NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5501 Dexter Dr Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $180,000 - $217,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,665 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2015

Last sale price $82,000 $49 Per Sq Ft

Est. 142% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,351/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of March 2015

A sprawling RANCH on a beautiful wooded lot in a nice secluded area! Low taxes and close to the expressway, commuting will be a breeze! This home has been professionally updated and no expense was spared! Beautiful open floor plan with a giant lot and a huge BASEMENT! HOME WILL NOT DISSAPOINT! Bring those FHA buyers, this place will pass with flying colors!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bart Vickrey

Listing Leaders License #RB14033547 Listed on: 01/15/2015

Listing Leaders

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115 x 176
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,665 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Georgia Heights Sub Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451203252001000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,015

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Satellite Dish
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1107
  • Subdivision Name: Georgia Heights Sub
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding,Cedar,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1265
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Barrier Free Access, Common Rec Room, Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barrier Free Access, Deck, Storage, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.46

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 115 X 176
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451203252001000030
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1015

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2015
Sold by
Ristevski Simon
Bought by
Rojas Ruth A
Seller's Agent
Bart Vickrey
Listing Leaders
List Price
$82,000
Sold Price
$82,000
Current Estimated Value
$198,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,311
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2014
Closed on
Oct 21, 2014
Sold by
Rothstein Michael I and M & R Trust
Bought by
Ristevski Simon
Seller's Agent
Diana Metros
Sweet Magnolia Realty, LLC
List Price
$33,500
Sold Price
$33,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
664.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2013
Sold by
Morrill William D and Morrill Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Rothstein Doreen M and Rothstein Michael L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2008
Sold by
Morrill William and Morrill Joann A
Bought by
Morrill William D and Morrill Joann 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
Rojas Ruth A -- Liberty Title
Ristevski Simon -- Community Title Co
Rothstein Doreen M -- None Available
Morrill William D -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Sold $82,000 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2015 01/15/15 For Sale $82,000 +144.8% $49 / Sq Ft
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Sold $33,500 0.0% $33 / Sq Ft
10/12/2014 10/12/14 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2014 09/29/14 For Sale $33,500 -- $33 / 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 $3,351 $144,500 $42,300 $102,200
2023 $462 $143,000 $41,100 $101,900
2022 $462 $119,900 $32,300 $87,600
2021 $453 $107,000 $30,800 $76,200
2020 $444 $102,800 $29,700 $73,100
2019 $717 $98,800 $28,800 $70,000
2018 $707 $95,700 $28,800 $66,900
2017 $625 $97,200 $28,800 $68,400
2016 $741 $96,600 $27,700 $68,900
2014 $2,106 $99,100 $29,100 $70,000
2013 $743 $100,600 $31,400 $69,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bart Vickrey

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Bart Vickrey

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 405-3768

    2 in this area

    251 Total Sales

    Bart Vickrey
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Diana Metros

    Sweet Magnolia Realty, LLC

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR364300

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-03-252-001.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

5501 Dexter Dr, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 5501 Dexter Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 15 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $198,311, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 5501 Dexter Dr 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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