NOT LISTED FOR SALE

527 E 78th Place Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $365,000 - $569,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
6,379 Sq Ft
$72/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2016

Last sale price $161,000 $25 Per Sq Ft

Est. 186% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,309/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cooling Available
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2016

Must see! Well maintained over 4,000 sq ft 2 story home.Basement with workshop and large storage, 2.5 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Kennedy

Kevin Kennedy, Broker License #RB14043659 Listed on: 06/26/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93x165

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 6,379 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available

Community Details

  • Chapel Manor 03 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451222131004000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Other
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1331
  • Subdivision Name: Chapel Manor 03
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Other
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 4
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.352

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Other

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 93X165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15333
  • Parcel #: 451222131004000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6464

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2016
Sold by
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc
Bought by
Smith Vernon E
Current Estimated Value
$459,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,313
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Galbreath Freddie R
Bought by
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2008
Sold by
Galbreath Freddie R and Gaythos Gwendolyn M
Bought by
Galbreath Freddie R and Galbreath Jacquelyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2007
Sold by
The Dimple Marie Carr Trust
Bought by
Galbreath Freddie R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2007
Sold by
Monroe Bank & Trust
Bought by
The Dimple Marie Carr Trust and Monroe Bank & Trust
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
Smith Vernon E $161,000 None Available
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc $255,000 Attorney
Galbreath Freddie R -- Accommodation
Galbreath Freddie R -- None Available
The Dimple Marie Carr Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Vernon E $233,100
Previous Owner Smith Vernon E $166,313
Previous Owner Galbreath Freddie R $535,500
Previous Owner Galbreath Freddie R $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Sold $161,000 0.0% $25 / Sq Ft
07/13/2016 07/13/16 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2016 06/26/16 For Sale $161,000 -- $25 / 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 $9,649 $414,100 $47,200 $366,900
2023 $3,740 $411,800 $45,800 $366,000
2022 $3,740 $374,000 $40,200 $333,800
2021 $3,308 $330,800 $38,200 $292,600
2020 $3,216 $321,600 $37,100 $284,500
2019 $3,743 $317,700 $36,700 $281,000
2018 $4,156 $307,000 $36,700 $270,300
2017 $4,323 $305,700 $36,700 $269,000
2016 $4,211 $305,400 $35,300 $270,100
2014 $6,358 $302,200 $34,300 $267,900
2013 $3,637 $302,200 $36,900 $265,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kevin Kennedy

    Kevin Kennedy, Broker

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR396511

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-22-131-004.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

527 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 527 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 26 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $459,742, approximately $72 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 527 E 78th Place is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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