NOT LISTED FOR SALE

626 E 78th Place Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $336,000 - $377,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
3,757 Sq Ft
$94/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2021

Last sale price $300,922 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,512/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Den
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

INCREDIBLE, ONE OF A KIND, COLORFUL brick ranch with 3700+ Finished SF. 5+ bedrooms & 3 baths. Come right in...Large foyer with slate floor. Sunken living room is light & bright with large windows & ceramic terra cotta look floor. Double sided fireplace here also backs up to formal dining room. Eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets & lighting, sliding doors to back yard patio. Appliances stay. Wet bar with fridge is located in the main level den. Main level office space. Master bedroom has built ins & spa bath with deep tub, multiple shower heads & heated towel rack. Basement has large rec room with pool table (stays) & TV area where you'll find another fireplace. Craft/hobby room & classroom are here too. Lower level Bathroom/Laundry are fun & functional. Washer/Dryer stay. Don't miss the Workshop/Pantry/Cold Storage Rooms & more. Too much to mention. PHI air purification system! 1 Year home warranty! All offers by Wednesday at 3 pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kay Blissmer

McColly Real Estate License #RB14023787 Listed on: 04/19/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,257

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 111 x 104
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,757 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Henry P Fieler Elementary School
  • Pierce Middle School
  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Chapel Manor Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451222130013000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,257

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1241
  • Subdivision Name: Chapel Manor
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 275
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Country Kitchen, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, FP Lower Level, FP Rec Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Sun Room, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.265

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pierce Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 111 x 104
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11543
  • Parcel #: 451222130013000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2257

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School
  • Elementary School: Henry P Fieler Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Nelson Daniel L and Contri Christina
Bought by
Starks Lavonne and Starks Delyce
Seller's Agent
Kay Blissmer
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$300,922
Sold Price
$300,922
Current Estimated Value
$352,024

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,102
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Outstanding Balance
$214,001
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,023

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
Sold by
Contri Sandra J
Bought by
Nelson Daniel L and Contri Christina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,296
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Starks Lavonne $300,922 Community Title Co
Nelson Daniel L -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Starks Lavonne $236,000
Previous Owner Nelson Daniel L $172,296
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $300,922 0.0% $80 / Sq Ft
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2021 04/19/21 For Sale $300,922 -- $80 / 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 $7,810 $327,800 $45,100 $282,700
2023 $3,333 $333,300 $43,700 $289,600
2022 $3,024 $302,400 $38,300 $264,100
2021 $1,981 $198,100 $36,400 $161,700
2020 $1,926 $192,600 $35,400 $157,200
2019 $2,257 $190,800 $35,100 $155,700
2018 $2,232 $183,800 $35,100 $148,700
2017 $2,317 $182,400 $35,100 $147,300
2016 $2,200 $181,700 $33,700 $148,000
2014 $1,974 $190,300 $32,700 $157,600
2013 $2,074 $191,400 $35,300 $156,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kay Blissmer

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR491296

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-22-130-013.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

626 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 626 E 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 19 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $352,024, approximately $93 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 626 E 78th Place 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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