NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3738 W 71st Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $309,480 - $364,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,344 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 14, 2014

Last sale price $150,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 124% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,265/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2014

Large Bi-Level home*Large master bedroom with whirlpool tub and seperate shower * large Rec room * 3 full baths * 4 Bedrooms * Tile Foyer * dishwasher * microwave *

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allen Watkins

McColly Real Estate License #RB14022602 Listed on: 04/25/2014

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Pagan

Century 21 Alliance Group License #RB14047510

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,599

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 125

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Fixer Upper

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Prairie Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451218252004000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,599

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1241
  • Subdivision Name: Prairie Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1172
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1172
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.23
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019
  • Parcel #: 451218252004000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2599

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Gmat Legal Title Trust
Bought by
Us Bank Na
Seller's Agent
Allen Watkins
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Pagan
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Current Estimated Value
$336,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$91,275
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,345

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2014
Sold by
Jackson Deandre and Mcmurray Lenora
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2008
Sold by
Brooks Leporte Arnold and Yancey Brooks Kimberly T
Bought by
Mcmurray Lenora and Jackson Deandre S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,880
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Peoples Bank Sb
Bought by
Brooks Laporte Arnold and Yancey Brooks Kimberly T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,920
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Us Bank Na $150,000 Sojourners Title Agency
Us Bank Na $162,000 None Available
Mcmurray Lenora -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Brooks Laporte Arnold -- Ticor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Us Bank Na $120,000
Previous Owner Mcmurray Lenora $197,880
Previous Owner Brooks Laporte Arnold $155,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Sold $150,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $150,000 -- $64 / 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 $5,820 $253,000 $46,100 $206,900
2023 $4,528 $248,400 $43,900 $204,500
2022 $4,528 $226,400 $35,400 $191,000
2021 $4,134 $206,700 $34,200 $172,500
2020 $4,102 $205,100 $33,600 $171,500
2019 $4,526 $205,300 $33,300 $172,000
2018 $4,772 $204,200 $33,300 $170,900
2017 $4,984 $206,400 $33,300 $173,100
2016 $4,773 $208,400 $32,000 $176,400
2014 $2,222 $210,500 $31,700 $178,800
2013 $2,222 $203,900 $32,700 $171,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allen Watkins

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Allen Watkins

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 307-1159

    27 Total Sales

    Allen Watkins
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joseph Pagan

    Century 21 Alliance Group

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 348783

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-18-252-004.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3738 W 71st Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3738 W 71st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 25 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $336,620, approximately $143 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 3738 W 71st Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Merrillville Intermediate School, Edgar L Miller Elementary School, and Pierce Middle School.

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