$182,000 - $216,675
RENTED JUN 2, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,971 Sq Ft
$98 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold April 01, 2025

Last sale price $189,900 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,388/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Garage
  • No HOA
  • Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Rosenbaum Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover your dream home in this charming, four bed, two bath move-in ready bi-level located in the heart of Merrillville, Indiana! This spacious single-family home offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern appeal in a lease or rent to own option. Nestled on a peaceful dead-end street in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Just minutes from major highways, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment with easy access to all that Merrillville has to offer. Enjoy a beautifully maintained fenced in backyard for pets, play or relaxation. Also enjoy the back deck, ideal for outdoor entertaining, barbecues, or simply soaking in the sun. This home boasts a bright and airy layout with generous living spaces, designed for both everyday living and hosting guests. Take advantage of the rent to own program, allowing you to move in now and work toward homeownership at your own pace, today!12 month lease required if not utilizing rent to own. Zillow Apps NOT accepted. 40 application fee to rent. All utilities paid by tenant and in tenant's name before moving in. Off-street and driveway parking included. Pets welcome with 300 non-refundable pet deposit/pet +25/month/pet. Tenant is responsible for lawn upkeep and snow removal. This property does not take vouchers.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kristin Trzoski

Advanced Real Estate, LLC License #RB14036260 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Kristin Trzoski

Advanced Real Estate, LLC License #RB14036260 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,971 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No Utilities

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Gardens 12 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 5/16/25
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for taxes
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 451218431004000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,178

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Owner Pays: Taxes
  • Available Date: 2025-05-16

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1984
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens 12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1971
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Bi-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.165
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7187
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 451218431004000030

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
Mar 31, 2025
Sold by
Housemart Inc
Bought by
Indiana Dunes Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Connor Pascoe
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Trzoski
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-9.53%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$192,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$194,810
Outstanding Balance
$131,346
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$62,321

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Scheffers Nathan R
Bought by
Housemart Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,500
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2015
Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Knight Kisha L
Bought by
Scheffers Nathan R
Seller's Agent
Michael Cacovski
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$93,500
Sold Price
$93,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
Original Mortgage
$91,805
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Indiana Dunes Homes Llc -- None Listed On Document
Housemart Inc -- None Listed On Document
Housemart Inc $140,000 None Listed On Document
Scheffers Nathan R -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Indiana Dunes Homes Llc $194,810
Previous Owner Housemart Inc $217,500
Previous Owner Scheffers Nathan R $91,805
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Rent $2,300 0.0% --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $189,900 -2.1% $96 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Price Changed $193,900 -0.5% $98 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Price Changed $194,900 -2.0% $99 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Price Changed $198,900 -0.5% $101 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Price Changed $199,900 -4.8% $101 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $209,900 +124.5% $106 / Sq Ft
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $93,500 0.0% $50 / Sq Ft
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2015 09/11/15 For Sale $93,500 -- $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 $4,178 $181,000 $25,900 $155,100
2023 $1,527 $178,300 $24,900 $153,400
2022 $1,447 $156,200 $21,100 $135,100
2021 $1,276 $143,000 $19,900 $123,100
2020 $1,169 $136,100 $19,000 $117,100
2019 $1,525 $133,800 $18,600 $115,200
2018 $1,649 $133,300 $18,600 $114,700
2017 $3,276 $133,000 $18,600 $114,400
2016 $3,246 $136,300 $17,900 $118,400
2014 $2,911 $137,000 $17,900 $119,100
2013 $1,247 $136,200 $19,100 $117,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 820756

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-18-431-004.000-030