NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3712 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $204,000 - $244,609

3 Beds
1 Bath
962 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2022

Last sale price $184,900 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,577/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2022

GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!! DOUBLE AND CREATE YOUR OWN LIVING SPACE IN THIS SPACIOUS BI-LEVEL WITH A BIG 2.5 ATTACHED GARAGE. Never be in the dark...it comes with a whole house generator approx 2-3 years new. The spacious backyard is perfect for summer fun and is fenced on 3 sides. This is an estate sale, selling "as is", no guaranty or warranty. Amenities include newer gas furnace with humidified, big newer central air unit, roof/siding approx 2006; newer refrigerator, stainless dishwasher, microwave range hood, sink/faucets kitchen/bathroom, new washer/dryer. Main floor has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath,living rm w/bow window Lshape to dining rm open to kitchen. Sliding glass doors dining rm to elevated covered wood deck. Unfinished lower level sectioned off for big recreation rm (electric wall heater), 4th bedrm, laundry rm with wall/sink cabinets (possible wet bar or kitchen). Refrigerator in laundry stays. Entry to garage from lower level laundry/utility area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roseann Quilling

McColly Real Estate License #RB14019009 Listed on: 05/16/2022

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x116
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 962 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Lincoln Gardens Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451219205022000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,193

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: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR270
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 925
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air,Other
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.205

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 77x116
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8930
  • Parcel #: 451219205022000030
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1193

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2022
Closed on
Jul 25, 2022
Sold by
Day Thelma J
Bought by
Vanzant Lakish
Seller's Agent
Roseann Quilling
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900
Current Estimated Value
$223,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,752
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%
Original Mortgage
$181,550
Outstanding Balance
$174,282
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$49,370
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
Vanzant Lakish -- Meridian Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanzant Lakish $15,928
Open Day James W $181,550
Closed Vanzant Lakish $181,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $184,900 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2022 05/16/22 For Sale $184,900 -- $192 / 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 $4,642 $201,500 $32,500 $169,000
2023 $1,759 $198,100 $31,300 $166,800
2022 $764 $145,600 $26,600 $119,000
2021 $749 $127,500 $25,000 $102,500
2020 $735 $121,200 $23,900 $97,300
2019 $1,109 $119,000 $23,400 $95,600
2018 $1,149 $119,000 $23,400 $95,600
2017 $1,088 $118,900 $23,400 $95,500
2016 $1,127 $118,800 $22,500 $96,300
2014 $756 $118,900 $22,500 $96,400
2013 $783 $118,600 $24,000 $94,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Roseann Quilling

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR512505

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-205-022.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3712 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3712 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 16 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $223,652, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 3712 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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