NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5388 Carolina St Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $185,000 - $218,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,257 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2012

Last sale price $75,000 $60 Per Sq Ft

Est. 168% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,410/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Living Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of April 2012

Such a beautiful neighborhood! Come and see this three bedroom ranch with full basement ready for you! Love the brick exterior and the attached garage. Sit on the back covered patio and enjoy the back yard. Very nice view with no houses behind. Hardwood floors are exposed in the bedrooms. Hardwood under the living room carpet. Large kitchen opens to large dining area. Two bathrooms. Furnace and water heater have been updated. Roof was a complete tear off in 2001. Clean and well maintained. A Home Warranty is included. Seller will pay $2,000 of buyer's closing costs at closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Price

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14005083 Listed on: 02/18/2012

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Bridgette Jones

Open Door Real Estate, LLC License #RB14048273

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,185

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 8,624 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 115

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,257 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Oven
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Meadowland Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451203129029000031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,185

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR536
  • Subdivision Name: Meadowland
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1257
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Bedroom Bath
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Acres: 0.198

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8624
  • Parcel #: 451203129029000031

Tax Info

  • Year: 2010
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1185

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2012
Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Lenchis Robert M and The Lenchis Living Trust
Bought by
Moore Mary L
Seller's Agent
Janice Price
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Bridgette Jones
Open Door Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$75,000
Current Estimated Value
$200,852

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,852
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$14,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2012
Closed on
Apr 10, 2012
Sold by
Lenchis Dolores C
Bought by
Lenchis Robert M
Seller's Agent
Janice Price
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Bridgette Jones
Open Door Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$75,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
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
Moore Mary L -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Moore Mary L $14,000
Previous Owner Lenchis Robert M $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Sold $75,000 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
03/11/2012 03/11/12 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2012 02/18/12 For Sale $75,000 -- $60 / 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 $3,733 $160,600 $26,400 $134,200
2023 $1,222 $159,300 $25,700 $133,600
2022 $1,222 $135,000 $20,200 $114,800
2021 $1,016 $119,400 $19,200 $100,200
2020 $980 $117,500 $18,500 $99,000
2019 $1,056 $113,700 $17,900 $95,800
2018 $1,044 $108,700 $17,900 $90,800
2017 $1,050 $108,000 $17,900 $90,100
2016 $1,001 $108,100 $17,300 $90,800
2014 $892 $109,600 $18,200 $91,400
2013 $932 $109,700 $19,500 $90,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janice Price

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Janice Price

    @ Properties

    (219) 730-5222

    52 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Bridgette Jones

    Open Door Real Estate, LLC

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR302023

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-03-129-029.000-031

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

5388 Carolina St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 5388 Carolina St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 18 February 2012 and is currently estimated at $200,852, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 5388 Carolina St 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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