NOT LISTED FOR SALE

260 E 79th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $261,000 - $288,994

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,750 Sq Ft
$99/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2020

Last sale price $165,000 $60 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,873/month

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Great Room
  • Whole House Fan

About This Home

As of March 2020

Looking for a gorgeous home close to all of the amenities on Route 30 and great accessibility to Interstate 65? This one might be just right for you! All brick 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom ranch in Merrillville's highly desirable Chapel Manor subdivision. Kitchen has been updated with new flooring and luxurious cabinets. Master bedroom features walk in closets along with a full en suite! No need for bathroom sharing in the mornings. Main floor bathroom has also been updated to suit your needs. If the updates on the main floor aren't enough, then the finished basement will surely blow you away! In the basement there is a huge amount of recreation space along with 1/2 bath, wet bar and an additional room which can be used as another bedroom. When you step out into the backyard this home just keeps giving! The backyard comes with a deck that is great for the holiday parties! Don't miss your chance to get in this beauty before the holiday season hits. You will not regret seeing this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14047418 Listed on: 10/23/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jasmine Walker

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB17000038

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79 x 101
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • 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 451222103011000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,002

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Whole House Fan
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Chapel Manor Sec 02
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 250
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Barrier Free Access, Common Rec Room, FP Gathering Room, Great Room
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barrier Free Access, Deck, Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.183

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 79 X 101
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7971
  • Parcel #: 451222103011000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2002

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2019
Closed on
Mar 30, 2020
Sold by
Wright Bianca
Bought by
Lewis Antonio Duane
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jasmine Walker
Better Homes and Gardens Real
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Current Estimated Value
$273,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.50%
Original Mortgage
$162,011
Outstanding Balance
$146,340
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$126,909

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Hodalj Mario and Hodalj Teana Z
Bought by
Wright Bianca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
8.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Lewis Antonio Duane -- Community Title Company
Wright Bianca -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Antonio Duane $162,011
Previous Owner Wright Bianca $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Sold $165,000 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
03/10/2020 03/10/20 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2019 10/23/19 For Sale $165,000 -- $60 / 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 $5,138 $220,700 $31,300 $189,400
2023 $2,033 $219,300 $30,400 $188,900
2022 $1,959 $198,900 $26,600 $172,300
2021 $1,737 $176,300 $25,400 $150,900
2020 $1,765 $179,100 $24,700 $154,400
2019 $2,080 $177,300 $24,300 $153,000
2018 $2,002 $167,300 $24,300 $143,000
2017 $2,086 $166,500 $24,300 $142,200
2016 $1,989 $166,300 $23,500 $142,800
2014 $1,580 $162,800 $22,700 $140,100
2013 $1,654 $163,300 $24,500 $138,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nicholas Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nicholas Smith

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 805-2857

    46 Total Sales

    Nicholas Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jasmine Walker

    Better Homes and Gardens Real

    (708) 548-5213

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Jasmine Walker
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR465103

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-22-103-011.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

260 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 260 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 23 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $273,249, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 260 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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