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7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 — Sold $247,000 by Nicole Fech
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Another pre-probate listing closed by Nicole Fech in Lake County, IN. Good work.
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Final sold price
SOLD$247,000
What sold at 7055 Van Buren St, and for how much?
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sold for $247,000 on August 21, 2026. The listing was handled by Nicole Fech of Better Homes and Gardens Real. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,004 sq ft, built in 1966. 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 | 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $247,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 2,004 sq ft |
| Year built | 1966 |
| County | Lake County, IN |
| Listing agent | Nicole Fech, Better Homes and Gardens Real |
| APN | 45-12-16-207-008.000-030 |
| MLS # | 839362 |
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: 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville IN 46410
Property profile
- Address
- 7055 Van Buren St
- City / state / ZIP
- Merrillville, IN, 46410
- County
- Lake County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1966
- APN
- 45-12-16-207-008.000-030
Mailing address
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 09/06/2020
- Assessed value
- $180,100
- MLS #
- 839362
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$123Calculated from a 2,004 sq ft building and $247,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value137%Sold price was 137% of the $180,100 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale2,175Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio23%Building footprint covers about 23% of the 8,625 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Nicole Fech of Better Homes and Gardens Real and Advanced Real Estate, LLC got 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville IN 46410 in Merrillville closed cleanly. Advanced Real Estate, LLC stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $247,000. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
- Nicole Fech, Better Homes and Gardens Real
- Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sell for?
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sold for $247,000 on 08/21/2026.
When did 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 sell?
The transfer of 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 was recorded on in Lake County, IN.
Who sold 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410?
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 was listed by Nicole Fech, Better Homes and Gardens Real.
Who represented the buyer of 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410?
The buyer of 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 was represented by Advanced Real Estate, LLC.
What kind of property is 7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410?
7055 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1966.
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
Want to verify this sale yourself? The Lake County, Indiana recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-probate process behind it. All of them apply in every state.
- 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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