Gerrit Ross
(219) 240-0186
19 Total Sales
1 in Miller
$161,000 Price
6948 E 1st Ave Gary, IN 46403
Miller NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $231,806
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
3,668
Sq Ft
$63/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Bonus Room
- Neighborhood Views
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Balcony
About This Home
As of December 2025Calling all investors and visionaries! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home with a bonus room is ready for your design touch. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood just 5 minutes from Miller Beach, the property has a new roof and been gutted and is primed for a complete transformation. The floor plan offers incredible potential, including a massive primary suite with an expansive en suite--already designed to accommodate dual laundry areas, one in the suite itself and another on the lower level. With the right vision, this home could become a stunning coastal retreat or a high-value resale opportunity. Don't miss the chance to bring this diamond in the rough to life in one of the area's most sought-after locations!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB20000411 Listed on: 09/01/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB20000411 Listed on: 09/01/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,089
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 6,142 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Bi-Level Home
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Neighborhood Views
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Condits Parkside Add Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 450532379017000004
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 1, 2025
Closed on
Dec 12, 2025
Sold by
Wiley Valerie
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Frederick Long
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Frederick Long
Better Homes and Gardens Real
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-30.2%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
78.67%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$84,053
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$147,753
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 2013
Sold by
Metcalfe Valerie and Wiley Valerie
Bought by
Wiley Valerie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2006
Sold by
Heritage Community Bank
Bought by
Metcalfe Daniel and Metcalfe Valerie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
Sold by
Chandler Barbara A
Bought by
Heritage Community Bank
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Miller, IN
-
Gerrit Ross
-
Daren Huber
Daren Huber
Coldwell Banker Realty
(219) 491-3763
148 Total Sales
1 in Miller
$899,900 Price
-
Tonia Dragon
Tonia Dragon
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(219) 245-2494
212 Total Sales
2 in Miller
$46K - $110K Price Range
-
Maikol Akintonde
Maikol Akintonde
Coldwell Banker Realty
(855) 287-8462
72 Total Sales
1 in Miller
$294,900 Price
-
Jeff McCormick
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
(219) 491-2854
700 Total Sales
9 in Miller
$18K - $420K Price Range
-
Dawn Laskowski
Dawn Laskowski
Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency
(219) 312-8688
71 Total Sales
1 in Miller
$145,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Wiley Valerie | -- | None Available | |
| Metcalfe Daniel | -- | Ticor Hbt | |
| Heritage Community Bank | $157,809 | Ticor Title Insurance |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $247,000 | ||
| Closed | Metcalfe Daniel | $94,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 12/15/25 | Sold | $150,000 | -30.2% | $41 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/12/2025 09/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/01/2025 09/01/25 | For Sale | $214,900 | +13331.3% | $59 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/29/2020 11/29/20 | Sold | $1,600 | 0.0% | $0 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/29/2020 11/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/07/2020 10/07/20 | For Sale | $1,600 | -- | $0 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,149 | $272,600 | $28,800 | $243,800 |
| 2024 | $21,725 | $256,000 | $28,800 | $227,200 |
| 2023 | $2,874 | $246,400 | $28,500 | $217,900 |
| 2022 | $2,874 | $223,800 | $15,400 | $208,400 |
| 2021 | $2,627 | $205,700 | $15,400 | $190,300 |
| 2020 | $2,560 | $200,800 | $15,400 | $185,400 |
| 2019 | $2,073 | $201,300 | $14,600 | $186,700 |
| 2018 | $2,096 | $192,300 | $14,600 | $177,700 |
| 2017 | $2,156 | $194,400 | $14,300 | $180,100 |
| 2016 | $2,243 | $205,000 | $14,300 | $190,700 |
| 2014 | $1,656 | $144,600 | $14,600 | $130,000 |
| 2013 | $1,538 | $139,400 | $14,600 | $124,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Frederick Long
Seller's Agent in 2025
Frederick Long
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(219) 406-6927
5 in this area
150 Total Sales
-
Lanee Hollingsworth
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lanee Hollingsworth
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(219) 318-1661
4 in this area
99 Total Sales
-
JW
Seller's Agent in 2020
Juanita White
Listing Leaders Premier
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 827052
APN: 45-05-32-379-017.000-004
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