SUPER CLEAN AND ADORABLE bungalow in Merrillville with such charm you'll want to move right in. Orginal hardwood floors, newer flooring in kitchen, new dishwasher and lovely large deck with a FENCED back yard await you for summer entertaining. The attached room off the main bedroom has multiple possibles. .. nursery, office, craft room, music room, YOU choose! Full unfinished basement and 2 car garage complete the ONE LEVEL living home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julia Magagnotti• Haven Realty
•888-724-2836 (broker)
•chris@havenrealtyhomes.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Glenn• Village Realty of Indiana, Inc
This cute little bungalow is move in ready! Just south of Rt 30 and close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. This home offers natural light that makes it bright and airy. The master bedroom has an attached room that has endless possibilities. .. nursery, reading room, office, or whatever you prefer. Original hardwood floors throughout and new flooring in the kitchen. Large deck over looks fenced back yard that is perfect for entertaining!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,731 (+8.8%)
$30,200 + $156,900
$187,100
2023
$1,590 (+42.0%)
$29,100 + $154,600
$183,700
2022
$1,120 (+7.1%)
$25,500 + $106,600
$132,100
2021
$1,046 (+15.9%)
$25,500 + $100,700
$126,200
2020
$902 (−14.4%)
$24,200 + $78,500
$102,700
2019
$1,054 (−4.7%)
$24,200 + $78,500
$102,700
2018
$1,106 (−56.9%)
$24,200 + $79,100
$103,300
2017
$2,567 (+196.1%)
$24,200 + $78,600
$102,800
2016
$867 (+69.7%)
$23,300 + $78,700
$102,000
2015
$511 (−16.1%)
$23,100 + $78,100
$101,200
2013
$609
$24,800 + $76,500
$101,300
Tax history for 8212 Rutledge St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,731 (+8.8%)
$30,200 + $156,900
$187,100
2023
$1,590 (+42.0%)
$29,100 + $154,600
$183,700
2022
$1,120 (+7.1%)
$25,500 + $106,600
$132,100
2021
$1,046 (+15.9%)
$25,500 + $100,700
$126,200
2020
$902 (−14.4%)
$24,200 + $78,500
$102,700
2019
$1,054 (−4.7%)
$24,200 + $78,500
$102,700
2018
$1,106 (−56.9%)
$24,200 + $79,100
$103,300
2017
$2,567 (+196.1%)
$24,200 + $78,600
$102,800
2016
$867 (+69.7%)
$23,300 + $78,700
$102,000
2015
$511 (−16.1%)
$23,100 + $78,100
$101,200
2013
$609
$24,800 + $76,500
$101,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
83 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
872
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
451220331013000030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Rooms Total: 5
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Interior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Equipment: None
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 872
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 872
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 872
Property Information
Year Built: 1941
Levels: One
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 83
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: INDEPENDENCE HILL 3RD ADD. ALL LOT 36
Tax Annual Amount: $902
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 872
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Lake County
APN: 451220331013000030
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
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Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Pierce Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Merrillville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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$197,000 – $238,000
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