NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3253 E 78th Place Merrillville, IN 46410

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $268,446

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 05, 2024

Last sale price $234,900 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,933/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Country Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2024

Welcome home to this Turn Key Ready Tri-Level located near major shopping centers, dining, and expressway! From the charming curb appeal to the newly painted interior, this home is sure to impress! On the main level you'll find a spacious living room with a large picture window that provides plenty of natural light, a galley kitchen that includes a gas range, microhood, and fridge and half bath. A wooden staircase leads you to the upper level where you'll find freshly stained hardwood floors, 3 spacious bedrooms, and full bath. In the lower level you'll find a large rec room with direct access to the backyard, storage, and laundry room. A detached garage, long side drive, and charming backyard complete this gem! Sold As-Is. Call to schedule a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erica Garcia

House Curate Company, LLC License #RB14046467 Listed on: 01/31/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracia Hill

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB21002830

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 98 x 166

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincolnway Farms Ins Green Acr Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451224104006000046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,431

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1830
  • Subdivision Name: Lincolnway Farms Ins Green Acr
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 588
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.373
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 98 x 166
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16248
  • Parcel #: 451224104006000046

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2431

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2024
Closed on
Apr 3, 2024
Sold by
Martinez Javier Calleros
Bought by
James Mikayla
Seller's Agent
Erica Garcia
House Curate Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tracia Hill
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$234,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-4.12%
Views
457
Current Estimated Value
$258,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,712
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$237,993
Outstanding Balance
$234,477
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$24,135

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Apr 1, 2022
Sold by
Ghufran Ahmed
Bought by
Martinez Javier Calleros
Seller's Agent
Nathan Banga
Banga Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Erica Garcia
House Curate Company, LLC
List Price
$202,000
Sold Price
$202,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Ghufran Ahmed
Bought by
Martinez Javier Calleros
Seller's Agent
Nathan Banga
Banga Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Erica Garcia
House Curate Company, LLC
List Price
$202,000
Sold Price
$202,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 25, 2022
Sold by
Ahmed Ghufran
Bought by
Martinez Javier Calleros
Seller's Agent
Nathan Banga
Banga Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Erica Garcia
House Curate Company, LLC
List Price
$202,000
Sold Price
$202,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Habib Fahreen and Hasni Farheen S
Bought by
Ahmed Ghufran

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2013
Closed on
Jun 27, 2013
Sold by
Dufresne Christopher A
Bought by
Hasni Farheen S
Seller's Agent
Tina Freeman
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$88,000
Sold Price
$88,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Original Mortgage
$86,406
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
James Mikayla $234,900 Chicago Title
Martinez Javier Calleros -- Drake Andrew R
Martinez Javier Calleros -- Drake Andrew R
Martinez Javier Calleros -- Drake Andrew R
Ahmed Ghufran -- None Available
Hasni Farheen S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open James Mikayla $237,993
Previous Owner Ahmed Ghufran $113,000
Previous Owner Hasni Farheen S $86,406
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2024 04/05/24 Sold $234,900 -2.1% $129 / Sq Ft
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2024 02/13/24 Price Changed $239,900 -2.1% $132 / Sq Ft
01/31/2024 01/31/24 For Sale $245,000 +21.3% $135 / Sq Ft
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $202,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
03/19/2022 03/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Sale $202,000 +129.5% $111 / Sq Ft
06/27/2013 06/27/13 Sold $88,000 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft
05/20/2013 05/20/13 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2013 04/04/13 For Sale $88,000 -- $72 / 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 $6,656 $229,200 $31,500 $197,700
2023 $4,168 $208,400 $30,500 $177,900
2022 $1,978 $197,800 $28,000 $169,800
2021 $1,334 $133,400 $25,700 $107,700
2020 $1,266 $126,600 $23,800 $102,800
2019 $1,599 $124,000 $22,200 $101,800
2018 $1,559 $124,000 $22,200 $101,800
2017 $1,629 $124,000 $22,200 $101,800
2016 $1,559 $124,000 $22,200 $101,800
2014 $3,291 $131,500 $22,500 $109,000
2013 $1,123 $131,800 $23,900 $107,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erica Garcia

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Erica Garcia

    House Curate Company, LLC

    (219) 313-0140

    3 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Erica Garcia
    Section Image
  • Tracia Hill

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Tracia Hill

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Tracia Hill
    Section Image
  • Nathan Banga

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Nathan Banga

    Banga Realty, LLC

    (219) 688-0129

    31 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Nathan Banga
    Section Image

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tina Freeman

    McColly Real Estate

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 544468

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-24-104-006.000-046

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410

3253 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3253 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 31 January 2024 and is currently estimated at $258,612, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 3253 E 78th Place is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including John Wood Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS® Copyright 2025 MuItiple Listing Service of the Northwest Indiana Realtors Association Multiple Listing Service (NIRA MLS). All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes