Welcome to this beautifully updated, one-level ranch that blends comfort, style, and functionality, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. This charming home features numerous upgrades, including new flooring, light fixtures, and fully renovated bathrooms (2022). The kitchen shines with brand-new appliances installed in 2022, and the conveniently located laundry room just off the kitchen includes a newer washer and dryer (also 2022). Enjoy year-round comfort with a new central air system (2021), and energy efficiency thanks to brand new windows installed throughout the home in 2023 which come with a transferable warranty. The spacious primary bedroom includes its own private half bath, while the large, inviting backyard offers a wood deck and an electric-equipped shed, ideal for hobbies or additional storage. An attached carport provides covered parking and extra storage space. Conveniently located near expressways and shopping, this move-in-ready home truly has it all. Don't miss your chance, schedule your showing today! Showings start Saturday 5/24/25.
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$245,000
5847 Taft Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
3beds
1,374sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.4 Acres Lot
$254,700 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$2,014 Estimated rent
Home value
$254,700
$232,000 - $280,000
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Private half bathAttached carportWood deckCovered parkingSpacious primary bedroomExtra storage spaceNew flooring
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Listed by:
Celia Maldonado,
Century 21 Circle 219-662-5445
Bought with:
Michael Felder, RB15000058
Keller Williams Preferred Real
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 821249
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: private half bath
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Laundry
- Area: 18
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 3.0
Living room
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 21.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Microwave, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,374
- Total interior livable area: 1,374 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,374
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 451205380003000030
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bon Aire Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merrillville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,357
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $245,000+0%$178/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $244,999$178/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $244,999-2%$178/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $249,900-2%$182/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000+18.6%$186/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Sold | $215,000-1.8%$156/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #507019 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $219,000$159/sqft |
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| 1/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $219,000+75.2%$159/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Sold | $125,000+5%$91/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #502232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,000+13.3%$87/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #502232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2014 | Listing removed | $105,000$76/sqft |
Source: Prime Real Estate #350007 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $105,000$76/sqft |
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| 1/3/2014 | Listing removed | $105,000$76/sqft |
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| 8/12/2013 | Price change | $105,000-2.7%$76/sqft |
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| 2/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $107,900-1.8%$79/sqft |
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| 8/21/2012 | Listing removed | $109,900$80/sqft |
Source: Partners Real Estate and Home Finance #294507 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2012 | Price change | $109,900-3.2%$80/sqft |
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| 7/23/2011 | Price change | $113,500-0.4%$83/sqft |
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| 4/21/2011 | Price change | $113,900-0.5%$83/sqft |
Source: Partners Real Estate and Home Finance #285039 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2010 | Price change | $114,500-8.3%$83/sqft |
Source: AJ Realtor, INC #262480 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2010 | Price change | $124,900-2%$91/sqft |
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| 5/14/2010 | Price change | $127,499-0.4%$93/sqft |
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| 5/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $127,999$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,020 +6.5% | $210,000 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $1,896 +8.3% | $210,400 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $1,750 +102.9% | $209,200 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $863 +9.9% | $178,100 +58.5% |
| 2021 | $785 +6.7% | $112,400 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $736 -30.1% | $107,400 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,052 -4.9% | $105,300 |
| 2018 | $1,106 +44% | $105,300 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $769 | $105,200 +1% |
| 2016 | $769 -1% | $104,200 -1.2% |
| 2014 | $776 -6.7% | $105,500 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $832 -14.5% | $107,100 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $973 -2.8% | $106,600 -3.7% |
| 2011 | $1,002 +5.3% | $110,700 +1.8% |
| 2010 | $951 | $108,700 -1.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $110,800 +6.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $103,700 +23.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $84,000 +134% |
| 2003 | -- | $35,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,900 +199.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $11,970 |
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Neighborhood: 46410
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