NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1101 E 53rd Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $271,000 - $313,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2019

Last sale price $196,500 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,853/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cooling Available
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2019

This beautiful Preferred Homes Ranch is HOME! Are you looking for Something Completely Gorgeous and Move-In Ready? How an attached garage? Care for 2 Master Suites? This home has all that plus more!! Charming covered Front Porch. Completely NEW Designer Kitchen and Bathrooms-3 of them!(MUST SEE!) All New Flooring. All New Lighting. All New Plumbing Fixtures. Oversized Recreation Room with two separate areas. Two Walk-In closets in Master. Egress Window in Basement. HUGE Open Backyard. NEW Furnace. NEW Roof. NEW Siding. NEW A/C Unit. NEW Windows!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Perez

Starz Realty, LLC License #RB16001298 Listed on: 02/17/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $886

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 191 x 85
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Georgia Heights Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451203204006000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$886

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1493
  • Subdivision Name: Georgia Heights
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, FP Living/Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered
  • Acres: 0.373

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 191 x 85
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16248
  • Parcel #: 451203204006000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 886

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2019
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Preferred Homes Llc
Bought by
Bielec Stephen
Seller's Agent
Sarah Perez
Starz Realty, LLC
List Price
$196,500
Sold Price
$196,500
Current Estimated Value
$293,353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,853
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$189,941
Outstanding Balance
$170,951
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$122,402

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
252 Investment Services Llc
Bought by
Preferred Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2012
Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Jones Leslie
Seller's Agent
Betty Richmond
Umbrella Real Estate LLC
List Price
$20,000
Sold Price
$20,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2012
Sold by
Suhre Edith Lavonne
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2007
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Commons Edith Lavonne and Suhre Edith Lavonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2007
Sold by
Commons Michael Lee
Bought by
Suhre Edith Lavonne and Commons Edith Lavonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bielec Stephen -- Fidelity National Title Co
Preferred Homes Llc -- Indiana Title Network Co
252 Investment Services Llc -- Indiana Title Network Co
Jones Leslie -- None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $55,488 None Available
Commons Edith Lavonne -- None Available
Suhre Edith Lavonne -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bielec Stephen $189,941
Previous Owner Commons Edith Lavonne $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Sold $196,500 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2019 02/17/19 For Sale $196,500 +882.5% $70 / Sq Ft
10/09/2012 10/09/12 Sold $20,000 0.0% $14 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/20/2012 09/20/12 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2012 07/08/12 For Sale $20,000 -- $14 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,943 $272,900 $37,400 $235,500
2024 $3,943 $273,600 $37,400 $236,200
2023 $2,621 $271,600 $36,400 $235,200
2022 $2,333 $233,300 $28,700 $204,600
2021 $2,065 $206,500 $27,200 $179,300
2020 $1,999 $199,900 $26,200 $173,700
2019 $1,662 $111,900 $25,400 $86,500
2018 $1,753 $108,000 $25,400 $82,600
2017 $886 $107,200 $25,400 $81,800
2016 $1,281 $106,900 $24,500 $82,400
2014 $917 $111,400 $25,700 $85,700
2013 $969 $112,300 $27,700 $84,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Perez

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sarah Perez

    Starz Realty, LLC

    (219) 308-2795

    26 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Sarah Perez
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  • Betty Richmond

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Betty Richmond

    Umbrella Real Estate LLC

    (219) 808-5553

    16 Total Sales

    Betty Richmond
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR449690

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-03-204-006.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

1101 E 53rd Ave, Merrillville, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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