NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3429 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $273,000 - $302,762

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,887 Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2021

Last sale price $266,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,080/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Fenced
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of October 2021

Beautiful Recently Renovated Bi-Level in Lincoln Gardens. So many recent replacements and upgrades within the past year. Beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances that remain. 2 full baths that have also been totally renovated. Roof, siding, windows and furnace only about 2 years old. Master Suite is in the lower level. Nice sized Rec Room. Attached 2.5 car garage. Convenient Semi-Circle Driveway. Deck and Fenced Yard. Come see for yourself!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammey Hale

Ms Hale Realty, LLC License #RB14037327 Listed on: 09/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Martinez

Favela Real Estate, LLC License #RB19000377

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $855

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 69 x 120
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Gardens 03 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451219231009000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$855

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: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1253
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens 03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 962
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 69 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276
  • Parcel #: 451219231009000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 855

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2021
Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Winters Donnell
Bought by
Love Jamaica C
Seller's Agent
Tammey Hale
Ms Hale Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Adam Martinez
Favela Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$266,000
Sold Price
$266,000
Current Estimated Value
$289,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%
Original Mortgage
$252,700
Outstanding Balance
$233,418
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,210

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2020
Closed on
Jun 2, 2020
Sold by
Preferred Homes Llc
Bought by
Winters Donnell
Seller's Agent
Sarah Perez
Starz Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amy Kooi-Day
Better Homes and Gardens Real
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$205,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.61%
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Feb 5, 2020
Sold by
Nrz Reo Ix Llc
Bought by
Preerred Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Ellen Wolters
BHHS Executive Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Wolters
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$75,500
Sold Price
$75,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2692.69%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2019
Sold by
Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Company Na
Bought by
Nrz Reo Ix Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Torres Edward and Torres Jeannette
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon Trusts

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2013
Sold by
Torres Edward J and Torres Jeannette L
Bought by
Torres Edward J
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
Love Jamaica C $266,000 Liberty Title & Escrow
Winters Donnell -- Barrister Title
Preerred Homes Llc -- Community Title Company
Nrz Reo Ix Llc -- Community Title Company
The Bank Of New York Mellon Trusts $124,960 None Available
Torres Edward J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Love Jamaica C $50,000
Open Love Jamaica C $252,700
Previous Owner Winters Donnell $194,750
Previous Owner Preferred Homes Llc $150,000
Previous Owner Torres Edward J $136,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2021 10/22/21 Sold $266,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2021 09/27/21 For Sale $266,000 +29.8% $141 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Sold $205,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
04/18/2020 04/18/20 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2020 04/13/20 For Sale $205,000 +171.5% $109 / Sq Ft
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Sold $75,500 0.0% $41 / Sq Ft
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $75,500 -- $41 / 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 $5,951 $255,700 $29,700 $226,000
2023 $2,414 $254,000 $28,600 $225,400
2022 $2,225 $222,500 $24,300 $198,200
2021 $1,926 $192,600 $22,900 $169,700
2020 $855 $108,300 $21,800 $86,500
2019 $2,490 $106,300 $21,400 $84,900
2018 $2,649 $106,300 $21,400 $84,900
2017 $2,661 $106,800 $21,400 $85,400
2016 $2,574 $106,700 $20,600 $86,100
2014 $2,333 $109,800 $20,600 $89,200
2013 $2,592 $117,000 $21,900 $95,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tammey Hale

    Ms Hale Realty, LLC

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  • Adam Martinez

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Adam Martinez

    Favela Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 888-0085

    2 in this area

    45 Total Sales

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  • Sarah Perez

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sarah Perez

    Starz Realty, LLC

    (219) 308-2795

    9 in this area

    180 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ellen Wolters

    BHHS Executive Realty

    (219) 306-1848

    6 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Amy Kooi-Day

    Better Homes and Gardens Real

    (219) 306-7474

    38 Total Sales

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Andrew Wolters

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 501517

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-231-009.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3429 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3429 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 27 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $289,441, approximately $153 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 3429 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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