NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8428 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $238,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2013

Last sale price $66,150 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 254% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,659/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Living Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of May 2013

THREE bedroom 2 bath Ranch * Spacious kitchen/dining area with lots of Oak Cabinets * Living Room Fire Place * Dining Area * Skylight * Mirrored Closet Doors * Finished Basement with Family Room and 2 Extra Bedrooms * Large Privacy Fenced Rear Yard and patio * Finished Heated Garaged * 2% Grant or 2.99% interest rate program available FHA 203K*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allen Watkins

McColly Real Estate License #RB14022602 Listed on: 03/13/2013

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharae Wesson

SLW Realty Group Corporation License #RB14032487

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x178
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Independece Hill Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451220381032000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1051
  • Subdivision Name: Independece Hill
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • 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: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.306

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X178
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13329
  • Parcel #: 451220381032000030

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1981

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Peters Valerie
Bought by
Golston Linda
Current Estimated Value
$234,216

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Outstanding Balance
$80,977
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$154,947

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2013
Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Peters Valerie
Seller's Agent
Allen Watkins
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sharae Wesson
SLW Realty Group Corporation
List Price
$66,150
Sold Price
$66,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2013
Sold by
Larkin Joseph
Bought by
Bank Of New York Mellon and Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2006
Sold by
Larkin Joseph
Bought by
Larkin Joseph and Larkin Heidi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,200
Interest Rate
6.37%
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
Golston Linda -- None Available
Peters Valerie -- None Available
Bank Of New York Mellon $92,700 None Available
Larkin Joseph -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Golston Linda $108,000
Closed Golston Linda $25,500
Previous Owner Larkin Joseph $124,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Sold $66,150 0.0% $47 / Sq Ft
04/01/2013 04/01/13 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2013 03/13/13 For Sale $66,150 -- $47 / 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 $4,600 $189,600 $29,200 $160,400
2023 $1,751 $196,300 $28,100 $168,200
2022 $1,751 $178,000 $24,600 $153,400
2021 $1,573 $164,300 $24,600 $139,700
2020 $1,450 $156,500 $23,400 $133,100
2019 $1,874 $156,500 $23,400 $133,100
2018 $2,104 $165,500 $23,400 $142,100
2017 $2,050 $164,300 $23,400 $140,900
2016 $2,023 $163,700 $22,600 $141,100
2014 $1,546 $161,200 $22,300 $138,900
2013 $1,668 $165,100 $24,000 $141,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allen Watkins

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Allen Watkins

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 307-1159

    29 Total Sales

    Allen Watkins
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  • Sharae Wesson

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Sharae Wesson

    SLW Realty Group Corporation

    (219) 902-6181

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Sharae Wesson
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR324242

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-20-381-032.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

8428 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 8428 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 13 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $234,216, approximately $166 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 8428 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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