NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3820 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $247,000 - $275,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,887 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2019

Last sale price $149,500 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,807/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cooling Available
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of September 2019

Feast your eyes on this Bi-Level Beauty! Located in a charming, family oriented neighborhood. As you walk in and up the stairs to the main floor you will find a dining/living space great for those holiday gatherings. Brand new kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances. 3 bedroom, 1 bath on the main floor and 1 extra bedroom and 3/4 bath on the lower level with a spacious rec room. Separate laundry room with storage. Newly installed laminate floors and carpet throughout the home. Freshly painted upstairs main level and lower level. Lets not forget the covered back deck that looks over the yard with lots of play area. Attached is also a 2.5 car garage with an automatic opener and keypad which adds convenience and safety.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Valle

Realest.com License #RB19000954 Listed on: 07/05/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,086

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76x126

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,887 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Portable Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 451219205018000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,086

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: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR230
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Gardens
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,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: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.22

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 76x126
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451219205018000030
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1086

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 26, 2019
Sold by
Diaz Edgar
Bought by
Jones Ku Wanda
Seller's Agent
Paula Valle
Realest.com
List Price
$149,500
Sold Price
$149,500
Current Estimated Value
$261,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,621
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.71%
Original Mortgage
$146,791
Outstanding Balance
$129,246
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$131,875

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2014
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Stanzione Kathy J
Bought by
Diaz Edgar
Seller's Agent
Roseann Quilling
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$103,000
Sold Price
$103,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$101,134
Interest Rate
3.62%
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
Jones Ku Wanda -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Diaz Edgar -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Ku Wanda $146,791
Previous Owner Diaz Edgar $101,134
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $149,500 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
07/28/2019 07/28/19 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2019 07/05/19 For Sale $149,500 +45.1% $79 / Sq Ft
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Sold $103,000 0.0% $55 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/02/2015 04/02/15 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2014 11/10/14 For Sale $103,000 -- $55 / 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 $5,019 $217,700 $33,700 $184,000
2023 $1,871 $214,200 $32,500 $181,700
2022 $1,871 $187,400 $27,600 $159,800
2021 $1,612 $167,600 $26,000 $141,600
2020 $1,481 $159,200 $24,700 $134,500
2019 $1,794 $124,900 $24,200 $100,700
2018 $1,460 $125,500 $24,200 $101,300
2017 $1,432 $125,600 $24,200 $101,400
2016 $1,427 $125,500 $23,300 $102,200
2014 $1,052 $125,800 $23,300 $102,500
2013 -- $125,500 $24,900 $100,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Paula Valle

    Realest.com

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Roseann Quilling

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR458237

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-19-205-018.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

3820 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 3820 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 05 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $261,121, approximately $138 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 3820 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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