Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,800 sqft$100/sqft
243 N Rensselaer St, Griffith, IN 46319
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,229 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$100/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

INVESTOR or HANDYMAN OPPORTUNITY - Solid, 3Bdrm/1.5Bth, Cape Cod Home w/ Basement and 2.5 Car Garage within Walking Distance to DOWNTOWN GRIFFITH and Central Park! Vinyl-sided Exterior w/ Full Dormered Upper-Level and Side Drive WELCOMES YOU into Main Level w/ Spacious Living Rm and Dining Rm, which have Plaster Walls and HARDWOOD FLOORING underneath Carpet. Archway from Living Rm enters Dining Rm, which leads to Kitchen equipped w/ Appliances. Main Floor Bedroom and Full Bath, along w/ Two Additional...INVESTOR or HANDYMAN OPPORTUNITY - Solid, 3Bdrm/1.5Bth, Cape Cod Home w/ Basement and 2.5 Car Garage within Walking Distance to DOWNTOWN GRIFFITH and Central Park! Vinyl-sided Exterior w/ Full Dormered Upper-Level and Side Drive WELCOMES YOU into Main Level w/ Spacious Living Rm and Dining Rm, which have Plaster Walls and HARDWOOD FLOORING underneath Carpet. Archway from Living Rm enters Dining Rm, which leads to Kitchen equipped w/ Appliances. Main Floor Bedroom and Full Bath, along w/ Two Additional Bedrooms and Half Bath Upstairs. Full Basement is Partially Finished with Rec Room and Laundry/Utility Area. Forced Air Furnace, Central A/C, & 100 AMP Service. Partially Fenced Backyard has Driveway w/ Large Concrete Apron/Patio. SELLING AS-IS - GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL for Savvy Rehabber, Landlord, or Buyer looking for SWEAT EQUITY OPPORTUNITY!

Listing Agent

  1. Lisa Thompson

    Lisa Thompson

    Listing Agent

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    P: (219) 617-5884

    M: (219) 617-5884

Listing closed: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 824673

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Sold By Ned Realty, LLC

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Property Information for 243 North Rensselaer Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,371 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Zoning: residential
  • Subdivision: Manufacturers Add
  • Garage # of Cars: 3
  • OriginalListPrice: $170,000.00
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: Yes
  • SpecialListingConditions: None
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $5,000.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,229 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Main Street to Rensselaer Ave, North to Home.
  • City/Town: Griffith
  • State: IN
  • Township: North
  • ZIP: 46319
  • Latitude: 41.53
  • Longitude: -87.42
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,371.00
  • APN/Key #: 450735378002000006
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: MANUFACTURERS' ADD. L.45 BL.1 ALL L.46 BL.1
School Information
  • High School: Griffith Senior High School
  • School District: Griffith
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 6,229.00
  • Square Footage: 1800.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .14
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1300.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 220.0
  • View: Neighborhood
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Patio
  • PropertyCondition: Fixer
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Basement Type: Full, Storage Space, Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Hardwood
  • Heat Type: Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total # of Rooms: 9
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • LaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Sink
Room 1
  • Room Description: HW Floors under Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 18.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: HW Floors under Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: HW Floors under Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 30.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Washer & Dryer Included
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Description: Storage
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 243 North Rensselaer Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927172127

$179,900
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824673

$179,900
Jul 23, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824673

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927172127

$179,900
08/01/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824673

$179,900
07/23/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #824673

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

Public Records for 243 North Rensselaer Street

Taxable ValueLand$27,600Additions$185,200Total$212,800
Tax Record2024$2,229 ($186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,229 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1990CountyLAKEAPN45-07-35-378-002.000-006

Schools near 243 North Rensselaer Street

This home is within Griffith Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Griffith Senior High School
Public6 to 12

Beiriger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

St Mary School
PrivatePK to 8

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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