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Last sold for $45,000 on Jun 26, 2025

7708 TAFT ST

MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
2
Beds
1
Baths
891 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jun 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,182 (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.$53,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Masonry
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Jonas E. Salk Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Pierce Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Merrillville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

7708 Taft St 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Merrillville 46410
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 98% 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.

Living area891 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 7708 Taft St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrillville 46410Lake County
Living areabigger than891 ft²almost no homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19362% of homes16% of homes

About 7708 Taft St

When did 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN last sell?

7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN last sold on Jun 26, 2025 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN?

7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 891 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN built?

7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN?

7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN is assigned to Jonas E. Salk Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Pierce Middle School (middle), 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 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN compare to other homes in Merrillville 46410?

Among the 11,917 homes in Merrillville 46410, it is bigger than almost none of them (891 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1936 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 7708 Taft St, Merrillville, IN was $1,182. The county assessed it at $53,900.

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