NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2938 W 78th Place Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $274,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2021

Last sale price $171,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,710/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2021

Merrillville - Ask us How to Buy this home with as little as $5,300 Down and Payments Less than Rent! This Lovely Brick Ranch styled home is situated on a quiet street in the Wonderful Lincoln Gardens neighborhood. Creating a feeling of Safety and convenience, it is located near schools and parks and shopping/dining on Route 30 is literally a minute away! Enjoy your own space with a Big Fenced backyard, Full Basement (with tons of opportunity for MORE living space), HUGE Kitchen/Dinette area for those early morning/Late Day meals and a Very Spacious Living Rm with ample wall space to mount your flat screen tv! Easy to clean Hardwood floors throughout the Living Rm and Bedrooms helps keep dust/germs to a minimum!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lutrell Kirk

Kirk & Company Your Home Sold License #RB14035647 Listed on: 11/25/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Lutrell Kirk

Kirk & Company Your Home Sold License #RB14035647 Listed on: 11/25/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,029

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 120
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,188 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Range Hood
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Lincoln Gardens 05 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451220104019000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,029

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1185
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens 05
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1188
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range Hood
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Acres: 0.22

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • Parcel #: 451220104019000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3029

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2020
Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Security Integrated Corporation
Bought by
Lara Maria D
Seller's Agent
Lutrell Kirk
Kirk & Company Your Home Sold
Buyer's Agent
Lutrell Kirk
Kirk & Company Your Home Sold
List Price
$171,000
Sold Price
$171,000
Current Estimated Value
$236,718

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,718
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.20%
Original Mortgage
$162,450
Outstanding Balance
$147,293
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,842

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2017
Sold by
Elmer William and Elmer Charels William
Bought by
Elimer William

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2017
Sold by
Elmer William and Baldino Teresa
Bought by
Security Integrated Corp
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
Lara Maria D $171,000 Indiana Title Network Co
Security Integrated Corp -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lara Maria D $162,450
Previous Owner Elmer Carmelita M $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2021 01/13/21 Sold $171,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2020 11/25/20 For Sale $171,000 -- $144 / 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 $4,827 $204,900 $34,500 $170,400
2023 $1,802 $206,000 $33,200 $172,800
2022 $1,802 $180,200 $28,200 $152,000
2021 $1,548 $158,300 $26,600 $131,700
2020 $2,480 $124,000 $25,300 $98,700
2019 $3,029 $121,800 $24,800 $97,000
2018 $3,013 $121,800 $24,800 $97,000
2017 $1,084 $120,900 $24,800 $96,100
2016 $697 $120,700 $23,800 $96,900
2014 $813 $127,700 $23,800 $103,900
2013 $844 $127,400 $25,400 $102,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lutrell Kirk

    Kirk & Company Your Home Sold

    (219) 293-8494

    8 in this area

    208 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR485486

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-20-104-019.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

2938 W 78th Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 2938 W 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 25 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $236,718, approximately $199 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 2938 W 78th Place is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Jonas E. Salk Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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