8449 Madison Street Welcome home to this beautifully upgraded ranch duplex nestled in the sought-after Hunter's Glen subdivision in Merrillville! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1, 421 sq ft of stylish, open-concept living --and it shows like a model! Step inside to a glorious great room with soaring cathedral ceilings, luxury laminate flooring, and a dramatic open flow into the chef-inspired kitchen featuring rich dark cabinetry, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel Whirlpool appliances. Enjoy meals at your large peninsula with bar seating, and designer pendant lighting. The adjacent dining area is perfect for entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a private en-suite bath with a glass shower and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms offer flexible space -- ideal for kids, guests, a home office, or hobby room! A second full bath and a finished main-floor laundry room with cabinetry, utility sink with luxurious tile backsplash, round out the floorplan. Outside, enjoy a private backyard patio -- perfect for relaxing or gardening in the raised metal garden bed. The oversized attached 2-car garage is fully insulated and drywalled with extra outlets added and provides ample storage. The garage door is also fully insulated, providing cost savings year-round! Exterior Ring Cameras are included, except for the front door Ring unit. Additional highlights include a Goodman high-efficiency furnace, central air, and low-maintenance siding. The HOA handles common area maintenance at a very low cost, paid semi-annually. Special sensor switch turns exterior lighting on and off automatically at dawn and dusk! Home is wired with blazing fast fiber internet with 6 outlets in secondary bedroom for potential gamers! Bathrooms have upgraded, stylish pull-down faucets! Conveniently located near US-30, I-65, shopping, and dining. This one won't last -- schedule your private showing today!