$300,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

3343 E 78th Place Merrillville, IN 46410

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Country Kitchen
  • Landscaped
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

This beautifully updated tri-level home offers a perfect blend of function, flexibility, and outdoor space. With 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths spread across three well-designed levels, there's room for everyone to live, work, and play comfortably.The main floor features a light-filled living room and a recently updated kitchen with newer finishes and appliances--modern, clean, and move-in ready. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides a second living area, half bath, and laundry--perfect for game nights, a home gym, or guest space.The backyard is a true retreat: oversized, private, and fully equipped with a patio for dining, entertaining, or enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. Whether you're starting out, upsizing, or just looking for more usable space inside and out--this home checks all the boxes. Schedule YOUR tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Javier Morataya

Advanced Real Estate, LLC License #RB20000045 Listed on: 07/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Idilia Gallegos

eXp Realty, LLC License #RB22001038

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • N Lincolnway Farms Inc Green A Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451224104016000046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,748

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: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Reso View: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1984
  • Subdivision Name: N Lincolnway Farms Inc Green A
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 616

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.367
  • Waterfront: No
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15987
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 451224104016000046

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2748

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Ferrara Marco A
Bought by
Perez Aziza
Seller's Agent
Javier Morataya
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Idilia Gallegos
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$314,999
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,999
-4.76%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
103.29%
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Outstanding Balance
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Estimated Equity
$295,833

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Jul 29, 2020
Sold by
3343 E78th Land Trusts
Bought by
Ferrara Marco A
Seller's Agent
Larita Thomas
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$204,000
Sold Price
$204,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$188,800
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Freshour Laura Ann
Bought by
3343 E 78Th Land Trust
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Deed -- Mtc
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $15,000 No Value Available
Open $291,513 FHA
Previous Owner $188,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $300,000 -4.8% $162 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Sale $314,999 +54.4% $170 / Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Sold $204,000 0.0% $110 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Sale $204,000 -- $110 / 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 $8,777 $274,800 $28,300 $246,500
2023 $2,639 $274,800 $27,400 $247,400
2022 $2,639 $263,900 $25,100 $238,800
2021 $2,240 $224,000 $23,100 $200,900
2020 $986 $105,100 $21,400 $83,700
2019 $852 $103,300 $21,000 $82,300
2018 $804 $100,400 $21,000 $79,400
2017 $748 $97,200 $21,000 $76,200
2016 $781 $97,900 $20,100 $77,800
2014 $481 $97,900 $20,200 $77,700
2013 $516 $97,900 $21,500 $76,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Javier Morataya

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Javier Morataya

    Advanced Real Estate, LLC

    (773) 425-7346

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Javier Morataya
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Idilia Gallegos

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (219) 805-5254

    3 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Idilia Gallegos
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  • Larita Thomas

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Larita Thomas

    @ Properties

    (219) 973-8481

    5 in this area

    214 Total Sales

    Larita Thomas
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 824571

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-24-104-016.000-046

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410

3343 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3343 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 and is currently priced at $300,000, approximately $162 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 3343 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.

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