Ready to stop renting and start building equity? This charming Hobart ranch close to the highway is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, someone looking to downsize, or anyone ready for a fresh start! Offering easy one-level living, this home 3 bedroom home features hardwood floors, comfortable living spaces, great storage, an attached garage and a brand new AC unit. Out back, you'll love the large fenced yard with plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, summer cookouts, fall bonfires or simply relaxing on the deck. There's plenty of potential here to update at your own pace and truly make the home yours. Affordable, manageable, and full of possibilities--this could be the home that gets you out of renting and into homeownership. Come see the potential and imagine what you could make of it! Home being sold "as-is".
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Price cut: $18.5K (10/8)
$199,000
6286 California St, Hobart, IN 46342
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
7,187 Square Feet Lot
$218,200 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced yardAttached garageRelaxing on the deckBrand new ac unitComfortable living spacesGreat storageHardwood floors
- 32 days
- 1,200
- 146
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Puplava,
RE/MAX Executives 219-987-2230
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 845382
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 6.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 189
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.5
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,187 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 451211203029000046
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Merrillville Heights 02
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hobart
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,950
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$218,200
$207,000 - $229,000
$1,812/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $199,000-8.5%$178/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845382 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $217,500-1.1%$194/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845382 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2026 | Listing removed | $219,975$196/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842462 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,975+266.9%$196/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842462 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2018 | Sold | $59,962-49.1%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2010 | Sold | $117,900-1.7%$105/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #267603 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $119,900+34.7%$107/sqft |
Source: The Roseann Quilling Team, Inc. d/b/a RE/MAX All/Stars #267603 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2002 | Sold | $89,000$79/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #74022 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,950 -2% | $149,300 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $3,010 +14.2% | $147,500 -2% |
| 2023 | $2,636 +12.1% | $150,500 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $2,352 +3.3% | $131,800 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $2,276 -1% | $117,600 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $2,298 +76.1% | $113,800 -1% |
| 2019 | $1,305 -1.6% | $114,900 -2.9% |
| 2018 | $1,326 +24.6% | $118,300 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $1,065 | $118,400 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $1,065 -4.7% | $117,700 -0.5% |
| 2014 | $1,117 -9% | $118,300 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $1,227 -14.5% | $120,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $1,435 +2.9% | $120,100 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $1,395 +28.7% | $119,800 +14.3% |
| 2010 | $1,083 | $104,800 -3% |
| 2009 | -- | $108,000 +0.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $107,200 +40.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $76,300 +178.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $27,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,400 +200.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,130 |
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