NOT LISTED FOR SALE

616 W 61st Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $197,000 - $223,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2019

Last sale price $120,000 $68 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,459/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Cooling Available
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2019

All BRICK, move-in ready RANCH home on HUGE .42 acre lot in Merrillville. Great location close to main shopping, schools and day care. Main floor includes master bedroom w/ attached half bath, two additional bedrooms, living room, eat-in kitchen and updated full bath. Home has been recently painted and the original hard wood floors are hiding under the NEWly installed carpeting on the main level. The kitchen features beautiful maple cabinets, range with NEW hood, NEW vinyl wood-plank flooring. Brand NEW roof and UPVC double skin windows provide peace of mind for the new owner. The partially finished basement offers extra living and recreational space and includes recently installed furnace (2018). NEWER washer and dryer included. Attached extra deep one-car garage plus plenty of off-street parking available on driveway. Seller is offering $2,000 toward closing costs to qualified buyer. This is a no brainer for a first-time buyer or smart investor, so what are you waiting for?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Pelis

McColly Real Estate License #RB14044768 Listed on: 01/16/2019

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79 x 230
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451204451011000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Nearly Level
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 742
  • 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: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Acres: 0.417

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 79 x 230
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18165
  • Parcel #: 451204451011000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3478

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Williams Isaiah S
Bought by
Ain Real Estate Llc
Current Estimated Value
$209,219

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Mar 9, 2019
Sold by
Brooke Martin A
Bought by
Williams Isaiah S
Seller's Agent
Diane Pelis
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.60%
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2013
Closed on
Mar 13, 2014
Sold by
Velasco Robert and Velasco Irene
Bought by
Brooke Martin A
Seller's Agent
Doris Fesi
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Naumoff
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$65,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.02%
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ain Real Estate Llc -- None Available
Williams Isaiah S -- Community Title Company
Brooke Martin A -- Community Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Williams Isaiah S $114,000
Previous Owner Brooke Martin A $52,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Sold $120,000 0.0% $68 / Sq Ft
02/20/2019 02/20/19 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $120,000 +84.6% $68 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Sold $65,000 0.0% $26 / Sq Ft
01/28/2014 01/28/14 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Sale $65,000 -- $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 $3,822 $166,500 $42,600 $123,900
2023 $2,798 $163,100 $41,100 $122,000
2022 $2,798 $139,900 $34,200 $105,700
2021 $2,504 $125,200 $31,700 $93,500
2020 $2,410 $120,500 $30,500 $90,000
2019 $1,546 $122,900 $31,100 $91,800
2018 $3,793 $115,900 $31,800 $84,100
2017 $3,478 $115,900 $31,800 $84,100
2016 $2,836 $115,900 $31,800 $84,100
2014 $2,463 $115,900 $31,800 $84,100
2013 $2,929 $132,200 $31,800 $100,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Diane Pelis

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 730-7762

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Diane Pelis
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Doris Fesi

    McColly Real Estate

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Nicholas Naumoff

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR448337

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-04-451-011.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

616 W 61st Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 616 W 61st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 16 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $209,219, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 616 W 61st Ave 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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