NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 S Hancock St Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $89,217 - $165,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,304 Sq Ft
$101/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2017

Last sale price $25,000 $19 Per Sq Ft

Est. 428% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $871/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Dining Room
  • Fenced
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2017

Miller Area/One Minute from the South Shore Train Station and Down the Street from the Post Office! Great location for live-in owner or investment ...don't miss this all brick 1 1/2 story home. It is a short distance to beautiful Lake Michigan. Being sold as is, needs TLC, and maintenance. Roof put on house 2001, HWH 2008, solid block garage built in 1981. Super low affordable taxes are currently around $5.00 per month with the current owners exemptions. Yes, that is $Five Dollars! Upper level can be divided for the 3rd bedroom but is currently open. Investor friendly opportunity - the gas & electric are already on! Cash/203k/Renovation Loan's only.

Last Listed By

Pamela Jessup

Jessup Real Estate Services License #RB14016297 Listed on: 04/18/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,237

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 3,267 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 109
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator

Community Details

  • J H Ambros Add 01 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450906426008000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,237

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR383
  • Subdivision Name: J H Ambros Add 01
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 695
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Other
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other
  • Interior Amenities: FP Living/Great Room
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Acres: 0.075

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiator(s)

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 109
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3267
  • Parcel #: 450906426008000004

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 60

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 7, 2017
Sold by
Byars Patty A
Bought by
Lyles Darnail
Seller's Agent
Pamela Jessup
Jessup Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
William Godwin
Godwin Realty Company
List Price
$25,000
Sold Price
$25,000
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$132,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.63%

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
Lyles Darnail -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Sold $25,000 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Sale $25,000 -- $19 / 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 $5,237 $62,800 $6,600 $56,200
2023 $1,171 $59,400 $6,600 $52,800
2022 $1,171 $45,700 $3,900 $41,800
2021 $1,079 $42,100 $3,900 $38,200
2020 $1,027 $40,100 $3,900 $36,200
2019 $844 $39,200 $3,800 $35,400
2018 $860 $37,700 $3,700 $34,000
2017 $60 $37,300 $3,600 $33,700
2016 $60 $38,800 $3,600 $35,200
2014 -- $40,500 $4,400 $36,100
2013 -- $39,200 $4,400 $34,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Pamela Jessup

    Jessup Real Estate Services

    24 Total Sales

    Pamela Jessup
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  • William Godwin

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    William Godwin

    Godwin Realty Company

    (219) 916-5507

    31 in this area

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    William Godwin
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR412684

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-09-06-426-008.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

539 S Hancock St, Gary, IN

Homes for Sale in Gary, IN

This home is located at 539 S Hancock St, Gary, IN 46403 since 18 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $132,054, approximately $101 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 539 S Hancock St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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