NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5444 Van Buren St Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $317,000 - $331,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,860 Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2021

Last sale price $275,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,337/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2021

Do you need a Main Floor Master Suite? How about TWO Master Suites? This ALL BRICK Preferred Homes Ranch has FIVE Bedrooms and THREE Bathrooms. Charming Front Entryway. Spacious Open Concept Living/ Dining/ Kitchen Area. ALL NEW Kitchen with the works! GRANITE, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lovely Tile Backsplash, Crisp White Cabinets. ALL NEW Bathrooms with Absolutely Gorgeous Tile Baths and Showers and Lovely Vanities! Did you see a picture of the Downstairs Master Bathroom? ALL NEW Plumbing Fixtures. ALL NEW Flooring Throughout. ALL NEW Lighting. Wrought Iron Balusters. HUGE Master Closet in Lower Level. Recreational Room. Attached 2.5 Car Garage. NEW ROOF! NEW WINDOWS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Perez

Starz Realty, LLC License #RB16001298 Listed on: 03/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Tatianna Barnett

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14052303

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,097

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,625 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115 x 75

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Meadowland Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451204203009000031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,097

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1493
  • Subdivision Name: Meadowland Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1580
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1280
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.198
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 115 x 75
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8625
  • Parcel #: 451204203009000031

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1097

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
May 4, 2021
Sold by
Preferred Homes Llc
Bought by
Gill Brian K and Patterson Shantay
Seller's Agent
Sarah Perez
Starz Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tatianna Barnett
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Current Estimated Value
$324,076

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,076
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$266,750
Outstanding Balance
$241,742
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,334

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Preferred Homes Llc
Bought by
Gill Brian K and Patterson Shantay
Seller's Agent
Sarah Perez
Starz Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tatianna Barnett
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,750
Outstanding Balance
$241,742
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,334

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2020
Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
Rabick Theodore A
Bought by
Preferred Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$100,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1439.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Rabick Theodore E and Rabick Elizabeth P
Bought by
Rabick Theodore A
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
Gill Brian K -- Barrister Title
Gill Brian K $275,000 None Available
Preferred Homes Llc -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Rabick Theodore A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gill Brian K $266,750
Closed Gill Brian K $266,750
Previous Owner Rabick Theodore A $736,000
Previous Owner Rabick Theodore A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $275,000 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Sale $275,000 +175.0% $96 / Sq Ft
12/14/2020 12/14/20 Sold $100,000 0.0% $63 / Sq Ft
12/13/2020 12/13/20 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 For Sale $100,000 -- $63 / 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 $7,336 $314,100 $33,200 $280,900
2023 $3,107 $313,100 $32,200 $280,900
2022 $2,761 $276,100 $27,100 $249,000
2021 $2,266 $226,600 $23,900 $202,700
2020 $989 $118,200 $22,400 $95,800
2019 $1,097 $116,800 $22,100 $94,700
2018 $1,128 $114,700 $22,100 $92,600
2017 $1,129 $113,500 $22,100 $91,400
2016 $1,073 $113,500 $21,200 $92,300
2014 $1,106 $125,100 $22,100 $103,000
2013 $1,158 $125,400 $23,900 $101,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Perez

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sarah Perez

    Starz Realty, LLC

    (219) 308-2795

    30 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Sarah Perez
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  • Tatianna Barnett

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tatianna Barnett

    @ Properties

    (312) 753-9705

    2 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Tatianna Barnett
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tatianna Green-Barnett

    Signature Realty Group

  • Jeff McCormick

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jeff McCormick

    McCormick Real Estate, Inc.

    (219) 613-5643

    23 in this area

    710 Total Sales

    Jeff McCormick
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  • Breanne Schumaker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Breanne Schumaker

    McCormick Real Estate, Inc.

    (765) 426-0678

    5 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Breanne Schumaker
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 489410

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-04-203-009.000-031

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

5444 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 5444 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 11 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $324,076, approximately $113 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 5444 Van Buren St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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