Merrillville Realtor
Need a Merrillville Realtor? Realest works Merrillville from the shop at 112 S. Main St., Suite B, in Crown Point. Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, in east-central Lake County, built around the spot where US 30 crosses I-65. Love Thy Neighbor means we name the strip and the side streets both.
Merrillville had 36,444 people at the 2020 census. US 30 runs through town as 81st Avenue. Broadway and Taft Street carry the north and south traffic. Merrillville Community School Corporation is the public district.
“Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.”
Proverbs 24:27 (ESV)
Call (219) 801-0432 when you’re weighing Merrillville against Crown Point or Hobart.
Who it fits
- Buyers who rank errands, medical offices, and a quick I-65 ramp above a historic square.
- Households comparing Merrillville with Crown Point, Hobart, and Schererville on price, yard, and commute. We tour all of them and write none of them off.
- Sellers who want a plain pitch. A practical Lake County house sells on facts.
Local notes
Where it sits
East-central Lake County, in Ross Township. Gary is to the north and Hobart to the northeast. Crown Point is to the south. Schererville is to the west and Griffith to the northwest. The east edge meets Porter County.
Roads
US 30 (81st Avenue) crosses I-65 in the middle of town. State Road 53 (Broadway) and State Road 55 (Taft Street) run north and south. 73rd Avenue follows the original Lincoln Highway.
Housing character
Merrillville incorporated as a town in 1971. Before that it was a set of Ross Township settlements. Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 put the owner-occupied rate at 70.5% and the median owner-occupied home value at $211,400. Tour the street, then pull closed sales on that block.
Lived rhythm
An errands-first week. The Lake County Public Library Central Library is at 1919 West 81st Avenue.
Schools
Merrillville Community School Corporation runs the public schools. The district office is at 6701 Delaware Street. Merrillville High School is at 276 East 68th Place. The district posts elementary boundary maps. Some Crown Point addresses in Ross Township also fall in this district. Confirm the district and building for the parcel before you write an offer.
The tradeoff
If you want a walkable courthouse square, look at Crown Point. If you want a suburb near the Illinois line, keep Schererville and Munster in the conversation.
For the town itself, read Real Estate USA’s Merrillville guide. When you want a Realtor on your side, call the shop.
Nearby towns and shop doors
- Hobart
- Crown Point
- Schererville
- Griffith
- Gary
- Highland
- St. John
- Learn, with guides for buyers, sellers, and Illinois moves
- Moving from Illinois, our Ask Realest guide
- Ask Realest, our answers to common questions
- Contact the South Main shop
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Merrillville FAQ
Does Realest work Merrillville, Indiana?
Yes. Merrillville is on our Lake County map. We are licensed in Indiana and Illinois. Call (219) 801-0432 or use Contact. Office: 112 S. Main St., Suite B, Crown Point, IN 46307.
How does Merrillville compare to Crown Point?
Merrillville is a town of 36,444 (2020 census) built around US 30 and I-65, with Merrillville Community School Corporation. Crown Point borders it to the south. It is the Lake County seat, with the courthouse square and Crown Point Community School Corporation. We’ll drive you through both.
Which school district serves Merrillville?
Merrillville Community School Corporation. Its office is at 6701 Delaware Street, and Merrillville High School is at 276 East 68th Place. Check the district’s elementary boundary maps and confirm the school for the exact parcel before you write an offer.
Which highways run through Merrillville?
US 30 and I-65 meet in the middle of town, and US 30 is 81st Avenue inside Merrillville. State Road 53 (Broadway) and State Road 55 (Taft Street) run north and south. 73rd Avenue follows the original Lincoln Highway.
Where should I research Merrillville before calling?
Read Real Estate USA’s Merrillville guide for the town itself. Search Merrillville homes and sold homes on our home search. Then call (219) 801-0432 for a Realtor who answers.
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