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$192,569$168 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

281 W 68TH PL

MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,144 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$193K
$174K low$211K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,524 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$154,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.57 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Pierce Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Homer Iddings Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Merrillville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Merrillville Community School

Neighborhood · ZIP 46410These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,474
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,550
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

281 W 68th Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Merrillville 46410
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Merrillville 46410
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Merrillville 46410
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Merrillville 46410

What homes are worth in Merrillville 46410

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$138K$429K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Merrillville 46410.

How it measures up in Merrillville 46410

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrillville 46410.

Estimated value$192,569
CheaperTypical $236,858Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 281 W 68th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrillville 46410Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,56920% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16876% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²12% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac71% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than196031% of homes48% of homes

About 281 W 68th Pl

How much is 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN is $192,569 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $173,641 to $211,497. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN?

281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN built?

281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN?

281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN is assigned to Pierce Middle School (middle), rated C; Homer Iddings Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Merrillville High School (high), rated D. All sit in Merrillville Community School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN compare to other homes in Merrillville 46410?

Among the 11,921 homes in Merrillville 46410, it is worth more than 20% of them ($192,569 against a typical $236,858), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($168 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,746 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1960 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN was $1,524. The county assessed it at $154,500.

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