NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3614 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $287,037

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,914 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2021

Last sale price $247,039 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,978/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Cooling Available
  • Recreation Room
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

Absolutely Gorgeous 4 bedroom 2 bath bi-level home!! BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN with granite countertops, gorgeous backsplash and all new fixtures!! All new gorgeous and up to date bathrooms. All new lighting and Plumbing Fixtures and all new Flooring!! Detached 2.5 car garage and a Huge fenced in back yard. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anita Pecoski

Listing Leaders License #RB14046586 Listed on: 10/08/2021

Listing Leaders

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,590

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,104 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 92x99
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,914 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Lincoln Gardens Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451219206012000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,590

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1690
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Acres: 0.209

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 92x99
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9104
  • Parcel #: 451219206012000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2590

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Dream Builders Of Northwest Indiana Llc
Bought by
Strong Carla M
Seller's Agent
Anita Pecoski
Listing Leaders
List Price
$247,039
Sold Price
$247,039
Current Estimated Value
$272,259

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,220
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%
Original Mortgage
$242,526
Outstanding Balance
$223,600
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$48,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Chicago Land Properties Llc
Bought by
American Dream Builders Of North West Bi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2021
Sold by
Howard Garry and Howard Evita L
Bought by
Chicago Land Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2007
Sold by
Crum William C and Crum Hilary A
Bought by
Howard Garry and Howard Evita L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Strong Carla M -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
American Dream Builders Of North West Bi -- None Available
Chicago Land Properties Llc $137,000 None Available
Howard Garry -- Northwest In Title Svcs Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Strong Carla M $5,338
Open Strong Carla M $242,526
Closed Strong Carla M $8,646
Previous Owner American Dream Builders Of North West Bi $137,000
Previous Owner Howard Garry $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $247,039 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
10/11/2021 10/11/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $247,039 -- $129 / 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 $6,066 $259,800 $33,900 $225,900
2023 $2,489 $258,900 $32,700 $226,200
2022 $2,247 $226,800 $27,700 $199,100
2021 $1,197 $136,200 $26,100 $110,100
2020 $2,590 $129,400 $24,900 $104,500
2019 $1,438 $127,100 $24,400 $102,700
2018 $1,656 $125,000 $24,400 $100,600
2017 $1,667 $125,300 $24,400 $100,900
2016 $2,318 $125,100 $23,400 $101,700
2014 $1,050 $124,600 $23,400 $101,200
2013 $1,093 $124,500 $25,000 $99,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anita Pecoski

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Anita Pecoski

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 308-6377

    3 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Anita Pecoski
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR502292

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-206-012.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3614 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3614 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 08 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $272,259, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 3614 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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