NOT LISTED FOR SALE

714 W 68th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Turkey Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $295,594 - $312,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,408 Sq Ft
$126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 18, 2023

Last sale price $284,900 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,163/month

160 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of January 2023

Stunning, completely remodeled 5 bed, 2.5 bath ranch with a finished basement! Ask your agent how to get $5,000 in closing costs or to buy down the interest rate! Welcomed by tasteful, new shutters and charming new landscaping. Enter to a beautiful open concept featuring all new flooring, new lighting & new vinyl windows through home. Kitchen with new cabinets, stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops. Coffee bar & wine cooler to stay! Enjoy the outdoors with a perfect seating area on your front patio or within the privacy of a fenced in yard. Built in office area in the basement. Completely new bathrooms with stylish fixtures and lighting. Two master suites, 1st conveniently located on the main floor with half bath, 2nd suite in the basement features attached full bath! Two living areas! Fully finished basement, new professional grade epoxy floors in the garage with pull down stairs to the storage area. New water heater in '22 and new furnace/AC & roof in '21.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff McCormick

McCormick Real Estate, Inc. License #RB14033291 Listed on: 07/20/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Shirley Scott

Scott & Murray Realty Services License #RB14038066

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,454

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Turkey Creek Meadows 02 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451209454021000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,454

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1136
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1136
  • Subdivision Name: Turkey Creek Meadows 02
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • 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
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Acres: 0.165

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7187
  • Parcel #: 451209454021000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2454

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Denson Shanta
Bought by
Casey Dan Earl
Current Estimated Value
$304,399

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2023
Sold by
Denson Shanta
Bought by
Casey Dan Earl and Denson Shanta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2023
Sold by
Denson Shanta
Bought by
Casey Dan Earl and Denson Shanta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2023
Sold by
Casey Dan Earl
Bought by
Denson Shanta

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2022
Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Casey Dan Earl
Bought by
Brunson Shanta
Seller's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Scott
Scott & Murray Realty Services
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$284,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.43%
Original Mortgage
$284,900
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2022
Closed on
Jan 18, 2023
Sold by
Zickert Kurtis M
Bought by
Casey Dan Earl
Seller's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Scott
Scott & Murray Realty Services
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$284,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,900
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2022
Closed on
Jan 13, 2023
Sold by
Zickert Kurtis M
Bought by
Casey Dan Earl
Seller's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Scott
Scott & Murray Realty Services
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$284,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,900
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2005
Sold by
Marconi Carrie R
Bought by
Zickert Kurtis M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,250
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Casey Dan Earl -- None Listed On Document
Casey Dan Earl -- None Listed On Document
Casey Dan Earl -- None Listed On Document
Denson Shanta -- None Listed On Document
Brunson Shanta -- --
Casey Dan Earl -- None Listed On Document
Casey Dan Earl $284,900 --
Zickert Kurtis M -- Ticor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Casey Dan Earl $284,900
Previous Owner Casey Dan Earl $284,900
Previous Owner Zickert Kurtis M $83,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/18/2023 01/18/23 Sold $284,900 -8.1% $118 / Sq Ft
12/27/2022 12/27/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $309,900 -- $129 / 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 $6,636 $283,400 $32,900 $250,500
2023 $5,532 $283,200 $31,900 $251,300
2022 $2,818 $140,900 $27,300 $113,600
2021 $2,454 $122,700 $25,500 $97,200
2020 $2,454 $122,700 $24,800 $97,900
2019 $2,767 $122,700 $24,800 $97,900
2018 $2,874 $120,300 $24,800 $95,500
2017 $2,964 $120,100 $24,800 $95,300
2016 $2,824 $120,500 $23,800 $96,700
2014 $2,469 $116,200 $23,100 $93,100
2013 $2,556 $115,400 $24,600 $90,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff McCormick

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jeff McCormick

    McCormick Real Estate, Inc.

    (219) 613-5643

    6 in this area

    710 Total Sales

    Jeff McCormick
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Shirley Scott

    Scott & Murray Realty Services

    (219) 742-4125

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Shirley Scott
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR516586

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-09-454-021.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Turkey Creek

714 W 68th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 714 W 68th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 20 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $304,399, approximately $126 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 714 W 68th 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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