NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $265,000 - $301,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 12, 2013

Last sale price $164,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,953/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of June 2013

2 Story with full basement, fenced yard, deck. 3 Bedroom. Master bedroom with private bath and large walk-in closet.Family room off kitchen with fireplace and patio doors to deck. Located minutes from I65. Covered porch across front of house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Petalas

Home Connection Realty, Inc. Listed on: 03/19/2013

Home Connection Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,216

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 195
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Southmoor Park Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451221201002000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,216

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved Road, Nearly Level
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR180
  • Subdivision Name: Southmoor Park
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 780
  • 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: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, FP Rec Room, Main Bedroom Bath
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Porch-Covered, Storage Shed, Deck
  • Acres: 0.4477

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 195
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19500
  • Parcel #: 451221201002000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2216

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2015
Sold by
Smith Naeem and Smith Naeem K
Bought by
Smith Naeem and Smith Naeem K
Current Estimated Value
$284,174

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2013
Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Huish Lance D and Huish Lisa J
Bought by
Smith Naeem K
Seller's Agent
Karen Petalas
Home Connection Realty, Inc.
List Price
$164,000
Sold Price
$164,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$161,019
Outstanding Balance
$114,202
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$169,972
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
Smith Naeem -- Attorney
Smith Naeem K -- Hold For Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Naeem K $161,019
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/12/2013 06/12/13 Sold $164,000 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
04/13/2013 04/13/13 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2013 03/19/13 For Sale $164,000 -- $91 / 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 $5,342 $227,900 $38,700 $189,200
2023 $2,065 $228,000 $38,000 $190,000
2022 $2,065 $205,600 $32,500 $173,100
2021 $1,812 $180,400 $30,900 $149,500
2020 $1,714 $171,500 $29,400 $142,100
2019 $1,991 $167,900 $28,800 $139,100
2018 $1,905 $157,500 $28,800 $128,700
2017 $2,049 $160,900 $28,800 $132,100
2016 $3,733 $161,500 $27,700 $133,800
2014 $1,588 $159,400 $27,800 $131,600
2013 $1,663 $159,900 $29,700 $130,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Karen Petalas

    Home Connection Realty, Inc.

    (219) 322-4444

    2 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Karen Petalas
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR324642

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-21-201-002.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

700 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 700 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 19 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $284,174, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 700 W 78th Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Homer Iddings Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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