Welcome to 8208 Taft Street, a beautifully cared-for 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering comfort, convenience, and character in the heart of Merrillville. This charming property features gleaming hardwood floors, a large, fully fenced yard, and a full unfinished basement ready for your personal touch--ideal for storage, a workshop, or future expansion.Step outside to enjoy the detached 2-car garage, perfect for vehicles and extra space for tools or hobbies. The location is a commuter's dream with easy access to local expressways, while being just minutes away from shopping, dining, and other everyday conveniences.Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or investing, this solid, well-maintained home is a must-see. Schedule your tour today and imagine the possibilities!
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$201,000
8208 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
2beds
1,028sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.3 Acres Lot
$210,100 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$1,590 Estimated rent
Home value
$210,100
$191,000 - $231,000
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Listed by:
Nicole Milford,
Compass Indiana, LLC 317-563-5051
Bought with:
Nadine Philips, RB14039106
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 821631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Other Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Area: 119.04
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.3
Bedroom 2
- Area: 112.32
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 11.7
Bonus room
- Area: 141.34
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 7.4
Kitchen
- Area: 114.46
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.7
Living room
- Area: 204.14
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.8
Other
- Description: FOYER
- Area: 25.16
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,028
- Total interior livable area: 1,028 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,028
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 451220332021000030
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Independence Hill 3rd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merrillville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,686
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $201,000+5.8%$196/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821631 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2025 | Contingent | $189,900$185/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821631 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+21%$185/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821631 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Sold | $157,000-1.3%$153/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #478754 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2020 | Pending sale | $159,000$155/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RESULTS #478754 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2020 | Price change | $159,000+1.6%$155/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RESULTS #478754 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2020 | Pending sale | $156,500$152/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RESULTS #478754 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $156,500+93.2%$152/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RESULTS #478754 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/1998 | Sold | $81,000$79/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #575983 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,268 +9.2% | $151,800 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $1,161 -2.9% | $149,900 +1.9% |
| 2023 | $1,196 +11.1% | $147,100 +10.5% |
| 2022 | $1,076 +30.2% | $133,100 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $827 +2.8% | $123,800 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $804 -34.8% | $110,800 |
| 2019 | $1,234 +3% | $110,800 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $1,198 +42.4% | $111,300 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $841 | $110,800 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $841 +3.3% | $110,400 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $815 -5.7% | $108,600 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $864 -15.6% | $109,600 -0.3% |
| 2012 | $1,024 +1% | $109,900 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $1,014 -1.7% | $111,900 -2% |
| 2010 | $1,032 | $114,200 -3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $117,800 +14.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,600 +27.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $80,600 +218.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $25,300 +200.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,430 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46410
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jonas E Salk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Pierce Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10Merrillville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Merrillville High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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