NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3643 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $228,000 - $255,298

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,887 Sq Ft
$131/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2020

Last sale price $147,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,716/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2020

Job transfer forces the sale of this lovely vinyl sided Bi-level with 3 bedrooms, one full bathroom, living room, eat in kitchen with newer appliances on main level. Lower level has 4th bedroom, family room with wood burning stove, laundry room and 1/2 bath. Interior has been recently painted with some new carpet. There is a circular drive with a 2 car detached garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joyce Wesen

Meeker Real Estate Inc License #RB14047733 Listed on: 01/21/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x120

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,887 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 451219207012000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,475

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: Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1104
  • 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: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.22

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • Parcel #: 451219207012000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1475

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2020
Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Bogdan Joshua and Searcy Chelsey
Bought by
Lambie James
Seller's Agent
Joyce Wesen
Meeker Real Estate Inc
List Price
$147,000
Sold Price
$147,000
Current Estimated Value
$247,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,825
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.04%
Original Mortgage
$144,337
Outstanding Balance
$128,379
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$119,446

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2009
Sold by
Gorgijovski Lube and Gorgijovski Vaska
Bought by
Bogdan Joshua and Searcy Chelsey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,098
Interest Rate
4.85%
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
Lambie James -- Barrister Title
Bogdan Joshua -- Ticor Cp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lambie James $144,337
Previous Owner Bogdan Joshua $77,064
Previous Owner Bogdan Joshua $28,101
Previous Owner Bogdan Joshua $103,098
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $147,000 0.0% $78 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2020 01/21/20 For Sale $147,000 -- $78 / 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 $4,410 $191,400 $34,500 $156,900
2023 $1,560 $188,200 $33,200 $155,000
2022 $1,560 $164,500 $28,200 $136,300
2021 $1,293 $144,300 $26,600 $117,700
2020 $1,300 $145,800 $25,300 $120,500
2019 $1,413 $126,400 $24,800 $101,600
2018 $1,475 $126,400 $24,800 $101,600
2017 $3,123 $126,500 $24,800 $101,700
2016 $3,021 $126,400 $23,800 $102,600
2014 $2,701 $127,100 $23,800 $103,300
2013 $1,178 $126,800 $25,400 $101,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joyce Wesen

    Meeker Real Estate Inc

    (708) 418-5908

    17 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR468833

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-207-012.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3643 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3643 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 21 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $247,825, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 3643 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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