NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5818 Taft Place Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $284,000 - $316,080

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,682 Sq Ft
$114/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 10, 2018

Last sale price $189,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,128/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of October 2018

Remodeled 3 bed, 3 bath, Brick Ranch in the Bon Aire subdivision is elegantly renovated but still holds some traditional charm. Upon entering you will see the gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, decorative wall wainscoting, pillars, picture window & crown molding. Kitchen introduces a sleek color ensemble which includes granite counter tops, mosaic back splash, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar & a generous area for dining. 3 freshly painted bedrooms await and a stylish updated full bathroom, plus a modern 1/2 bath on the main floor. Finished full basement includes a wet bar, kitchen area with a stove, fridge and freezer, 3/4 bath and plenty of storage areas. Step out onto the wood deck of the scenic yard and see the beautiful lake view. Attached gas grill are also ready for your Summer pleasures.

Last Listed By

Laurene Lemanski

Briar Executive Realty License #RB14043334 Listed on: 07/05/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x216
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,682 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Portable Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Bon Aire Sub Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451205376013000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,489

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1447
  • Subdivision Name: Bon Aire Sub
  • 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: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Gas Grill
  • Acres: 0.496

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X216
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21606
  • Parcel #: 451205376013000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1489

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2018
Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
Baxter Bailey Investments Llc
Bought by
Gray Eric A
Seller's Agent
Laurene Lemanski
Briar Executive Realty
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$189,000
Total Days on Market
72
Current Estimated Value
$305,770

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,770
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$185,576
Outstanding Balance
$166,582
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$140,226

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2018
Sold by
Heflin Properties Llc
Bought by
Baxter Bailey Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
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
Gray Eric A -- Chicago Title Co Llc
Baxter Bailey Investments Llc -- Indiana Title Network Co
Heflin Properties Llc -- Indiana Title Network Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gray Eric A $4,437
Open Gray Eric A $185,576
Previous Owner Baxter Bailey Investments Llc $115,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2018 10/10/18 Sold $189,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
09/15/2018 09/15/18 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2018 07/05/18 For Sale $189,000 -- $70 / 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 $6,062 $261,700 $47,100 $214,600
2023 $2,469 $258,700 $45,700 $213,000
2022 $2,225 $222,500 $38,100 $184,400
2021 $2,076 $207,600 $37,300 $170,300
2020 $1,941 $194,100 $34,900 $159,200
2019 $2,263 $190,900 $34,200 $156,700
2018 $1,367 $126,100 $34,200 $91,900
2017 $1,489 $125,300 $34,200 $91,100
2016 $1,411 $124,400 $33,000 $91,400
2014 $1,235 $134,000 $33,600 $100,400
2013 $1,307 $135,400 $36,100 $99,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laurene Lemanski

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Laurene Lemanski

    Briar Executive Realty

    (219) 931-4663

    2 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Laurene Lemanski
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR438242

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-05-376-013.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

5818 Taft Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 5818 Taft Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 05 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $305,770, approximately $114 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 5818 Taft Place is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Edgar L Miller Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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