NOT LISTED FOR SALE

797 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $269,000 - $398,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,995 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2016

Last sale price $203,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,385/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Country Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2016

!!! BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT !!! Welcome Home to this lovely 3 Bedrooms and 3 bath CUSTOM CAPE-COD offering almost 2000 SF of living space plus a huge partially finished bonus room over the 3 car garage that is already framed-in for 2 more bedrooms and another living room. The main level offers a funcionally designed wrap-around kitchen with OAK CABINETS and Stainless Appliances(INCLUDED)! Adjoining the kitchen is a large convenient eating area! As you enter the home to the right is a Formal Dining Room with very attractive hard surface flooring, to the left is a VERY COZY sitting room with a Gas Fireplace featuring a unique custom tile surround niche and beefy custom oak mantle. The main level also has a bath and a mud room off the kitchen. Downstairs there is a BIG Ready-to-Finish Basement for even more FUTURE EXPANSION featuring high efficiency furnace and water heater!!! The over sized -3- Car Garage and giant back yard make this home a real Pleaser ! PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Taylor

McColly Real Estate License #RB14023719 Listed on: 11/19/2015

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 195
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,995 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Southmoor Park Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451221127005000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,012

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Nearly Level
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1369
  • Subdivision Name: Southmoor Park
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1200
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Rec Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
  • Acres: 0.402

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 195
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17511
  • Parcel #: 451221127005000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2012

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2015
Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Gima Marcia K
Bought by
Sanders Quentian T
Seller's Agent
David Taylor
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$203,000
Sold Price
$203,000
Current Estimated Value
$336,028

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,028
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$199,323
Outstanding Balance
$159,992
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$176,036

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2015
Closed on
Jan 1, 2016
Sold by
Gima Marcia K and Gima Gregory G
Bought by
Gima Marcia A
Seller's Agent
David Taylor
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$203,000
Sold Price
$203,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,323
Outstanding Balance
$159,992
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$176,036
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
Sanders Quentian T -- Northwest Indiana Title
Gima Marcia A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sanders Quentin T $9,286
Open Sanders Quentin T $21,601
Closed Sanders Quentin T $24,833
Open Sanders Quentian T $199,323
Closed Gima Marcia A $199,323
Previous Owner Gima Gregory G $136,000
Previous Owner Gima Gregory G $43,690
Previous Owner Gima Gregory G $172,000
Previous Owner Gima Gregory G $137,500
Previous Owner Gima Gregory G $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2016 02/01/16 Sold $203,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2015 11/19/15 For Sale $203,000 -- $102 / 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 $6,683 $278,600 $37,700 $240,900
2023 $2,780 $285,200 $36,900 $248,300
2022 $2,520 $252,000 $31,600 $220,400
2021 $2,208 $220,800 $30,100 $190,700
2020 $2,097 $209,700 $28,600 $181,100
2019 $2,199 $205,300 $28,000 $177,300
2018 $2,232 $198,300 $28,000 $170,300
2017 $2,242 $196,300 $28,000 $168,300
2016 $2,131 $196,900 $27,000 $169,900
2014 $2,012 $195,300 $26,800 $168,500
2013 $2,158 $199,500 $28,700 $170,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    David Taylor

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 306-7812

    7 in this area

    232 Total Sales

    David Taylor
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR384194

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-21-127-005.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

797 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 797 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 19 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $336,028, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 797 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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