209 E 71st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

$173,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,368 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,809 Status: Accepting Backup Offers
Current Price: $173,000 List Date: 7/10/2026 Last Modified: 7/17/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch nestled on a private 1/3-acre lot in an established residential neighborhood. Offering comfortable one-level living, this home features a detached garage and a spacious yard with plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. Enjoy peace of mind with numerous major updates, including a new roof (2012), siding (2014), furnace and central air conditioning (2014), and a water heater (2026). The combination of a desirable location, a generous lot, and important mechanical updates makes this home an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a well-maintained property in a quiet setting. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting ranch your next home! Home is sold as is, where is

Listing Details MLS# 842102

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
6
Accessibility Features YN
No
Above Grade Finished Area
1368
Living Area
1368
Living Area Source
Estimated
Year Built
1949
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
1.5
Lot Size Acres
0.317
Lot Size Square Feet
13809
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Private Yard Fencing: Partial Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: None Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Private Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Features: Deck Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
173000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions
No
Owner Name
Evans Marjorie Lynn
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
209
Street Direction Prefix
E
Street Name
71st
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46410
Subdivision Name
Neighborhood 3431-030

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch nestled on a private 1/3-acre lot in an established residential neighborhood. Offering comfortable one-level living, this home features a detached garage and a spacious yard with plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. Enjoy peace of mind with numerous major updates, including a new roof (2012), siding (2014), furnace and central air conditioning (2014), and a water heater (2026). The combination of a desirable location, a generous lot, and important mechanical updates makes this home an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a well-maintained property in a quiet setting. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting ranch your next home! Home is sold as is, where is

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-07-17T17:07:08Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2026-07-17
Contingent
Accepting Backup Offers
Offer Acceptance Date
2026-07-17

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
senior, homestead

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1368
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
use showingtime.com

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
615
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
117400
Tax Legal Description
PT. S2 NE SW NW S.15 T.35 R.8 214.59 X 75 FT. .37 AC.
Parcel Number
451215152018000030
Additional Parcels YN
No
Township
Ross
Directions
From Rt 30 turn left on Broadway, turn right on E 71st Ave, jog right on Catherine St back on 71st
Census Tract
424.04

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

None
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Private
Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking
Yes
Detached
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

City
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Family Room Main 13.00 13.00 wood floors under carpeting
Kitchen Main 11.80 8.60 laundry in kitchen
Bedroom 2 Main 9.30 11.70
Bedroom 3 Main 9.00 9.90
Primary Bedroom Main 17.30 13.40
Dining Room Main 7.90 8.40 open to kitchen
Listing Office: Keller Williams Preferred Real
Last Updated: July - 17 - 2026
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