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Price cut: $6K (1/13)

$279,000

8228 Rutledge St, Merrillville, IN 46410

3beds

1,623sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1961

0.25 Acres Lot

$276,600 Zestimate^®

$172/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Well-maintained interiorSolid layoutHardwood floors throughout

CLEAN, MOVE_IN READY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath tri-level in Merrillville with features that are hard to find at this price point. Hardwood floors throughout, a solid layout, and a well-maintained interior make this home an easy choice for buyers ready to move right in. The LARGE YARD offers plenty of space for entertaining, pets, or future outdoor upgrades. The true standout is the HUGE DEEP GARAGE with room for UP TO 4 vehicles, PLUS a LONG driveway for ample parking--perfect for car enthusiasts, contractors, or anyone needing serious storage space. Major updates include a ROOF approximately 4.5 years old, providing added value and peace of mind. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Homes with this much garage space don't last. Schedule your showing today before it's gone!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3

Primary bedroom

Area: 162.56
Dimensions: 13.11 x 12.4

Bedroom 2

Area: 144.45
Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.7

Bedroom 3

Area: 117.66
Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.6

Dining room

Area: 86
Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.6

Family room

Area: 288.29
Dimensions: 22.7 x 12.7

Foyer

Description: Coat Closet
Area: 17.48
Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.8

Kitchen

Area: 86
Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.6

Laundry

Area: 66.5
Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.0

Living room

Description: Hardwood Floors
Area: 188.5
Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.0

Office

Area: 178.2
Dimensions: 16.2 x 11.0

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range
Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,623
Total interior livable area: 1,623 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,048

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 4

Features

Levels: Tri-Level
Exterior features: Storage
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard

Details

Parcel number: 451220331017000030
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
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: $172/sqft
Tax assessed value: $156,300
Annual tax amount: $3,111
Date on market: 12/18/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional

Estimated market value

$276,600

$263,000 - $290,000

$1,874/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/13/2026	Price change	$279,000-2.1%$172/sqft
Source: NIRA #832009 Report a problem
12/18/2025	Listed for sale	$285,000+152.7%$176/sqft
Source: NIRA #832009 Report a problem
1/29/2003	Sold	$112,800$70/sqft
Source: NIRA #76371 Report a problem