Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,748 sqft$72/sqft
228 N Front St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$72/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

3 story stately & majestic home! Modern Amenities come together with Quality Craftsmanship & attention to detail found years ago! Situated on almost a half acre right in the heart of town! Don't let the age fool you! New roof, furnace & ac in 2022! Exterior of home professionally painted 2021 & carpet 2020! Welcoming front porch leads to the Grand Foyer with stunning detailed custom staircase! Extensive decorative woodwork & MASSIVE Baseboard trim can be found throughout this amazing home! Formal...3 story stately & majestic home! Modern Amenities come together with Quality Craftsmanship & attention to detail found years ago! Situated on almost a half acre right in the heart of town! Don't let the age fool you! New roof, furnace & ac in 2022! Exterior of home professionally painted 2021 & carpet 2020! Welcoming front porch leads to the Grand Foyer with stunning detailed custom staircase! Extensive decorative woodwork & MASSIVE Baseboard trim can be found throughout this amazing home! Formal Living & Dining Rm, Family Rm & Kitchen have plenty of space for the biggest of gatherings. 5 Bedrooms/2 Baths for loads of finished square feet! Unfinished Basement is perfect for storage or future finishing! Enjoy the naturalistic setting all while located just a short walk to restaurants, shopping & much more! Home Warranty Included.
  • Listed by: Lisa J. Grady 219.308.6237 lisagrady21@gmail.com • McColly Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/19/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 524219

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$268,450

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Rensselaer, IN

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Property Information for 228 North Front Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,282 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: none
  • Garage # of Cars: 2
  • OriginalListPrice: $279,900.00
  • TaxAssessedValue: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionBuyerPremiumAmount: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionMinimumOpeningBid: $.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $3,000.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,299 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: US 231 & Washington Street to N. Front Street, home is on the left side of the street.
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Marion
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Zip Plus 4: 2620
  • Latitude: .00
  • Longitude: .00
  • Area: 305-Bal. Jasper Co
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,282.00
  • APN/Key #: 370730001001059027
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: N PT HOMESTEAD OL 24 30 29 6, .466A
School Information
  • School District: Rensselaer Central
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached, Off Street, Side Drive
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 20,299.00
  • UnFinished SF: 1315
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 X 205
  • Square Footage: 3748.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .47
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontFeatures: River Front
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 3748.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Detach
  • Age: 0
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Legal Description 1: N PT HOMESTEAD OL 24 30 29 6, .466A
  • Lot Description: Curbs, Landscaped, Paved Road, River Front, Sidewalks, Sloped
  • Design: Three Story
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer YN: Yes
  • Municipal Water: Yes
  • Well: No
  • Utilities: On
  • Septic: No
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Porch Screened
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Enclosed
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Heat System: Baseboard,Forced Air
  • Total All Lev. Fin.: 3748
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Total (Less Basmnt): 0
  • Equipment: Cable TV Hookup, Satellite Dish
  • Heat Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairway, Den/Office, Formal Dining, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bedroom, Wood Burning Stove
  • Total # of Rooms: 11
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning Stove
Room 1
  • Room Description: 5th Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13 Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Additional Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13 Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 20x20 Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Additional Room 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: 17x27 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.00
  • Room Type: Main Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 10.00
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 13.00
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Description: 19x14 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 19.00 x 14.00
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Description: 15x12 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Description: 14x14 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 14.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 11
  • Room Description: 14x12 Level: Main
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 228 North Front Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 19, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509973941

$270,000
Apr 19, 2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #524219

$270,000
Apr 19, 2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #524219

$270,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509973941

$270,000
04/19/2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #524219

$270,000
04/19/2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #524219

$270,000

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

Public Records for 228 North Front Street

Taxable ValueLand$37,900Additions$255,700Total$293,600
Tax Record2025$1,286 ($107 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,299 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1985ZoningBUFFCountyJASPERAPN37-07-30-001-001.059-027

Schools near 228 North Front Street

This home is within Rensselaer Central School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rensselaer Central Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Rensselaer Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rensselaer Central High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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