NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70 E 71st Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Turkey Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $147,000 - $173,738

2 Beds
1 Bath
816 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 16, 2024

Last sale price $140,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,060/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2024

A cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home with an large 2.5 car garage. It includes a large partially fenced yard with a fire pit and storage shed. Inside we have an open living room and kitchen area. A good size primary bedroom with a large closet. A newer bathroom and utility room with washer and dryer that remain. Also included are kitchen appliances. Close to I-65 shopping and restaurants! Bring an Offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betty Sams

Blackrock Real Estate Services License #RB15000900 Listed on: 10/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Reyes

McColly Real Estate License #RB16001301

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $835

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,362 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x92
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 816 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Portable Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451215105017000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$835

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA641
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 816
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.169
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80X92
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7362
  • Parcel #: 451215105017000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 835

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Feb 15, 2024
Sold by
Holder Jermod D
Bought by
Strong Claudia E
Seller's Agent
Betty Sams
Blackrock Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Reyes
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$156,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-10.77%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$155,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,935
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$137,464
Outstanding Balance
$135,098
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$20,837

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Ehart Russell
Bought by
Holder Jermod D
Seller's Agent
Shaun O'Neill
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$95,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.39%
Original Mortgage
$97,042
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Secreatry Of Hud
Bought by
Ehart Russell
Seller's Agent
Dan Engle
BHHS Executive Realty
List Price
$30,000
Sold Price
$30,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Comer Katrina B
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2006
Sold by
Bernotus Elizabeth A
Bought by
Comer Katrina B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,887
Interest Rate
6.58%
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
Strong Claudia E $140,000 Fidelity National Title
Holder Jermod D -- Northwest Indiana Title
Ehart Russell -- Northwest Indiana Title
The Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $42,000 None Available
Comer Katrina B -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Strong Claudia E $137,464
Previous Owner Holder Jermod D $97,042
Previous Owner Comer Katrina B $70,887
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/16/2024 02/16/24 Sold $140,000 -3.4% $172 / Sq Ft
01/01/2024 01/01/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Price Changed $144,900 -3.3% $178 / Sq Ft
11/02/2023 11/02/23 Price Changed $149,900 -4.5% $184 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $156,900 +65.2% $192 / Sq Ft
10/23/2019 10/23/19 Sold $95,000 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $95,000 +216.7% $116 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $30,000 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/07/2016 04/07/16 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2016 03/25/16 For Sale $30,000 -- $37 / 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 $2,901 $135,000 $21,700 $113,300
2023 $835 $123,800 $20,900 $102,900
2022 $835 $111,100 $18,200 $92,900
2021 $736 $103,500 $17,900 $85,600
2020 $657 $98,200 $17,000 $81,200
2019 $1,210 $83,800 $17,000 $66,800
2018 $1,294 $84,900 $17,000 $67,900
2017 $895 $85,300 $17,000 $68,300
2016 $623 $85,100 $16,300 $68,800
2014 $454 $82,500 $16,200 $66,300
2013 $508 $84,900 $17,200 $67,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betty Sams

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Betty Sams

    Blackrock Real Estate Services

    (219) 921-4048

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Betty Sams
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  • Lisa Reyes

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Lisa Reyes

    McColly Real Estate

    (630) 518-6328

    1 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Lisa Reyes
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  • Shaun O'Neill

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Shaun O'Neill

    Realty Executives

    (219) 613-4325

    76 Total Sales

    Shaun O'Neill
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Dan Engle

    BHHS Executive Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 539668

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-15-105-017.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Turkey Creek

70 E 71st Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 70 E 71st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 06 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $155,935, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 70 E 71st 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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