5391 Dexter Drive

Local assessors in Merrillville, IN have categorized 5391 Dexter Drive as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1958 and is 66 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 30,361 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 2,760 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 1,100 ft. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 7 rooms in the home. Of these, 2 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there is one full bathroom. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a single story home so it's perfect for folks who don't want to have to climb stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 5391 Dexter Drive has a total of 2,796 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a full basement that is 1,398 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. For water disposal, homeowners who don't want the additional responsibilities of handling a septic tank will be happy to learn that the home is connected to a municipal sewage system. Though, they may have to pay additional fees to have their wastewater disposed. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a attached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 506 sqft. There are 3 available parking spaces so it's a great situation for those with more than one car. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with masonry control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C. The building has a roof that is made of asphalt. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a central heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. The property was last sold in Jul 3, 2019 for $141,900. That's $42.97 per sqft. 5391 Dexter Drive was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $197,100. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $42,900. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $154,200. The total market value for this property is the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $1,653. Remember, the purchasing price for your future home is not the costs you'll incur during the purchasing process. That's why it's important to save as much as possible and presumbly above the 20% minimum you may need to put down as down payment. You will want these additional savings to cover closing costs such as attorney fees, homeowner's insurance, title search fees, origination fees, and more. Thankfully, sellers may sometimes offer to cover certain costs as seller concessions to the buyer. Just keep in mind that sellers have their own fees to pay as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.