NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5200 E 70th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Estimated Value: $321,000 - $408,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,411 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 22, 2023

Last sale price $342,900 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,147 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.05 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of June 2023

CHARACTER AND CHARM ON OVER 2 ACRES! This home has many newer updates and a huge addition but still all the farmhouse charm including the original banister from 1850. With over 3000 sq. ft of living space! This updated farmhouse has an amazing 25 x 23 owners suite with 3/4 bath, make up area and sitting room. The formal living room has a wood burning stove and french door leading to the den and the 24 x 12 game room Both the formal living room and den have a cathedral ceiling and skylights. Upstairs has an open concept 19 x 15 bedroom plus an unfinished 23 x 16 walk in attic. Main floor large laundry room. NEW AC, FURNACE, WATER SOFTENER AND WATER PRESSURE TANK! 3 car heated garage. This home is a Treasure!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie Adelman

Ginter Realty License #RB14038267 Listed on: 04/28/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Rae'l Sabau

Banga Realty, LLC License #RB20001542

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 2.05 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 215 x 416
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 3,411 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • John Wood Elementary School
  • Pierce Middle School
  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451307300009000046

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ainsworth Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,229

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

2.05 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Open Lot, Paved, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA185
  • Subdivision Name: Ainsworth
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3411
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Country Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Acres: 2.05
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pierce Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 215 x 416
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 89298
  • Parcel #: 451307300009000046

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2229

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School
  • Elementary School: John Wood Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Bianchi Deborah L
Bought by
Froedge Carl D and Froedge Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Carrie Adelman
Ginter Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rae'l Sabau
Banga Realty, LLC
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$342,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2%
Current Estimated Value
$362,863

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,963
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.02%
Original Mortgage
$245,400
Outstanding Balance
$237,996
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,867

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Bianchi Deborah L
Bought by
Froedge Carl D and Froedge Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Carrie Adelman
Ginter Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rae'l Sabau
Banga Realty, LLC
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$342,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,400
Outstanding Balance
$237,996
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,867

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2006
Sold by
Blanchi Jeffrey A
Bought by
Bianchi Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Froedge Carl D -- None Listed On Document
Froedge Carl D $342,900 None Listed On Document
Bianchi Deborah L -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Froedge Carl D $245,400
Closed Froedge Carl D $245,400
Previous Owner Bianchi Deborah L $133,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Sold $342,900 -2.0% $101 / Sq Ft
05/09/2023 05/09/23 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 For Sale $349,900 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $2,657 $347,200 $45,400 $301,800
2024 $7,595 $340,300 $45,400 $294,900
2023 $2,229 $237,800 $44,500 $193,300
2022 $2,229 $222,700 $40,500 $182,200
2021 $1,893 $189,900 $37,200 $152,700
2020 $1,823 $183,200 $35,700 $147,500
2019 $1,998 $183,200 $35,700 $147,500
2018 $2,415 $184,000 $35,700 $148,300
2017 $2,439 $184,100 $35,700 $148,400
2016 $2,342 $183,900 $34,300 $149,600
2014 $2,216 $183,600 $34,700 $148,900
2013 $2,261 $177,000 $35,800 $141,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carrie Adelman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carrie Adelman

    Ginter Realty

    (219) 973-1842

    145 in this area

    233 Total Sales

    Carrie Adelman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Rae'l Sabau

    Banga Realty, LLC

    (219) 895-3992

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Rae'l Sabau
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 529502

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-13-07-300-009.000-046

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46342

5200 E 70th Ave, Merrillville, IN

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