$88,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025
11.76 Acres
$7,483 Price per Acre
512,266 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Corner Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Rosenbaum Park
  • 11.76 Acre Lot
  • No HOA

About This Lot

As of May 2025

11.76+/- acres of prime vacant land in Lake County, Ross Township, Merrillville, IN, is being offered in an absolute online auction with no reserve. This highly desirable corner parcel boasts approximately 862 feet of frontage along Chase Street and is perfectly positioned at the intersection of Chase Street and W 91st Avenue, offering excellent visibility and high traffic exposure. Situated adjacent to the Lake County Government Complex and within the Merrillville Community School Corporation, this property holds exceptional potential for a variety of uses. A portion of the land has been previously farmed but is not subject to any current leases, giving buyers immediate flexibility. The property features Pewamo silty clay loam and Markham silt loam soils with 2-6% slopes, adding to its versatility. Taxes for 2023 payable in 2024 total $384.82, with additional assessments including $90.00 for the Little Cal River Basin, $30.00 for stormwater, and $37.66 for the Independence Hill Conservancy.Bidding begins to close on April 17th at 5:30 PM CT, and the property will sell to the highest bidder. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to secure a strategic piece of land in a rapidly developing area. Full details and bidder registration are available on the auction site.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelsey Koomler

Kraft Real Estate Auctions, LL License #RB19002191 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelsey Koomler

Kraft Real Estate Auctions, LL License #RB19002191 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $385

Lot Details

  • 11.76 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Trees
  • Rural

Home Design

  • Mixed Use

Utilities

  • Water Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Auction
  • Assessor Parcel Number 451230476004000030

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$385

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Land
  • Current Use: Agricultural, Vacant, Unimproved, Row Crops, Plantable, Mixed Use, Farm
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Reso View: Pond, Trees/Woods, Rural
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1874
  • Financial Info Electric: Other
  • AuctionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Vacant, Unimproved, Row Crops, Recreational, Ranch, Plantable, Pasture, Mixed Use, Livestock, Hunting, Farm, Development

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 11.76
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: None
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 512265.6
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 451230476004000030

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 384.82

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Smith Sally
Bought by
Langford & Rance Holdngs Llc
Seller's Agent
Kelsey Koomler
Kraft Real Estate Auctions, LL
Buyer's Agent
Kelsey Koomler
Kraft Real Estate Auctions, LL
List Price
$88,000
Sold Price
$88,000
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$88,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.00%
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Outstanding Balance
$65,538
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,743

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2024
Sold by
Auditor Of Lake County
Bought by
Trust 2991 and Smith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2015
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Ardith
Bought by
Indiana Land Trust Co and Trust No 2991 Of Lake County Trust Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Ardith and Baley Donna
Bought by
City Of Crown Point
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Community Title Company
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes $37,778 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $5,200 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $66,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $88,000 0.0% --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $88,000 -- --
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 $462 $23,600 $23,600 --
2023 $385 $19,700 $19,700 --
2022 $310 $15,500 $15,500 $0
2021 $268 $13,400 $13,400 $0
2020 $266 $13,300 $13,300 $0
2019 $506 $16,200 $16,200 $0
2018 $542 $16,700 $16,700 $0
2017 $601 $19,200 $19,200 $0
2016 $611 $20,300 $20,300 $0
2014 $453 $21,300 $21,300 $0
2013 $408 $18,400 $18,400 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 817635

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-30-476-004.000-030