NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 E 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $259,000 - $287,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,881 Sq Ft
$97/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2018

Last sale price $144,900 $50 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,919/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of March 2018

Opportunity Knocks for this sprawling brick and stone ranch home with a full partially finished basement in Merrillville, IN. Perched on a corner 160 x 104 Lot, this home has spacious room sizes, lots of big windows, some hardwood flooring, big deck, ample size fenced backyard with handy storage shed, master bedroom has it's own 3/4 bath, office in LL and 2 Fireplaces = one on each level Living Room FP is stone and basement FP in the huge rec room is brick! Breezeway with deck & yard access door connects home to attached garage. With work and updating, this house is worth your careful consideration. Priced to sell below assessed value. Convenient Location close to shopping and expressway access for commuting. Showings by confirmed appointment only with day before notice please. Call with any questions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Safrin

F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Esta License #RB14035249 Listed on: 02/03/2018

F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Esta

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,037

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 142 x 104
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,881 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Chapel Manor Sec 02 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451222103008000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,037

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1172
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1172
  • Subdivision Name: Chapel Manor Sec 02
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 881
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, FP Lower Level, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub
  • Acres: 0.339

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 142 x 104
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14767
  • Parcel #: 451222103008000030
  • Zoning Description: R

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2037

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2018
Closed on
Apr 9, 2018
Sold by
Bryant Michelle M and Collins Francine
Bought by
Bryant Michelle M
Seller's Agent
Jeff Safrin
F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Esta
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$144,900
Current Estimated Value
$278,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,977
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.05%
Original Mortgage
$115,920
Outstanding Balance
$99,522
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,355

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2018
Closed on
Mar 23, 2018
Sold by
Colins Michael D and Colins Melanie M
Bought by
Carrillo Joel and Carrillo Angelica M
Seller's Agent
Jeff Safrin
F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Esta
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$144,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,920
Outstanding Balance
$99,522
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,355
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
Bryant Michelle M -- Meridian Title Corp
Carrillo Joel -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carrillo Joel $115,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Sold $144,900 0.0% $50 / Sq Ft
03/19/2018 03/19/18 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2018 02/03/18 For Sale $144,900 -- $50 / 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 $5,331 $229,600 $57,700 $171,900
2023 $2,097 $227,500 $56,000 $171,500
2022 $2,097 $206,100 $49,000 $157,100
2021 $1,872 $184,600 $46,600 $138,000
2020 $1,860 $183,800 $45,300 $138,500
2019 $2,185 $182,100 $44,900 $137,200
2018 $2,381 $170,000 $44,900 $125,100
2017 $2,688 $169,400 $44,900 $124,500
2016 $2,037 $168,300 $43,200 $125,100
2014 $1,613 $163,200 $41,900 $121,300
2013 $1,713 $165,400 $45,200 $120,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Safrin

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jeff Safrin

    F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Esta

    (219) 309-9930

    108 Total Sales

    Jeff Safrin
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR427307

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-22-103-008.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

251 E 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 251 E 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 03 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $278,877, approximately $96 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 251 E 78th 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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