NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17540 Merlin Dr Lowell, IN 46356

Cedar Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $302,924 - $328,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 26, 2021

Last sale price $260,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,912 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lowell Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Recreation Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of July 2021

Four bedroom with 2 car garage, but there is more! There is a 2nd 2.5 car garage behind the 1st one. Drive through the 1st garage to get the 2nd oversized 2.5 car garage. There is a 30 x 15 above ground pool. You won't believe it till you see it!! Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Langen

Langen Realty License #RB14029593 Listed on: 06/01/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 13,024 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84 x 155
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,660 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Castlebrook 01 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451924176011000008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,986

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Satellite Dish
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR215
  • Subdivision Name: Castlebrook 01
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level
  • 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: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Deck, Other
  • Acres: 0.299

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 84 x 155
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13024
  • Parcel #: 451924176011000008

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1986

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2021
Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Hooley Rebecca J
Bought by
Jones Timothy
Seller's Agent
James Langen
Langen Realty
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Current Estimated Value
$319,731

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,731
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%
Original Mortgage
$221,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,311
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,420

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2021
Closed on
Jul 26, 2021
Sold by
Hooley Rebecca J
Bought by
Jones Timothy
Seller's Agent
James Langen
Langen Realty
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$260,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,311
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,420

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2015
Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Oakes Jackie N
Bought by
Hooley Rebecca J
Seller's Agent
Lynn Palmer
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$183,000
Sold Price
$183,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$186,734
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2011
Sold by
Sander Timothy A and Sander Leisa A
Bought by
Oakes Jackie N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,257
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2010
Sold by
Sander Timothy A and Sander Leisa A
Bought by
Oakes Jackie N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,257
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Jones Timothy -- Northwest Indiana Title
Jones Timothy $260,000 Northwest Indiana Title
Hooley Rebecca J -- Chicago Title Co Llc
Oakes Jackie N -- Northwest Indiana Title
Oakes Jackie N -- Northwest Indiana Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Timothy $221,000
Closed Jones Timothy $221,000
Previous Owner Hooley Rebecca J $186,734
Previous Owner Oakes Jackie N $152,257
Previous Owner Oakes Jackie N $152,257
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $260,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
06/26/2021 06/26/21 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 For Sale $260,000 +42.1% $157 / Sq Ft
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Sold $183,000 0.0% $110 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2015 07/13/15 For Sale $183,000 -- $110 / 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 $2,734 $286,100 $40,500 $245,600
2024 $6,998 $268,000 $40,500 $227,500
2023 $2,621 $264,000 $40,500 $223,500
2022 $2,621 $263,600 $40,500 $223,100
2021 $1,993 $200,800 $31,500 $169,300
2020 $1,902 $192,100 $31,500 $160,600
2019 $1,935 $187,400 $31,500 $155,900
2018 $2,101 $183,700 $31,500 $152,200
2017 $1,891 $160,900 $31,500 $129,400
2016 $1,715 $158,900 $31,500 $127,400
2014 $1,899 $163,700 $31,500 $132,200
2013 $1,908 $159,000 $31,500 $127,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Langen

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    James Langen

    Langen Realty

    (219) 313-9335

    21 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    James Langen
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  • Lynn Palmer

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lynn Palmer

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 746-0284

    72 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Lynn Palmer
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR494001

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-24-176-011.000-008

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46356 Cedar Creek

17540 Merlin Dr, Lowell, IN

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