NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 Ellsworth St Gary, IN 46404

Tolleston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $76,000 - $134,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,867 Sq Ft
$20/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2023

Last sale price $70,000 $14 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $605/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Tolleston Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

5 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHROOMS and lots of space to grow!!! Cape Cod style home W/ POSSIBLE RELATED LIVING! Main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Formal dining room, living room and REC ROOM. Kitchen opens up to rec room. Upstairs you will find the possible related living area complete with 2 BEDROOMS, FULL BATHROOM, kitchen and living room. Basement is partially finished. Detached 2.5 car garage. Large backyard and located across the street from a park. SOLD AS IS!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorrdan Orr

McColly Real Estate License #RB14049020 Listed on: 10/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Manny Hernandez

Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc License #RB14050711

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x133
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Orchard Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450808327011000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,061

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA486
  • Subdivision Name: Orchard Park
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3894
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 973
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.275
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 90X133
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11979
  • Parcel #: 450808327011000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1061

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
4254Ohio Llc
Bought by
Willis Philip and Willis Vivian Garrido
Current Estimated Value
$95,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,316

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Nov 13, 2023
Sold by
Lake Michigan Tax Auction Llc
Bought by
4254Ohio Llc
Seller's Agent
Jorrdan Orr
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Manny Hernandez
Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
7.69%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.51%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Nov 8, 2023
Sold by
Lake Michigan Tax Auction Llc
Bought by
4254Ohio Llc
Seller's Agent
Jorrdan Orr
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Manny Hernandez
Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
7.69%
Views
11

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2023
Sold by
Auditor Of Lake County
Bought by
Lake Michigan Tax Auction Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Willis Philip -- None Listed On Document
4254Ohio Llc -- None Listed On Document
4254Ohio Llc $70,000 None Listed On Document
Lake Michigan Tax Auction Llc $23,777 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Willis Philip $97,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2023 11/13/23 Sold $70,000 +7.7% $14 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2023 10/12/23 For Sale $65,000 -- $13 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $8,420 $78,100 $13,100 $65,000
2023 $1,000 $95,500 $13,200 $82,300
2022 $1,000 $85,300 $7,600 $77,700
2021 $906 $78,400 $7,600 $70,800
2020 $895 $77,600 $7,600 $70,000
2019 $735 $64,200 $6,300 $57,900
2018 $929 $83,800 $8,200 $75,600
2017 $952 $85,000 $8,200 $76,800
2016 $983 $88,600 $8,200 $80,400
2014 $1,572 $136,900 $8,700 $128,200
2013 $1,485 $134,200 $8,700 $125,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jorrdan Orr

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jorrdan Orr

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 267-0677

    3 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Jorrdan Orr
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  • Manny Hernandez

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Manny Hernandez

    Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc

    (219) 613-3567

    6 in this area

    412 Total Sales

    Manny Hernandez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Manuel Hernandez

    Realty Executives

  • A

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Arnulfo Villar Ramirez

    Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc

    3 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Arnulfo Villar Ramirez
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 540109

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-08-327-011.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46404 Tolleston

1537 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN

This home is located at 1537 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN 46404 since 12 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $95,684, approximately $19 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1537 Ellsworth St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Beveridge Elementary School, Bailly Preparatory Academy, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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