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Lottaville

Lottaville

Suburban Neighborhood in Merrillville, Indiana

Lake County 46410

$285,495 Average Value
$131 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Lottaville, a quiet neighborhood outside Chicago

With golf courses and access to nearby cities, Lottaville has a lot to offer. Just beyond the reach of Chicago’s metropolitan mayhem, Lottaville is a composed and serene neighborhood with picturesque homes on well-landscaped lawns. This Merrillville neighborhood offers residents beautiful homes and retail with a peaceful life in a suburban paradise 37 miles south of the “Windy City.”
A lot of Lottaville lots offer lots of lush green space to Lottaville's housing stock.
A lot of Lottaville lots offer lots of lush green space to Lottaville's housing stock.
Lottaville is a golfers retreat, with plenty of greens.
Lottaville is a golfers retreat, with plenty of greens.
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Variety of home styles on large lots

From a midcentury dwelling in Lottaville, residents can see split levels occupying well-maintained lawns on hilltops with rows of trimmed hedges and sidewalk paths by towering pine trees. Homes in this neighborhood have a variety of styles, such as American foursquare, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes. Most residential construction occurred in the 1970s, but recent development provides brand-new homes in Lottaville and updated renovations to older residences like the midcentury styles on Hayes Street. Homes generally sit on large or medium-sized lots with a driveway and an attached garage. “It’s a good location,” says Jennifer Parham, Managing Broker and Owner of Lighthouse Realty with over 15 years of experience. “We have a lot of nice suburban areas, and it’s a little more affordable than the surrounding neighborhoods.” Housing prices in Lottaville range from $200,000 to $450,000. A three-bedroom brick ranch-style home can be sold for between $200,000 and $300,000, while a classical new traditional home with more than four bedrooms can be listed for between $350,000 and $450,000.
A Brick Ranch style home in Lottaville Indiana.
A Brick Ranch style home in Lottaville Indiana.
Colonial homes can be found shaded by old trees in Lottaville.
Colonial homes can be found shaded by old trees in Lottaville.
Colonial styled homes with green hedges elevate Lottaville.
Colonial styled homes with green hedges elevate Lottaville.
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Golf courses galore

Independence Park, in the neighborhood's southwest corner, provides residents with a beautiful 5-acre lake and a playground. Residents can spend the day fishing or have a family picnic by the lake. Rosenbalm Park is a modest space with a small playground and a shelter. In central Lottaville, Innsbrook Country Club offers a private 18-hole golf course, a restaurant and an outdoor waterpark open to the public and available to book for events. The golf course’s clear green fairways are traversed by Turkey Creek, which runs through the middle of the course and on throughout Lottaville. Golf enthusiasts follow Turkey Creek east to find Turkey Creek Golf Course, a public course just outside the neighborhood. The Chesapeake and Ohio Greenway provides a 3-mile paved trail through Merrillville.
The Innsbrook Country Club in Lottaville is a picturesque way to spend an afternoon golfing.
The Innsbrook Country Club in Lottaville is a picturesque way to spend an afternoon golfing.
Independence Park in Merrillville Indiana doubles as a nature refuge.
Independence Park in Merrillville Indiana doubles as a nature refuge.
Rosenbalm Park is a central gathering point to Lottaville Residents.
Rosenbalm Park is a central gathering point to Lottaville Residents.
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Merrillville education

Schools are part of the Merrillville Community School Corporation, which serves over 6,000 students in the area. Edgar L. Miller Elementary School, with a C-plus overall grade from Niche, offers career readiness courses in Grades 5 and 6, which focus on subjects like engineering and business management. Students can look to the stars and study astrological patterns at the Merrillville Community Planetarium in Clifford Pierce Middle School, which also holds a B-minus grade. Only a block north of Pierce Middle, Merrillville High School has an overall grade of B and offers 32 clubs that students can join, like jazz band or chess club.
Salk Elementary School is one of many schools available to Lottaville students.
Salk Elementary School is one of many schools available to Lottaville students.
Lottaville kids enjoy. the diverse curriculum at Merrillville Intermediate School.
Lottaville kids enjoy. the diverse curriculum at Merrillville Intermediate School.
Merrillville High School welcomes students from many surourinding communities such as Lottaville.
Merrillville High School welcomes students from many surourinding communities such as Lottaville.
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Trunk-or-treat for Halloween

Fireworks light up the night sky on July 3rd before the Independence Day Parade in Merrillville the following day. The Dean and Barbara White Center hosts a Christmas tree lighting each year to ring in the holiday season. Merrillville's Trunk or Treat event celebrates Halloween with cars driving through a spooky sugary wonderland. “Last year, we had firetrucks, food trucks and candy galore. I’m sure dentists even liked us,” says Michael Griffin, town manager of Merrillville.

GPTC bus system and getting around town

Lottaville is a car-dependent neighborhood, and most residents have personal automobiles. The Gary Public Transportation Corp (GPTC) bus system runs throughout the Gary city suburbs, giving Lottaville locals a route across Merrillville. Buses and taxis make the commute from Merrillville to Chicago each day. Residents can get to Chicago by traveling north on Interstate 65, which is 3 miles east. State Route 53 takes traffic 8 miles north to Gary. The Gary/Chicago International Airport is 10 miles north.
GPTC bus runs from Gary to Lottaville giving locals access across Merrillville.
GPTC bus runs from Gary to Lottaville giving locals access across Merrillville.
GPTC bus runs throughout the Gary suburbs, giving Lottaville locals a route across Merrillville.
GPTC bus runs throughout the Gary suburbs, giving Lottaville locals a route across Merrillville.
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Toast & Jam for brunch

After a round of golf, locals can have lunch at Langford’s Grill, the steakhouse connected to Innsbrook Country Club. Locals head to Toast & Jam, a brunch café with menu items like eggs benedict and red velvet pancakes, for a flavorful breakfast. Super Chinese serves orange chicken, fried rice and their signature hot and sour soup for a dinner that doesn't disappoint. The Southlake Mall boasts name-brand stores, like H&M or JCPenney, just 5 miles east. Quick shopping and last-minute meal ingredients are found at Family Dollar in the neighborhood's south end. For more substantial grocery lists, residents can make their way northwest just outside Lottaville to Ruler Foods, a store with Kroger brand items at affordable prices. For more retail and restaurant options, residents can take Route 53 toward the heart of Merrillville to reach more businesses.
Super Chinese on West Taft street is the go to hot spot for lunch in Lottaville.
Super Chinese on West Taft street is the go to hot spot for lunch in Lottaville.
Strack & Van Til is the mainstay grocer for Lottaville.
Strack & Van Til is the mainstay grocer for Lottaville.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

67 min drive

Bus

Towne Center

Bus

73rd & Taft

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lottaville US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Lottaville Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$320,000
Median Sale Price
$322,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
548
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,291
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,262
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,310
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,399
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,118
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,172

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
27.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.7%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
42''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

13 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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