Beautiful Red Brick Ranch in Meadow Land Estates - Move In Ready! Welcome to this well maintained red brick ranch with a finished 2 car attached garage, located in the highly desirable Meadow Land Estates of Merrillville, Indiana. Sitting on a generous lot, this home blends classic charm with modern comfort. Main Level A slate tiled foyer opens into a modern classic layout featuring an inviting open concept living room with a stunning Kosota limestone fireplace. The updated kitchen offers: Center island Stainless steel appliance package Abundant natural light Ideal flow for everyday living and entertaining The dining room connects seamlessly with the living space and features luxury vinyl plank flooring. Down the hall, the primary bedroom includes his and hers closets, hardwood floors, and a private half bath. Two additional bedrooms--also with hardwood flooring--share a full hall bath. Finished Basement The basement provides exceptional versatility--perfect for work, play, or relaxation. Highlights include: Large family room with bar area Spacious office with a stylish barn door Well equipped workshop with 3 benches and ample shelving Convenient 3/4 bath Three storage closets with built in shelving Outdoor Living The expansive backyard is designed for enjoyment and privacy, featuring: Covered porch with concrete pad Red cedar privacy fence with solar lighting Firepit Garden boxes Storage shed Additional Features Newer vinyl windows Hot water heating system for warm, dust free comfort Newer central air with ceiling vents All appliances included This solid, beautifully maintained home is truly move in ready and offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and style.
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$285,000
5509 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410
3beds
2,976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$286,100 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$2,849 Estimated rent
Home value
$286,100
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Finished basementRed brick ranchPrivate half bathStunning kosota limestone fireplaceStorage shedGenerous lotSlate tiled foyer
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Listed by:
Ed del Real,
McColly Real Estate 219-322-5508
Bought with:
Nicole Hanson, RB14044520
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 836416
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Workshop, Utility Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Half Bath, Double Closets, Hardwood Flooring.
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Hardwood Flooring.
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Hardwood Flooring.
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Dining room
- Description: Open Concept.
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 9.0
Family room
- Description: Curved Bar, Great for Entertaining.
- Area: 756
- Dimensions: 28.0 x 27.0
Foyer
- Description: Slate Tile Flooring.
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 7.0
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliance Package.
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 16.0
Living room
- Description: Fireplace. New Vinyl Plank Flooring.
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 16.0
Office
- Description: Barn Door.
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 15.0
Utility room
- Description: Additional Storage.
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 7.0
Workshop
- Description: 3 Work Benches, Shelving.
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Country Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Laminate Counters, Kitchen Island, His and Hers Closets, Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,976
- Total interior livable area: 2,976 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,488
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Rural
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Private, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 451204252002000031
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Meadowland Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merrillville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,808
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $285,000-1.7%$96/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836416 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836416 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+152.1%$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836416 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2017 | Sold | $115,000-4.2%$39/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #404142 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2016 | Pending sale | $120,000$40/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #404142 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2016 | Price change | $120,000-3.9%$40/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #404142 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $124,900$42/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #404142 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,808 +8.2% | $196,000 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $1,670 +5.9% | $193,300 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $1,578 +31.7% | $190,500 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $1,198 +12.4% | $165,800 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $1,066 +0% | $137,300 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $1,066 -15% | $128,500 -1.7% |
| 2019 | $1,253 0% | $130,700 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,254 +11% | $128,300 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,129 | $126,900 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,129 -4.6% | $126,800 -3% |
| 2014 | $1,184 -4.5% | $130,700 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $1,240 -10.7% | $131,100 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $1,388 +1.8% | $129,900 -0.5% |
| 2011 | $1,363 +0.8% | $130,500 +3.1% |
| 2010 | $1,353 | $126,600 -8% |
| 2009 | -- | $137,600 +6.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $129,700 +26.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $102,200 +166.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $38,300 +199.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $12,770 |
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Neighborhood: 46410
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