NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2298 E 73rd Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Estimated Value: $399,647 - $463,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,975 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2024

Last sale price $399,000 $202 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,560/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2024

**Motivated Seller** **Bring an offer**Are you ready to start the New Year in a new home? Look no further! Absolutely stunning ranch home nestled on an acre lot. This immaculate property spans 2,000 square feet, featuring a new roof, new kitchen and bathrooms, new deck and landscaping and a full unfinished basement. As you step through the front door, you're greeted by an abundance of natural light that illuminates the gathering area. The heart of the home boasts a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, sleek granite countertops, farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, and a stylish backsplash create an atmosphere meant for creating culinary masterpieces and entertaining. Through the kitchen you will find your living room with stone gas fireplace. The double sliding doors will lead you out to your new deck with a covered Gazebo for extra entertaining space! There is a newly paved drive to 40x30 pole barn for all your tools and toys and an enclosed car port.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Courtney Aydt

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB23000526 Listed on: 01/19/2024

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Last Buyer's Agent

Abergayle Sheets

Listing Leaders Executive RE License #RB21001545

Listing Leaders Executive RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 435x94
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,975 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Portable Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Green Acres Dev Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451214401004000046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,077

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA769
  • Subdivision Name: Green Acres Dev
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1975
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, Primary Downstairs, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.939
  • Construction Type: Asphalt, Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 435x94
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40903
  • Parcel #: 451214401004000046

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4077

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 12, 2024
Sold by
Looney Jeff S
Bought by
Blaylock Shannon
Seller's Agent
Courtney Aydt
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Abergayle Sheets
Listing Leaders Executive RE
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$425,162

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,162
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$391,773
Outstanding Balance
$383,904
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$41,258

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 8, 2024
Sold by
Looney Jeff S
Bought by
Blaylock Shannon
Seller's Agent
Courtney Aydt
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Abergayle Sheets
Listing Leaders Executive RE
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Views
87

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,773
Outstanding Balance
$383,904
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$41,258

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2022
Sold by
Looney Jeff S
Bought by
City Of Hobart

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2021
Closed on
Feb 15, 2022
Sold by
Arnold Kimberly J and Arnold Michael E
Bought by
Looney Jeff S
Seller's Agent
Jessica Cardin
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Mullins
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$346,000
Sold Price
$346,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$328,700
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2021
Closed on
Feb 9, 2022
Sold by
Arnold Kimberly J and Arnold Michael E
Bought by
Looney Jeff S
Seller's Agent
Jessica Cardin
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Mullins
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$346,000
Sold Price
$346,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,700
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2019
Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Rendina Mary Lou
Bought by
Rendina Brian and Rendina Philip J
Seller's Agent
Bryan Bennett
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.63%
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
3.6%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2019
Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Rendina Brian and Philip J Rendina Living Trust
Bought by
Arnold Kimberly J and Arnold Michael E
Seller's Agent
Bryan Bennett
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
3.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Makarowski Pamela and Rendina Brian
Bought by
Rendina Brian and Philip J Rendina Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2008
Sold by
Rendina Philip J and Rendina Mary Lou
Bought by
Rendina Philip J and Rendina Mary Lou
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
Blaylock Shannon -- Meridian Title
Blaylock Shannon $399,000 Meridian Title
City Of Hobart -- None Listed On Document
Looney Jeff S -- Liberty Title
Looney Jeff S -- Liberty Title
Rendina Brian -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Rendina Brian -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Arnold Kimberly J -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Rendina Brian -- None Available
Rendina Philip J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blaylock Shannon $391,773
Closed Blaylock Shannon $391,773
Previous Owner Looney Jeff S $328,700
Previous Owner Looney Jeff S $328,700
Previous Owner Arnold Kimberly J $209,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Sold $399,000 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft
02/03/2024 02/03/24 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2024 01/19/24 For Sale $399,000 +15.3% $202 / Sq Ft
02/11/2022 02/11/22 Sold $346,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/10/2022 01/10/22 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2021 12/22/21 For Sale $346,000 +57.3% $175 / Sq Ft
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Sold $220,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2019 11/07/19 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2019 08/16/19 For Sale $220,000 -- $111 / 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
2025 $4,304 $385,400 $31,200 $354,200
2024 $11,261 $384,000 $31,200 $352,800
2023 $3,719 $352,600 $30,600 $322,000
2022 $3,448 $335,000 $28,100 $306,900
2021 $2,408 $227,100 $25,800 $201,300
2020 $2,386 $225,000 $24,700 $200,300
2019 $2,296 $182,800 $22,700 $160,100
2018 $2,618 $181,000 $22,700 $158,300
2017 $2,721 $180,100 $22,700 $157,400
2016 $2,613 $180,200 $21,900 $158,300
2014 $2,346 $187,000 $22,200 $164,800
2013 $2,368 $178,900 $22,800 $156,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Courtney Aydt

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Courtney Aydt

    Better Homes and Gardens Real

    (219) 742-5961

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Courtney Aydt
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  • Abergayle Sheets

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Abergayle Sheets

    Listing Leaders Executive RE

    (219) 381-1093

    5 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Abergayle Sheets
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  • Jessica Cardin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jessica Cardin

    Realty Executives

    (219) 252-8795

    10 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Jessica Cardin
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Shanna Schweitzer

    Realty Executives

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  • Lisa Mullins

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lisa Mullins

    @ Properties

    (219) 306-2059

    6 in this area

    285 Total Sales

    Lisa Mullins
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  • Bryan Bennett

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Bryan Bennett

    Century 21 Alliance Group

    (219) 462-2090

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Bryan Bennett
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 543877

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-14-401-004.000-046

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410

2298 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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