23 W 71st Place, Merrillville, IN 46410

$245,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,712 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,797 Status: Active
Current Price: $245,000 List Date: 5/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/08/2026

Overview

Description

Step into this beautifully updated tri level home in the heart of Merrillville, freshly painted throughout and ready for its next owner or tenant. The main level offers a bright and airy great room with a large picture window and recessed lighting, a comfortable bedroom, a full bath, an eat in kitchen, plus a convenient office nook and laundry area. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, while the lower level expands your living space with a generous family room and a versatile flex room ideal for a home office, walk in closet, hobby space, or extra storage. The backyard is made for relaxing and entertaining, featuring a cozy firepit and a brand-new storage shed. With quick access to major highways, shopping, dining, and everything you need, this home is a fantastic opportunity for both renters and investors looking for a move in ready property in a prime location.

Listing Details MLS# 839372

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
9
Above Grade Finished Area
1306
Below Grade Finished Area
406
Living Area
1712
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1950
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.179
Lot Size Square Feet
7797
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Other Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Other Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Recessed Lighting Levels: Tri-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Cul-De-Sac; Front Yard; Landscaped Parking Features: Gravel; On Street Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
250000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
23
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
71st
Street Suffix
Place
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46410
Subdivision Name
Sweneys Court

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Step into this beautifully updated tri level home in the heart of Merrillville, freshly painted throughout and ready for its next owner or tenant. The main level offers a bright and airy great room with a large picture window and recessed lighting, a comfortable bedroom, a full bath, an eat in kitchen, plus a convenient office nook and laundry area. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, while the lower level expands your living space with a generous family room and a versatile flex room ideal for a home office, walk in closet, hobby space, or extra storage. The backyard is made for relaxing and entertaining, featuring a cozy firepit and a brand-new storage shed. With quick access to major highways, shopping, dining, and everything you need, this home is a fantastic opportunity for both renters and investors looking for a move in ready property in a prime location.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-06-08T12:56:21Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2026-06-08T12:56:21Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-22

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Homestead and Supplemental

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
406
Main Level Finished SqFt
900
Lower Level Finished SqFt
406
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Use Showingtime

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Family Room Level
Lower
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Office Level
Main
Other Room Level
Lower
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
1635
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
SWENEY'S COURT LOT 13
Parcel Number
451216277004000030
Township
Ross
Directions
US30 to Broadway, North to 71st Place (right by Dunhill Tuxedos), West to home on lefthand side.
Census Tract
424.04

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes
Other
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes

Levels

Tri-Level
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Parking Features

Gravel
Yes
On Street
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 24.00 12.00
Kitchen Main 16.00 11.50
Office Main 8.00 5.00
Primary Bedroom Main 12.00 12.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 13.00 12.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 13.00 11.00
Family Room Lower 20.00 13.00
Other Lower 13.00 6.00 Flex room
Laundry Main 11.50 6.50 Laundry/utility
Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026
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