NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5200 E 70th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Estimated Value: $329,000 - $405,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,411 Sq Ft
$111/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 22, 2023

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

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,270 / 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
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
$380,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%
Original Mortgage
$245,400
Outstanding Balance
$237,996
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,157

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
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
$142,157

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$342,900 None Listed On Document
-- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $245,400
Closed $245,400
Previous Owner $133,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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

    147 in this area

    235 Total Sales

    Carrie Adelman
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  • Rae'l Sabau

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Rae'l Sabau

    Banga Realty, LLC

    (219) 895-3992

    2 in this area

    32 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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