NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8432 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $179,000 - $216,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2015

Last sale price $60,000 $53 Per Sq Ft

Est. 237% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,328/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2015

Prime acreage on busy street near Lake County Government Center. Potential Commercial or Multi Tenant use. 76 yr old 3 bedroom home is a fixer upper. Seller is motivated. Property being sold as is condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Lopez

RE/MAX Realty Associates License #RB14044362 Listed on: 01/30/2015

RE/MAX Realty Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Anita Sakes

McColly Real Estate License #RB14050786

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 126x721

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fixer Upper
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,142 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451220381036000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR337
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • 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: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 2

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 126x721
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451220381036000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2912

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2015
Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Gazca Raul and Gazca Dina
Bought by
Valladares Jesus and Valladares Sherrie L
Seller's Agent
Eric Lopez
RE/MAX Realty Associates
Buyer's Agent
Anita Sakes
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Current Estimated Value
$202,299

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,299
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2007
Sold by
Guess Darrell and Guess Darrell W
Bought by
Gazca Raul and Gazca Dina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2005
Sold by
Volom Victor S
Bought by
Guess Darrell and Guess Darrell W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,900
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Valladares Jesus -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gazca Raul -- Stewart Title Services Of No
Guess Darrell -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Guess Darrell $114,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Sold $60,000 0.0% $53 / Sq Ft
02/23/2015 02/23/15 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2015 01/30/15 For Sale $60,000 -- $53 / 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 $2,716 $118,200 $23,700 $94,500
2023 $2,101 $115,900 $22,800 $93,100
2022 $2,101 $104,800 $20,000 $84,800
2021 $1,958 $97,600 $20,000 $77,600
2020 $1,879 $93,700 $19,000 $74,700
2019 $2,214 $93,700 $19,000 $74,700
2018 $2,367 $94,300 $19,000 $75,300
2017 $2,358 $93,900 $19,000 $74,900
2016 $2,307 $94,900 $18,300 $76,600
2014 $1,987 $93,500 $18,100 $75,400
2013 $2,082 $94,000 $19,500 $74,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Lopez

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Eric Lopez

    RE/MAX

    (219) 798-3181

    72 Total Sales

    Eric Lopez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Anita Sakes

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR365187

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-20-381-036.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

8432 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 8432 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 30 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $202,299, approximately $177 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 8432 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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