NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3654 W 78th Place Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $217,000 - $255,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,887 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 21, 2018

Last sale price $137,900 $73 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,638/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Country Kitchen
  • Cooling Available
  • Recreation Room
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2018

Finally! A 5 bedroom affordable home with great location, huge garage with storage, and easy access to Rte 30 and I-65. This bi-level features a fenced-in yard, raised deck, Anderson windows, oak cabinets, spacious eat-in kitchen, and a 530 sq foot additional room ready to be finished above the garage. Do you want extra storage, a play room, living space, or a work area? So many possibilities for it! A few newer items to note: water heater new in 2016, microwave in 2015, and newer garage door. Appliances may be negotiable, and an HMS home warranty is provided to you for piece of mind. Make this one a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Klimczak

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14040620 Listed on: 02/01/2018

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x120
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,887 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Lincoln Gardens Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451219207023000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,118

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR121
  • 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: Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
  • Acres: 0.22

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • Parcel #: 451219207023000030
  • Zoning Description: Res

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1118

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2018
Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Benkert Todd A and Benkert Heidi L
Bought by
Azcona Rita M
Seller's Agent
Amanda Klimczak
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$137,900
Sold Price
$137,900
Current Estimated Value
$243,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,172
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$135,401
Outstanding Balance
$117,342
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$125,730

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2008
Sold by
Diehl James A and Diehl Penny Kay
Bought by
Benkert Todd A and Benkert Heidi L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,524
Interest Rate
6.41%
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
Azcona Rita M -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Benkert Todd A -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Azcona Rita M $135,401
Previous Owner Benkert Todd A $130,524
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Sold $137,900 0.0% $73 / Sq Ft
02/09/2018 02/09/18 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 For Sale $137,900 -- $73 / 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 $4,124 $179,100 $34,500 $144,600
2023 $1,500 $176,000 $33,200 $142,800
2022 $1,415 $153,800 $28,200 $125,600
2021 $1,206 $137,900 $26,600 $111,300
2020 $1,100 $131,000 $25,300 $105,700
2019 $1,446 $128,600 $24,800 $103,800
2018 $1,483 $126,900 $24,800 $102,100
2017 $1,119 $105,800 $24,800 $81,000
2016 $1,118 $105,500 $23,800 $81,700
2014 $768 $105,200 $23,800 $81,400
2013 $897 $111,900 $25,400 $86,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amanda Klimczak

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Amanda Klimczak

    Realty Executives

    (219) 796-3874

    2 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Amanda Klimczak
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR428803

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-207-023.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3654 W 78th Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3654 W 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 01 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $243,072, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 3654 W 78th Place 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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