- $34 / 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 $4,414 $191,800 $29,200 $162,600
2023 $1,652 $188,400 $28,100 $160,300
2022 $1,652 $170,600 $24,600 $146,000
2021 $1,498 $158,700 $24,600 $134,100
2020 $1,381 $151,200 $23,400 $127,800
2019 $1,796 $151,200 $23,400 $127,800
2018 $1,894 $152,200 $23,400 $128,800
2017 $1,849 $151,500 $23,400 $128,100
2016 $1,839 $151,700 $22,600 $129,100
2014 $1,391 $149,800 $22,300 $127,500
2013 $1,454 $150,100 $24,000 $126,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Claudie Ursitti

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Claudie Ursitti

    McColly Real Estate

    (708) 769-5261

    1 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Claudie Ursitti
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR319592

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-20-381-030.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

8420 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 8420 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 17 December 2012 and is currently estimated at $246,389, approximately $125 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 8420 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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