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!
Closed
$201,000
8208 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
2beds
1,028sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.3 Acres Lot
$201,800 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$1,703 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Nicole Milford,
Compass Indiana, LLC 317-563-5051
Bought with:
Nadine Philips, RB14039106
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 821631

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
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: 0.30 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Merrillville
- Subdivision: Independence Hill 3rd Add
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Services availability
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$201,800
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$205,836