2800 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on just under an acre in Merrillville! This property offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality featuring an attached garage plus a large detached pole barn, ideal for hobbies, storage, or workshop space. The beautifully updated kitchen is the heart of the home, offering stylish finishes and plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. The inviting living room showcases a stunning fireplace, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. The second bedroom includes a unique loft area, perfect for additional sleeping space, a reading nook, or play area. With a newer roof and plenty of outdoor space, this property offers both peace of mind and room to enjoy country-style living while remaining close to town amenities.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Range Hood,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedroom2
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 14.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 16.0
Den
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Recessed Lighting,Pantry,Open Floorplan
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,764
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,764
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 11.0
Living Room
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 17.0
Other
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Primary Bedroom
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 451214426006000046
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck,Rear Porch,Patio,Enclosed
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City,Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.89 Acres
- Features: Few Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Additional Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,213 | $14,556 |
| Home Insurance * | $152 | $1,824 |
| Property Taxes | $194 | $2,328 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $1,743 | $20,916 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | Price change | $239,900 |
| 2026-04-07 | Price change | $244,900 |
| 2026-03-06 | Listed for sale | $249,900 |
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