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979 W 70TH PL

MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,912 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$664 (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.$102,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Extra Front
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 140 ft²

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.

E
Homer Iddings Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Pierce Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Merrillville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

979 W 70th 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Merrillville 46410
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Merrillville 46410
  • Newer than 72% 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 area2,912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 979 W 70th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrillville 46410Lake County
Living areabigger than2,912 ft²89% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac32% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than199072% of homes72% of homes

About 979 W 70th Pl

When did 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN last sell?

979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN last sold on Aug 17, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN?

979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,912 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN built?

979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN?

979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN is assigned to Homer Iddings 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 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN compare to other homes in Merrillville 46410?

Among the 11,918 homes in Merrillville 46410, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,912 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1990 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 979 W 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN was $664. The county assessed it at $102,400.

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