215 East Thompson Street

Sold 3/5/24

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Last Sold Price

$249,000

4 beds2 baths2,288 sqft$109/sqft

215 E Thompson St, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.7 acresLot Size

1959Year Built

$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Discover this newly updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath classic ranch nestled on 1.7 acres, conveniently close to schools and the hospital. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a generously sized living room featuring a fireplace and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The updated kitchen boasts new appliances and a stylish tile backsplash. The family room, complete with a second fireplace, adds an extra layer of warmth and comfort to the home. With two fireplaces, this residence radiates...Discover this newly updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath classic ranch nestled on 1.7 acres, conveniently close to schools and the hospital. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a generously sized living room featuring a fireplace and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The updated kitchen boasts new appliances and a stylish tile backsplash. The family room, complete with a second fireplace, adds an extra layer of warmth and comfort to the home. With two fireplaces, this residence radiates coziness. Enjoy the fresh paint and new carpet throughout, and park your vehicles in the oversized 2-car garage. The expansive backyard backs up to the serene Iroquois River. Positioned centrally, you'll be in proximity to downtown, with all of Rensselaer's lively attractions just a short distance away. Welcome to your updated haven of comfort and convenience.

Listed by: Sherry Cole • Keller Williams Lafayette

Listing closed: 03/04/2024 11:00 PM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 202401370

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,356
Square Feet: 0.16
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Property Information for 215 East Thompson Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,097 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
County: Jasper County
Style: One Story
Architectural Style: Ranch
Subdivision: None
Waterfront: No
Garage/Number Of Cars: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1959
Lot Size: 1.70 AC / 74,052 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area: Jasper County
City: Rensselaer

Zip Code: 47978
State: IN
Township: Marion
Geo Latitude: 41
Geo Longitude: -87
Fips Code: 18073
Directions To Property: Take 231 into Rensselaer. Turn south onto Cullen St. to E Thompson St.
Location: City/Town/Suburb

Taxes and HOA

Annual Taxes: $1,097
Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable

Year Taxes Payable: 2023
Parcel Number Id: 37-07-30-000-069.000-027

School Information

School District: Rensselaer Central School Corp.
Elementary: Rensselaer

Middle School: Rensselaer
High School: Rensselaer Central

Parking

Garage Length: 32.0
Garage Width: 22.0

Garage: Yes
Off Street Parking: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

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Property

Lot Information

Class: RESIDENTIAL
Property Subtype: Site-Built Home

Approx Lot Size Acres: 1.7
Lot Dimensions: 155x478
Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
Total Square Feet: 2288.0
Approx Lot Size Sqft: 74052.0
Above Grade Finished Sqft: 2288.0
Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
Total Below Grade Sqft: 0.0
Total Finished Sqft: 2288.0
Garage Square Feet: 704.0
Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
Lot Description: Level, Partially Wooded
Outbuilding 1 Length: 16.0
Outbuilding 1 Width: 12.0

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Year Built: 1959

Age: 65
Planned Unit Development: No

Utilities

Water Utility: City
Sewer: City

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Detector-Smoke, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Floor Laundry
Common Amenities: None

Driveway: Concrete
Exterior: Stone
Fence: Partial, Chain Link
Outbuilding 1: Shed
Platted: Yes
Pool: No
Roof Material: Asphalt

Interior Features

Number of Fireplaces: 2
Basement: No

Basement/Foundation: Slab
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace: Family Rm, Living/Great Rm, Electric
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Laminate, Ceramic Tile
Heating/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
Number of Full Baths Main: 2
Number of Full Baths Upper: 0
Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
Number of Half Baths Main: 0
Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
Number of Total Rooms: 9
Total Number of Bedrooms: 4
Total Number of Full Baths: 2
Total Number of Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 2
Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0

Room

Room Information

1st Bedroom Length: 13.0
1st Bedroom Level: Main

1st Bedroom Width: 22.0
2nd Bedroom Length: 13.0
2nd Bedroom Level: Main
2nd Bedroom Width: 22.0
3rd Bedroom Length: 11.0
3rd Bedroom Level: Main
3rd Bedroom Width: 12.0
4th Bedroom Length: 11.0
4th Bedroom Level: Main
4th Bedroom Width: 12.0
Dining Room Length: 17.0
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room Length: 22.0
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen Length: 12.0
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry Room Length: 9.0
Laundry Level: Main
Laundry Room Width: 6.0
Living/Great Room Length: 23.0
Living/Great Room Level: Main
Living/Great Room Width: 13.0

Property History for 215 East Thompson Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 5, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1529334176	$249,000	+39.2% / yr
Mar 4, 2024	Sold Indiana Regional MLS #202401370	$249,000	—
Jan 15, 2024	Pending Indiana Regional MLS #202401370		—
Jan 11, 2024	Listed (Active) Indiana Regional MLS #202401370	$249,900	—
Dec 2, 2023	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385		—
Dec 2, 2023	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385		—
Oct 10, 2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$249,900	—
Sep 18, 2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$259,900	—
Sep 8, 2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$279,900	—
Jul 28, 2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$299,900	—
Jun 19, 2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$319,900	—
Jun 2, 2023	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$329,900	—
Jun 2, 2023	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$329,900	—
Apr 27, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1510244329	$187,500	+0.1% / yr
Aug 31, 2013	Expired Indiana Regional MLS #358296		—
Jul 26, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1095228456	$185,000	—
Jul 26, 2013	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$185,000	—
Jul 26, 2013	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$185,000	—
Jun 27, 2013	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033		—
Jun 27, 2013	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033		—
Jun 27, 2013	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033		—
Jun 27, 2013	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033		—
Nov 12, 2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$199,000	—
Nov 12, 2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$199,000	—
Nov 11, 2012	Listed (Active) Indiana Regional MLS #358296	$199,000	—
Jun 17, 2008	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738	$200,000	—
May 22, 2008	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738		—
May 22, 2008	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738		—
Jan 24, 2008	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738	$217,000	—
Jan 17, 2008	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573		—
Jan 16, 2008	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573		—
Sep 17, 2007	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573	$223,500	—
Sep 17, 2007	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573	$219,500	—
Aug 9, 2007	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #178667		—
Feb 8, 2007	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #178667	$199,900	—
Mar 22, 2002	Sold Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #42907	$179,900	—
Mar 8, 2002	Pending Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #42907		—
Jul 24, 2001	Listed (Active) Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #42907	$184,900	—
May 16, 2001	Sold Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #31433	$177,000	—
Mar 5, 2001	Pending Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #31433		—
Feb 26, 2001	Listed (Active) Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #31433	$179,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/05/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1529334176	$249,000 +39.2% / yr
03/04/2024	Sold Indiana Regional MLS #202401370	$249,000
01/15/2024	Pending Indiana Regional MLS #202401370	—
01/11/2024	Listed (Active) Indiana Regional MLS #202401370	$249,900
12/02/2023	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	—
12/02/2023	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	—
10/10/2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$249,900
09/18/2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$259,900
09/08/2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$279,900
07/28/2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$299,900
06/19/2023	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$319,900
06/02/2023	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$329,900
06/02/2023	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #531385	$329,900
04/27/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1510244329	$187,500 +0.1% / yr
08/31/2013	Expired Indiana Regional MLS #358296	—
07/26/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1095228456	$185,000
07/26/2013	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$185,000
07/26/2013	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$185,000
06/27/2013	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	—
06/27/2013	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	—
06/27/2013	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	—
06/27/2013	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	—
11/12/2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$199,000
11/12/2012	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #318033	$199,000
11/11/2012	Listed (Active) Indiana Regional MLS #358296	$199,000
06/17/2008	Sold Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738	$200,000
05/22/2008	Pending Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738	—
05/22/2008	In Contract Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738	—
01/24/2008	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #206738	$217,000
01/17/2008	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573	—
01/16/2008	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573	—
09/17/2007	Price Change Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573	$223,500
09/17/2007	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #197573	$219,500
08/09/2007	Expired Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #178667	—
02/08/2007	Listed (Active) Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #178667	$199,900
03/22/2002	Sold Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #42907	$179,900
03/08/2002	Pending Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #42907	—
07/24/2001	Listed (Active) Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #42907	$184,900
05/16/2001	Sold Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #31433	$177,000
03/05/2001	Pending Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #31433	—
02/26/2001	Listed (Active) Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #31433	$179,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 215 East Thompson Street

Taxable ValueLand$64,600Additions$213,100Total$277,700

Tax Record2025$1,548 ($129 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,288 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,288 SqFtStories1Lot Size74,052 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1980ZoningBUFFCountyJASPERAPN37-07-30-000-069.000-027

Schools near 215 East Thompson Street

This home is within Rensselaer Central School Corp.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Rensselaer Central Primary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	1.2 mi
8/10	Van Rensselaer Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.5 mi
7/10	Rensselaer Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.5 mi
7/10	Rensselaer Central High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Saint Augustine School	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Rensselaer Central Primary School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	1.2 mi
8/10	Van Rensselaer Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
7/10	Rensselaer Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
7/10	Rensselaer Central High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
NR	Saint Augustine School PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 215 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$249,000	4	2	2,288	74,052
207 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	3	3	2,089	60,287
613 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$217,500	3	2	1,508	11,586
210 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$75,000	4	1.5	1,783	27,878
200 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$250,000	3	2	1,804	12,632
700 South Milton Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	3	2	2,702	21,780
605 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	3	2.5	2,830	18,208
150 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	3	2	3,027	18,034
602 South Milton Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$120,000	3	2	1,826	11,282
629 East Stewart Drive, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	4	3.5	3,193	26,572
605 East Grace Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$199,000	3	1	1,402	13,068
201 East Grace Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	3	2	3,434	12,371
528 South Milton Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	2	2.5	1,724	11,195
615 East Grace Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	$260,000	3	2	1,494	13,373
110 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	2	2	1,718	15,028
111 East Thompson Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978	–	4	3	2,829	40,990

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