NOT LISTED FOR SALE

898 W 78th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410

Central Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $263,000 - $293,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,032 Sq Ft
$137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2023

Last sale price $237,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,930/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of April 2023

Welcome HOME to this sprawling all BRICK RANCH on 1/2 acre! What a gem! 3 bed,1 3/4 bath. Lots of room to spread out! Oversized 2 car garage (24x48). Open concept Living and dining room and 2 fireplaces! Huge deck off the rec room for all of your summer fun! Great location and close to restaurants, shopping and all major highways. Don't wait on this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Gaff

White Hat Realty Group, LLC License #RB14052392 Listed on: 03/23/2023

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Rivich

White Hat Realty Group, LLC License #RB21001349

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113 x 201
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,032 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Southmoor Park Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451221126003000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,968

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR2156
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR2156
  • Subdivision Name: Southmoor Park
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: false
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Acres: 0.52

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 113 x 201
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22651
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451221126003000030
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1968

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Evans Charles
Bought by
Prince Brittney S
Seller's Agent
Lisa Gaff
White Hat Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$237,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Current Estimated Value
$277,809

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$232,707
Outstanding Balance
$225,621
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$39,771

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Krocoski Dimitrija and Krocoski Vera
Bought by
Evans Charles and Evans Dana
Seller's Agent
David Taylor
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brianne Bibakis
Listing Leaders MVPs
List Price
$177,000
Sold Price
$177,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.20%
Original Mortgage
$173,794
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Prince Brittney S $237,000 Greater Indiana Title Company
Evans Charles -- Northwest Indiana Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Prince Brittney S $232,707
Previous Owner Evans Charles $173,794
Previous Owner Krcoski Dimitrija $131,500
Previous Owner Krocoski Dimitrija $104,000
Previous Owner Krcoski Dimitrija $50,000
Previous Owner Krcoski Dimitrija $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $237,000 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
03/30/2023 03/30/23 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $237,000 +33.9% $117 / Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Sold $177,000 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $177,000 -- $87 / 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 $5,473 $233,600 $41,500 $192,100
2023 $2,060 $233,600 $40,700 $192,900
2022 $2,060 $206,000 $34,700 $171,300
2021 $1,815 $182,500 $33,100 $149,400
2020 $1,524 $162,400 $31,400 $131,000
2019 $3,335 $159,100 $30,900 $128,200
2018 $3,441 $152,800 $30,900 $121,900
2017 $3,497 $152,600 $30,900 $121,700
2016 $3,304 $152,500 $29,700 $122,800
2014 $3,213 $151,200 $29,500 $121,700
2013 $1,588 $155,300 $31,600 $123,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Gaff

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lisa Gaff

    White Hat Realty Group, LLC

    (219) 600-3596

    2 in this area

    275 Total Sales

    Lisa Gaff
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth Rivich

    White Hat Realty Group, LLC

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  • David Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Taylor

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 306-7812

    7 in this area

    230 Total Sales

    David Taylor
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  • Michael Cacovski

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Michael Cacovski

    Century 21 Circle

    (219) 730-3227

    5 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Michael Cacovski
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  • Brianne Bibakis

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brianne Bibakis

    Listing Leaders MVPs

    (219) 455-2211

    25 Total Sales

    Brianne Bibakis
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR527739

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-21-126-003.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 Central Merrillville

898 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 898 W 78th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 23 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $277,809, approximately $136 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 898 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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