Timeless Brick Charm, Generous Living Space, and an Opportunity to Make It Your Own! Welcome to 5601 Madison! Situated on a spacious, fully fenced corner lot, this classic all-brick ranch offers timeless character, generous living space, and a wonderful opportunity to personalize a home with great bones. Designed for convenient main-level living, the home features a living and dining room combination, sitting room, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and direct access to the backyard and attached garage from the kitchen. The full finished basement adds an impressive amount of versatile living space with a bonus room, separate laundry room, and plenty of room for entertaining, a second family room, home office, private retreat, or potential related-living setup. Outside, enjoy a welcoming covered front porch, backyard deck conveniently located off the kitchen, and a fully fenced yard with plenty of room to relax and entertain. Additional features include a finished attached two-car garage and battery backup sump pump. The beauty of this home is the opportunity to make it uniquely yours. It's solid brick construction, spacious layout, and timeless features provide a great foundation, while simple cosmetic updates and your own personal style can bring a fresh new look to the space. Appliances are included but not warranted. Sold As-Is.
Active
$294,500
5601 Madison St, Merrillville, IN 46410
3beds
3,172sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
10,367 Square Feet Lot
$290,700 Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic all-brick ranchFull finished basementWelcoming covered front porchThree bedroomsFinished attached two-car garageSitting roomHome office
- 4 days
- 365
- 26
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daisylou Castillo,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-365-8000
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 846846
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 18.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 1368
- Dimensions: 114.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1458
- Dimensions: 54.0 x 27.0
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 18.0
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 14.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Display Window(s)
- Basement: Finished,Sump Pump,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,172
- Total interior livable area: 3,172 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,586
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 10,367 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 451204276014000031
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Meadowland Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merrillville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $93/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,438
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
Estimated market value
$290,700
$276,000 - $305,000
$1,885/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $294,500+4.4%$93/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #846846 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2021 | Sold | $282,000+0.8%$89/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #500995 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,900$88/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #500995 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,438 +10.2% | $288,400 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,213 -8.9% | $283,900 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,429 +100.5% | $278,400 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $1,211 +12.2% | $242,900 +75.6% |
| 2021 | $1,079 +9.1% | $138,300 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $989 -19% | $129,500 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $1,221 -0.3% | $124,900 -0.9% |
| 2018 | $1,225 +17.6% | $126,000 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $1,042 | $124,900 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,042 -5% | $124,800 -3.3% |
| 2014 | $1,097 -4.8% | $129,000 -0.5% |
| 2013 | $1,152 -15.4% | $129,600 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $1,362 +1.3% | $128,400 -0.8% |
| 2011 | $1,345 +1% | $129,400 +3.2% |
| 2010 | $1,332 | $125,400 -8% |
| 2009 | -- | $136,300 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $129,800 +26.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $102,300 +155.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $40,100 +199.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,370 |
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