NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3311 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $282,520

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,941 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 11, 2021

Last sale price $215,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,886/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Landscaped
  • Fenced
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Community Storage Space

About This Home

As of February 2021

Lovely home in MOVE-IN Condition! Home was remodeled in 2015! Spacious Bi-Level with 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Bright and Sunny Front living room with new Window is open to the large Dining area. Kitchen, with granite countertops and Stainless appliances, includes counter seating and a gorgeous backsplash. 3 Bedrooms on the Main Level and remodeled Bathroom. Downstairs to a large rec room, the 4th bedroom (currently used as an exercise room) Laundry and another remodeled Bath! Plenty of storage space in the home! The Large Fenced in Back Yard has a storage shed and playset. The ROOF was new in 2015. The sellers also replaced exterior siding and painted interior. In 2020 NEW AC, FURNACE and Water Heater! Home is conveniently located near Hwy 30 for easy work commute. Close to Shopping and less than 45 minutes into Chicago. Not a drive by! Make your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claudia Miller Forrest

Century 21 Circle License #RB14050500 Listed on: 12/23/2020

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Collins

New Chapter Real Estate License #RB17000228

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 120
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451219232007000030

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Gardens Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,467

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1473
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1016
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 925
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.22
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • Parcel #: 451219232007000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1467

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2020
Closed on
Feb 11, 2021
Sold by
Armagast David Edward
Bought by
Edmonson Victor D
Seller's Agent
Claudia Miller Forrest
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Collins
New Chapter Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Current Estimated Value
$267,380

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,380
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%
Original Mortgage
$7,525
Interest Rate
2.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2015
Closed on
Feb 23, 2016
Sold by
Jwm Capital Llc
Bought by
Armagast David Edward
Seller's Agent
Edward Hickey
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
List Price
$133,000
Sold Price
$133,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.15%
Original Mortgage
$130,591
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2015
Closed on
May 12, 2015
Sold by
V Mortgage Reo 1 Llc
Bought by
Jwm Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Allen Watkins
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$63,000
Sold Price
$63,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
167.29%
Original Mortgage
$102,891
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2014
Sold by
Johnson Jacqueline A and Brown Curtis L
Bought by
V Mortgage Reo Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2006
Sold by
Austgen Janice and Estate Of Ethel M Lape
Bought by
Johnson Jacqueline A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,141
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Edmonson Victor D $215,000 None Available
Armagast David Edward -- Fidelity National Title Co
Jwm Capital Llc -- None Available
V Mortgage Reo Corp $52,818 None Available
Johnson Jacqueline A -- The Talon Group
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Edmonson Victor D $50,000
Closed Edmonson Victor D $7,525
Open Edmonson Victor D $211,105
Closed Edmonson Victor D $7,525
Previous Owner Armagast David Edward $130,591
Previous Owner Iwm Capital Llc $102,891
Previous Owner Johnson Jacqueline A $97,654
Previous Owner Johnson Jacqueline A $94,141
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Sold $215,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2020 12/23/20 For Sale $215,000 +61.7% $111 / Sq Ft
02/23/2016 02/23/16 Sold $133,000 0.0% $69 / Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2015 08/13/15 For Sale $133,000 +111.1% $69 / Sq Ft
05/20/2015 05/20/15 Sold $63,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
04/21/2015 04/21/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 For Sale $63,000 -- $62 / 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 $5,181 $222,600 $34,500 $188,100
2023 $4,319 $221,100 $33,200 $187,900
2022 $3,908 $195,300 $28,200 $167,100
2021 $1,696 $172,600 $26,600 $146,000
2020 $1,119 $131,300 $25,300 $106,000
2019 $1,467 $129,000 $24,800 $104,200
2018 $1,485 $127,000 $24,800 $102,200
2017 $1,458 $127,200 $24,800 $102,400
2016 $3,103 $130,000 $23,800 $106,200
2014 $633 $95,400 $23,800 $71,600
2013 $748 $101,500 $25,400 $76,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Claudia Miller Forrest

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Claudia Miller Forrest

    Century 21 Circle

    (219) 405-2639

    1 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Claudia Miller Forrest
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  • Kimberly Collins

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kimberly Collins

    New Chapter Real Estate

    (219) 334-8626

    6 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Kimberly Collins
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Edward Hickey

    RE/MAX

  • Allen Watkins

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Allen Watkins

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 307-1159

    29 Total Sales

    Allen Watkins
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 486484

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-232-007.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3311 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3311 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 23 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $267,380, approximately $137 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 3311 W 78th Ave 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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