4919 Melville Avenue

Local assessors in East Chicago, IN have categorized 4919 Melville Avenue as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1915 and is 109 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 1965. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 3,550 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,420 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 250 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a triplex style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 10 rooms in the home. Of these, 4 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 3 full bathrooms. There are also 3 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 4919 Melville Avenue has a total of 2,768 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a partial basement that is 1,034 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. For water disposal, homeowners who don't want the additional responsibilities of handling a septic tank will be happy to learn that the home is connected to a municipal sewage system. Though, they may have to pay additional fees to have their wastewater disposed. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a attached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 462 sqft. There are 2 available parking spaces so it's a great situation for those with more than one car. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - D. The building has a roof that is made of asphalt. Residents rely on no air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a central heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $1,002 in taxes each year. 4919 Melville Avenue was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $70,600. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $9,800. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $60,800. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. Speaking of costs, many buyers and sellers often forget to take into consideration the closing costs they may occur. Closing costs can stem from anything mortgage or property related to fees related to your property title. As you'll soon learn from our guide, fees can quickly add up hence why as a rule of thumb, we typically recommend setting aside at least 5% of the purchase price to cover potential closing costs. Don't worry, any additional you save up can always go towards your principal. Better safe than sorry!Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.