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Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $117,000

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $117,000 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $117,500 $146,400
Median Condo Value $107,200 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $108,300 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $118,500 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $139,200 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 27.9% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 43% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $79 $92
Median List Price $107,800 $185,000
Median Sale Price $140,200 $176,500
Homes Recently Sold 37 267,974
Property Tax $1,239 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 1.4% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $75 $106
1-Yr. Change 4.1% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 5 50,285
New Construction 0 44,560
Foreclosures 48 525,588


Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Merrillville homes

Sold 03/02/2012 for $11,745
2 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,102 sq ft

Sold 01/26/2012 for $169,900
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,692 sq ft

Sold 08/04/2011 for $117,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,662 sq ft

Sold 06/01/2011 for $32,900
3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,336 sq ft

Sold 02/14/2011 for $46,200
2 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,271 sq ft

Sold 01/13/2011 for $28,900
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 842 sq ft

Sold 07/19/2010 for $60,000
3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,614 sq ft

Sold 07/16/2010 for $74,250
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,120 sq ft

Sold 04/28/2010 for $115,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/27/2010 for $90,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,321 sq ft



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Schools

Merrillville High School

276 East 68TH Place | (219) 650-5307

Pierce Middle School

199 East 70TH Place | (219) 650-5308

John Wood Elementary School

6100 East 73RD Ave | (219) 650-5305

Andrean High School

5959 Broadway | (219) 887-5281

Aquinas Catholic Community School

801 W 73RD Ave | (219) 769-2049

Laurel Preparatory Academy

7525 Taft St | (219) 738-1991
PK, K-7 |
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Walk Score


Albanese Candy Factory


based on 32 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Candy Stores
5441 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville

Gamba Ristorante


based on 15 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Italian
455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville

Taste Of India


based on 30 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
761 E 81st Ave, Merrillville

Ursuline’s Kitchen


based on 16 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Cajun/Creole
30 W 79th Ave, Merrillville

Costco Wholesale


based on 10 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery
1310 E 79th Ave, Merrillville

Portillo’s


based on 29 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs
555 E 81st Ave, Merrillville

Asparagus


based on 26 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
7876 Broadway, Merrillville

La Carreta


based on 37 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mexican
269-275 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville

Aladdin Pita


based on 24 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Middle Eastern
3750 W 80th Ln, Merrillville

Pete’s Liquor Bucket


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Tobacco Shops
409 W 80th Pl, Merrillville

Don Pablo Restaurant


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mexican
2831 E 80th Ave, Merrillville

TJ Maloney’s


based on 9 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pubs, Irish
800 E 81st Ave, Merrillville

House of Kobe


based on 24 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Steakhouses
8101 Broadway, Merrillville

Saigon Noodle House


based on 18 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Vietnamese
1515 W 81st Ave, Merrillville

Outback Steakhouse


based on 10 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Steakhouses
8117 Georgia Street, Merrillville

No 1 Chop Suey


based on 8 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Chinese
409 W 81st Ave, Merrillville

Schoops Hamburgers


based on 4 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Burgers
7219 Taft St, Merrillville

Simon Sez Fast Foods


based on 4 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Restaurants
2250 W 81st Ave, Merrillville

Albanese Retail-Nut & Candies


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Candy Stores
1910 W 81st Ave, Merrillville

LongHorn Steakhouse


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Steakhouses
2345 80th St, Merrillville

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Best breakfast spots in Chicago

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Romantic Chicago: Keep each other cozy in the Windy City

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Colleges

Colleges near Merrillville, IN

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

Success Schools LLC

8101 Polo Club Dr, Merrillville, IN
(219) 736-9999
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 0.97

Merrillville Beauty College

48 W 67th Pl, Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-2232
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 3.04

Don Roberts School of Hair Design

152 East US Route 30, Schererville, IN
(219) 864-1600
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.54

Creative Hair Styling Academy Inc

2549 Highway Ave, Highland, IN
(219) 838-2004 x304
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 8.15

Moler Hairstyling College

4391 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN
(219) 944-0960
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Not Available
Distance: 9.75

Don Roberts Beauty School

1354 West Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN
(219) 462-5189
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.28

Kaplan College – Merrillville

3803 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN
(219) 947-8400
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.45

College of Court Reporting Inc

111 W 10th St Ste 111, Hobart, IN
(219) 942-1459
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 7.20

Indiana University – Northwest

3400 Broadway, Gary, IN
(219) 980-6500
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 6.84

Purdue University – Calumet Campus

2200 169th St, Hammond, IN
(219) 989-2400
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 10.27

Purdue University – North Central Campus

1401 S US Hwy 421, Westville, IN
(219) 785-5200
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 25.92

Ivy Tech Community College – Northwest

1440 E 35th Ave, Gary, IN
(219) 981-1111
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 7.03

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

2400 New York Ave, Whiting, IN
(219) 473-7770
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 15.75

Valparaiso University

US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN
(219) 464-5000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 18.19

Saint Josephs College

US Highway 231, Rensselaer, IN
(219) 866-6000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 33.10

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