NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 E 79th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $288,000 - $352,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,066 Sq Ft
$77/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 03, 2015

Last sale price $145,000 $36 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,143/month

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Country Kitchen
  • Cedar Closet
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Intercom

About This Home

As of April 2015

JUST WHAAT YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!! All Brick 4 bedroom Brick Ranch, strong plaster walls, hardwood floors in large bedrooms with generous closets, all in Mint condition! Pella window with mini blinds enclosed in all rooms! 3 bathrooms that are immaculate, spacious carpeted living room with beautiful bay window, tray ceiling, main floor has sunken family room with full brick wall fireplace (gas/log) that leads to finished basement, country kitchen with ceramic back splash that includes planning desk, dining area, cutting board (built-in), tons of cabinets, large sliding patio door that leads to outdoor cemented patio area, large basketball court, & storage shed, 2 car garage with attic storage. House takes up 2 lots! Seller relocating. Come see what you've been waiting for!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beverly Miller

Banga Realty, LLC License #RB14039107 Listed on: 09/23/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,579

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 112 x 164
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Well Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,066 Sq Ft Home
  • Dry Bar
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Intercom
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Chapel Manor Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451222104005000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,579

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks, Sprinkling Well
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Intercom, Sump Pump, Whole House Fan
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR270
  • Subdivision Name: Chapel Manor
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Hot Water
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Hood, None, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet, Country Kitchen, Dry Bar, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Rec Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.4294

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 112 x 164
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18704
  • Parcel #: 451222104005000030
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2579

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
Apr 3, 2015
Sold by
Wilkinson Jean
Bought by
Melton Tashena A and Melton Mark A
Seller's Agent
Beverly Miller
Banga Realty, LLC
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Current Estimated Value
$312,720

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,720
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.55%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Outstanding Balance
$106,158
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$206,562

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2010
Sold by
Thomas Richard C
Bought by
Wilkinson Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,006
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2005
Sold by
Thomas Helen B
Bought by
Thomas Richard C
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
Melton Tashena A -- Liberty Title & Escrow
Wilkinson Jean -- None Available
Thomas Richard C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Melton Tashena A $137,750
Previous Owner Wilkinson Jean $148,006
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Sold $145,000 0.0% $36 / Sq Ft
02/02/2015 02/02/15 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $145,000 -- $36 / 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 $5,876 $252,600 $48,200 $204,400
2023 $2,319 $250,800 $46,800 $204,000
2022 $2,319 $227,200 $41,000 $186,200
2021 $2,073 $202,800 $39,000 $163,800
2020 $2,015 $197,200 $37,900 $159,300
2019 $2,647 $195,500 $37,500 $158,000
2018 $2,372 $187,700 $37,500 $150,200
2017 $2,462 $186,400 $37,500 $148,900
2016 $2,336 $185,600 $36,100 $149,500
2014 $2,040 $196,100 $40,000 $156,100
2013 $2,148 $197,600 $43,000 $154,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Beverly Miller

    Banga Realty, LLC

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR359160

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-22-104-005.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

231 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 231 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 23 September 2014 and is currently estimated at $312,720, approximately $76 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 231 E 79th Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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