6861 Polk St
Merrillville, IN 46410
4 bd 1,680 sqft Built 1964 Lot 7,492 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$230,074
Aug 12, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Sold | $230,074 | Public Record |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Sold | $232,000 | NIRA |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Relisted | $227,000 | MLS #513832 |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Price changed | $227,000 | MLS #513832 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Price changed | $239,000 | MLS #513832 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Listed | $255,000 | MLS #513832 |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Sold | $166,821 | Public Record |
| Feb 3, 2007 | Listing removed | $124,900 | MRED |
| Nov 3, 2006 | Sold | $166,117 | Public Record |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Sold | $124,900 | NIRA |
| Jul 31, 2006 | Listed | $124,900 | MLS #06227988 |
| Jun 13, 2000 | Sold | $97,900 | NIRA |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,700 | $34,900 | $217,600 | $2,110 |
| 2022 | $142,000 | $29,000 | $171,000 | $1,648 |
| 2021 | $122,900 | $27,100 | $150,000 | $1,371 |
| 2020 | $79,100 | $26,300 | $105,400 | $754 |
| 2019 | $79,100 | $26,300 | $105,400 | $1,288 |
| 2018 | $77,700 | $26,300 | $104,000 | $1,143 |
| 2017 | $78,100 | $26,300 | $104,400 | $1,089 |
| 2016 | $77,800 | $25,300 | $103,100 | $1,026 |
| 2015 | $77,400 | $25,000 | $102,400 | $742 |
| 2014 | $82,100 | $24,500 | $106,600 | $787 |
| 2013 | $80,100 | $26,100 | $106,200 | $929 |
| 2012 | $79,000 | $26,100 | $105,100 | $942 |
| 2011 | $81,100 | $26,100 | $107,200 | $938 |
| 2010 | $84,500 | $26,700 | $111,200 | $975 |
| 2009 | $88,200 | $27,700 | $115,900 | $1,006 |
| 2008 | $89,000 | $28,000 | $117,000 | $1,024 |
| 2005 | $84,000 | $26,100 | $110,100 | $1,322 |
Property facts
Year built
1964
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
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Living area
1,680 sqft
Lot size
7,492 sqft
ZIP code
46410
City
Merrillville
Street
Polk St
Coordinates
41.49351, -87.34763
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,520
Gross rental yield
13.14%
Implied cap rate
8.54%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 6861 Polk St last sell?
6861 Polk St most recently sold on Aug 12, 2022 for $230,074.
What is the current tax assessment for 6861 Polk St?
The most recent total assessment for 6861 Polk St (year 2024) is $217,600 with $2,110 in property tax.
How does 6861 Polk St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.4% below the last sale price of $230,074.
When was 6861 Polk St built?
6861 Polk St was built in 1964.
How does 6861 Polk St compare to others on Polk St?
We track 8 other properties on Polk St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Polk St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 6861 Polk St?
6861 Polk St is a 4 bed, 1,680 sqft, 7,492 sqft lot single_family.
Is 6861 Polk St a flip candidate?
Yes — 6861 Polk St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 6861 Polk St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 6861 Polk St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+4.4%
Implied 1-yr
+17.6%
2026 Q3
$333.7K
2026 Q4
$345.1K
ZIP 46410 — Median Price History + Forecast
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