5353 Garfield Street, Merrillville, IN 46410

$199,700
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,156 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active
Current Price: $199,700 List Date: 7/13/2026 Last Modified: 7/20/2026

Overview

Description

This solid, beautifully maintained 3-bedroom brick and vinyl ranch radiates homey, feel-good vibes from the moment you step inside. Packed with character and timeless charm, this gem is officially ready for its next chapter! The full-sized basement is your blank slate. Imagine the ultimate game room, a high-energy home gym, or a cozy movie lounge all right downstairs. The attached garage is a game-changer when winter rolls around. No more scraping ice off your windshield in January! Plus, with forced air heating and central A/C, you'll stay perfectly cozy year-round.Here's the real jackpot, the property taxes are incredibly low, offering real, lasting savings for whoever calls this place home. Don't let this one slip away, schedule your tour today and see the potential for yourself!

Listing Details MLS# 842163

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
5
Above Grade Finished Area
1156
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1156
Living Area
1156
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1967
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.17
Lot Size Square Feet
7405.2
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Other Basement: Sump Pump; Unfinished Cooling: Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Flooring: Hardwood; Linoleum Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Corner Lot; Landscaped Possession: Other Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
199700
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions
Yes
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
5353
Street Name
Garfield
Street Suffix
Street
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46410
Subdivision Name
Meadowdale 03

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
This solid, beautifully maintained 3-bedroom brick and vinyl ranch radiates homey, feel-good vibes from the moment you step inside. Packed with character and timeless charm, this gem is officially ready for its next chapter! The full-sized basement is your blank slate. Imagine the ultimate game room, a high-energy home gym, or a cozy movie lounge all right downstairs. The attached garage is a game-changer when winter rolls around. No more scraping ice off your windshield in January! Plus, with forced air heating and central A/C, you'll stay perfectly cozy year-round.Here's the real jackpot, the property taxes are incredibly low, offering real, lasting savings for whoever calls this place home. Don't let this one slip away, schedule your tour today and see the potential for yourself!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-07-13T07:15:41Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-07-13

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1156
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Merrillville
Tax Annual Amount
1108
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
131500
Tax Legal Description
MEADOWDALE 3RD SUBDIVISION ALL L. 48
Parcel Number
451205228005000031
Township
Ross
Directions
From Taft to 54th turn right. Go unto Grant St and turn left on 53rd. The home is on the end of the cul-de-sac.
Census Tract
424.01

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Other
Yes

Basement

Sump Pump
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Linoleum
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Possession

Other
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 16.00 15.00
Kitchen Main 12.00 14.00
Primary Bedroom Main 12.00 11.00
Bedroom 2 Main 14.00 9.00
Bedroom 3 Main 13.00 9.00
Listing Office: Realty Executives Premier
Last Updated: July - 20 - 2026
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