NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5401 Carolina St Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $187,000 - $273,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,678 Sq Ft
$88/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2014

Last sale price $69,500 $26 Per Sq Ft

Est. 229% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,577/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of December 2014

Solid brick and stone home owned by long term owner. Dual fireplaces in the living room and the other on the lower level rec room. Three bedroom 2 bath home on a wonderful large fenced yard.Generator will stay for new owner never worry about power outage. 2.5 car garage great for winter protection. Hardwood floors in all the bedrooms and living room BRAND NEW CARPET in the living,& formal dining. Fully equipped kitchen with dinette area. Formal dining room overlooks the spacious backyard. Off the kitchen is a room with jealousy windows for nice summer evenings. See it before it is gone. Retired owner is moving on. Seller offering home warranty to new buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Cline

McColly Real Estate License #RB14014025 Listed on: 10/08/2014

McColly Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Elaine Eich

McColly Real Estate License #RB14046391

Last Buyer's Agent

Anita Sakes

McColly Real Estate License #RB14050786

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,147

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,191 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x115
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,678 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Meadowland Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451203132007000031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,147

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Meadowland
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, FP Lower Level, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.211

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9191
  • Parcel #: 451203132007000031

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1147

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2014
Closed on
Dec 12, 2014
Sold by
Brandt Eugene M and The Brandt Living Trust
Bought by
Bennett Ernest R and Bennett Karen M
Seller's Agent
Dianne Cline
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anita Sakes
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$69,500
Sold Price
$69,500
Current Estimated Value
$228,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,811
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.14%
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
Bennett Ernest R -- Community Title Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Sold $69,500 0.0% $26 / Sq Ft
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2014 10/08/14 For Sale $69,500 -- $26 / 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 $3,920 $172,300 $28,200 $144,100
2023 $1,313 $167,300 $27,400 $139,900
2022 $1,313 $141,700 $21,500 $120,200
2021 $1,100 $125,500 $20,500 $105,000
2020 $1,016 $120,200 $19,700 $100,500
2019 $1,090 $116,300 $19,100 $97,200
2018 $1,133 $115,100 $19,100 $96,000
2017 $1,133 $113,800 $19,100 $94,700
2016 $1,080 $114,000 $18,500 $95,500
2014 $964 $119,400 $19,400 $100,000
2013 $1,006 $119,500 $20,800 $98,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianne Cline

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Dianne Cline

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 765-1015

    42 Total Sales

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  • Elaine Eich

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Elaine Eich

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 765-1015

    4 in this area

    154 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Anita Sakes

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR359922

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-03-132-007.000-031

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

5401 Carolina St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 5401 Carolina St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 08 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $234,725, approximately $87 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 5401 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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