NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5521 Buchanan St Merrillville, IN 46410

North Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $231,000 - $293,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,788 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 18, 2013

Last sale price $125,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,783/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Wooded Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of January 2013

4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS,NEWER ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, REAL HARDWOOD FLOORS REFINISHED, NEW CARPETING,NEW APPLIANCES, NEW KITCHEN,FAMILY ROOM IS UNFINISHED 30 x 20 .MASTER BATH ALL NEW.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Don Ready

Benchmark Realty, Inc. License #RB14013741 Listed on: 11/09/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 9,496 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 71 x 132
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,788 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Meadowdale Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451204128011000031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,184

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Wooded, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR270
  • Subdivision Name: Meadowdale
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1788
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, FP Rec Room, FP Lower Level, Main Bedroom Bath
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Acres: 0.218

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Merrillville

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 71 X 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9496
  • Parcel #: 451204128011000031

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1184

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Stidman Johnny
Bought by
Obinson Terrence S
Current Estimated Value
$259,647

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Robinson Terrance
Bought by
Stidman Johnny

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2016
Sold by
Robinson Terrence
Bought by
Stidman Johnny

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2016
Sold by
Tisman Johawy L
Bought by
Robinson Terrence

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2012
Closed on
Aug 30, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Jenks Daniel
Seller's Agent
Shelley Tinnel
Boulder Bay Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Don Ready
Benchmark Realty, Inc.
List Price
$47,000
Sold Price
$47,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Financial Bank
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2011
Sold by
Jenks Daniel
Bought by
Stidman Johnny L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,710
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Obinson Terrence S -- Indiana Title Network Co
Stidman Johnny -- None Available
Stidman Johnny -- None Available
Robinson Terrence -- None Available
Jenks Daniel -- Prism Title & Closing Servic
Wells Fargo Bank Na $101,465 None Available
Stidman Johnny L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robinson Terrence S $248,350
Closed Robinson Terrence S $166,720
Closed Robinson Terrence S $130,000
Closed Obinson Terrence S $127,000
Previous Owner Stidman Johnny L $11,279
Previous Owner Stidman Johnny L $122,710
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/18/2013 01/18/13 Sold $125,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
12/19/2012 12/19/12 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2012 11/09/12 For Sale $125,000 +166.0% $70 / Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $47,000 0.0% $26 / Sq Ft
08/27/2012 08/27/12 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2012 07/31/12 For Sale $47,000 -- $26 / 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 $4,454 $197,700 $33,900 $163,800
2023 $4,454 $190,100 $32,900 $157,200
2022 $761 $165,600 $27,700 $137,900
2021 $413 $139,800 $24,500 $115,300
2020 $290 $131,000 $22,900 $108,100
2019 $447 $129,600 $22,700 $106,900
2018 $433 $127,200 $22,700 $104,500
2017 $409 $125,200 $22,700 $102,500
2016 $395 $125,200 $21,700 $103,500
2014 $1,092 $128,700 $22,700 $106,000
2013 $1,142 $128,900 $24,400 $104,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Don Ready

    Benchmark Realty, Inc.

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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Shelley Tinnel

    Boulder Bay Realty Group

    (219) 405-4675

    Shelley Tinnel
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR317931

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-04-128-011.000-031

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 North Merrillville

5521 Buchanan St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 5521 Buchanan St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 09 November 2012 and is currently estimated at $259,647, approximately $145 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 5521 Buchanan St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Merrillville Intermediate School, Edgar L Miller Elementary School, and Pierce Middle School.

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