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6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 — Sold $215,000 by Sarah Verpooten
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Another pre-probate listing closed by Sarah Verpooten in Lake County, IN. Good work.
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Final sold price
SOLD$215,000
What sold at 6971 Massachusetts St, and for how much?
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sold for $215,000 on June 29, 2026. The listing was handled by Sarah Verpooten of Listing Leaders MVPs. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,323 sq ft, built in 2003. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Lake County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $215,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 1,323 sq ft |
| Year built | 2003 |
| County | Lake County, IN |
| Listing agent | Sarah Verpooten, Listing Leaders MVPs |
| APN | 45-12-15-102-007.000-030 |
| MLS # | 837611 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Lake County, Indiana from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville IN 46410
Property profile
- Address
- 6971 Massachusetts St
- City / state / ZIP
- Merrillville, IN, 46410
- County
- Lake County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 2003
- APN
- 45-12-15-102-007.000-030
Mailing address
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 08/15/2025
- Assessed value
- $157,500
- MLS #
- 837611
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$163Calculated from a 1,323 sq ft building and $215,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value137%Sold price was 137% of the $157,500 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale318Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio16%Building footprint covers about 16% of the 8,102 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Sarah Verpooten of Listing Leaders MVPs guided the listing at 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville IN 46410 in Merrillville, Advanced Real Estate, LLC represented the buyer, and Advanced Real Estate, LLC closed the deal. That turned a pre-probate filing into a finished transaction. The home closed at $215,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Sarah Verpooten, Listing Leaders MVPs
- Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sell for?
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sold for $215,000 on 06/29/2026.
When did 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sell?
The transfer of 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 was recorded on in Lake County, IN.
Who sold 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410?
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 was listed by Sarah Verpooten, Listing Leaders MVPs.
Who represented the buyer of 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410?
The buyer of 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 was represented by Advanced Real Estate, LLC.
What kind of property is 6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410?
6971 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 2003.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Merrillville?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Lake County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by IN and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Lake County, Indiana from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
To pull the recorded deed for this parcel, start with the Lake County, Indiana recorder of deeds. To understand how a pre-probate sale reaches closing, start with the references below.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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