9200 Chase Street, Merrillville, IN 46410

$88,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 512,266 Status: Closed
Current Price: $88,000 List Date: 3/18/2025 Last Modified: 5/20/2025

Overview

Description

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 Cons ...

Listing Details MLS# 817635

General Property Information

Lot Size Acres
11.76
Lot Size Square Feet
512265.6
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Sold Price/Acre
7482.99
List Price/Acre
0

Property Features

Current Use: Agricultural; Farm; Mixed Use; Plantable; Row Crops; Unimproved; Vacant Development Status: Raw Land Electric: Other Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Corner Lot Possession: Close Of Escrow Possible Use: Agricultural; Development; Farm; Hunting; Livestock; Mixed Use; Pasture; Plantable; Ranch; Recreational; Row Crops; Unimproved; Vacant Sewer: None Utilities: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available View: Pond; Rural; Trees/Woods Water Source: None

Contract Information

Auction YN
Yes
Property Sub Type
Unimproved Land
Lease Considered YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions
No
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
9200
Street Name
Chase
Street Suffix
Street
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46410

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
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.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-05-20T13:29:25Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2025-05-20
Offer Acceptance Date
2025-04-18
Close Date
2025-05-19
Close Price
88000
Concessions
No
Buyer Financing
Conventional

More Information

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Auction

Online Bidding
Yes
Website URL
https://bid.kraftauctions.com/auctions/137/lot/68184-1176-acre-vacant-merrillville-in-real-estate
Pre-Auction Offers Accepted
No
Auction Type
Absolute
Auction Date
2025-04-17
Auction Time
5:30 PM CT
Buyer Premium YN
Yes
Buyer Premium Amount
10
Auctioneer License Number
AC31900011
Auctioneer Comments
Buyer's Premium of 10% of winning bid or $3,500, whichever is greater.

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Available for viewing during daylight hours.

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
384.82
Tax Year
2023
Tax Legal Description
SE.1/4 SE.1/4 Ly'ng E'ly of RR S.30 T.35 R.8 Ex. Pt. in R/W 11.762Ac
Parcel Number
451230476004000030
Additional Parcels YN
No
Township
Ross
Directions
Travel W along W 93rd Ave, and follow the roundabout north onto Chase St. The property lies to the west of Chase St, with the northern boundary falling just south of W 91st Ave.

Electric

Other
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

None
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

View

Pond
Yes
Rural
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

None
Yes

Current Use

Agricultural
Yes
Farm
Yes
Mixed Use
Yes
Plantable
Yes
Row Crops
Yes
Unimproved
Yes
Vacant
Yes

Development Status

Raw Land
Yes

Possible Use

Agricultural
Yes
Development
Yes
Farm
Yes
Hunting
Yes
Livestock
Yes
Mixed Use
Yes
Pasture
Yes
Plantable
Yes
Ranch
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Row Crops
Yes
Unimproved
Yes
Vacant
Yes
Listing Office: Kraft Real Estate Auctions, LL
Last Updated: May - 20 - 2025
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