NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 W 21st Ave Gary, IN 46407

Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $91,000 - $142,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,244 Sq Ft
$50/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2016

Last sale price $40,000 $18 Per Sq Ft

Est. 183% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $709/month

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Cooling Available
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Roosevelt Park

About This Home

As of October 2016

Attention Investors!!! Move in ready 3 bed 1 bath brick bungalow on quiet street. 3 Large bedrooms with hardwood floors. Eat in kitchen and large living room great for entertaining. Finished basement with 4th bedroom, large rec room and dry bar. 1 car garage, fenced back yard. Furnace and water heater recently replaced. Pride of ownership shows.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Peers-Port

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14043998 Listed on: 07/01/2016

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $346

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,403 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x80
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • Dry Bar
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450809452042000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$346

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR337
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR337
  • Subdivision Name: .
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • 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: Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Common Rec Room, Dry Bar, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.147

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x80
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6403
  • Parcel #: 450809452042000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 346

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2016
Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Wilkerson Gloria B and Curry Myrtle B
Bought by
Smith Darnell
Seller's Agent
Rachel Peers-Port
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$40,000
Current Estimated Value
$113,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.05%
Original Mortgage
$34,366
Outstanding Balance
$27,801
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$85,517
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
Smith Darnell -- Northwest Indiana Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Darnell $34,366
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2016 10/17/16 Sold $40,000 0.0% $18 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2016 07/01/16 For Sale $40,000 -- $18 / 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 $5,299 $90,600 $7,800 $82,800
2023 $676 $60,100 $8,900 $51,200
2022 $651 $58,300 $7,500 $50,800
2021 $604 $54,200 $7,500 $46,700
2020 $587 $52,700 $7,500 $45,200
2019 $587 $52,700 $7,500 $45,200
2018 $600 $52,700 $7,500 $45,200
2017 $608 $53,100 $7,500 $45,600
2016 $775 $69,100 $7,500 $61,600
2014 $340 $81,600 $8,200 $73,400
2013 $333 $83,200 $8,200 $75,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rachel Peers-Port

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Rachel Peers-Port

    Realty Executives

    (219) 613-7520

    146 Total Sales

    Rachel Peers-Port
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR396923

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-09-452-042.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46407 Midtown

540 W 21st Ave, Gary, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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