Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,748 sqft

4381 Highway 231, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.38 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$229/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Motivated seller! Will look at all offers! Discover an exceptional opportunity with this open-concept ranch home set on a sprawling 5 acres, complete with a detached garage housing a two-bedroom apartment above! This remarkable property is brimming with potential and versatility. Step inside the main home to find a captivating living space, enhanced by a striking wood-burning stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings. The well-designed split floor plan includes 2 to 3 bedrooms, with the third...Motivated seller! Will look at all offers! Discover an exceptional opportunity with this open-concept ranch home set on a sprawling 5 acres, complete with a detached garage housing a two-bedroom apartment above! This remarkable property is brimming with potential and versatility. Step inside the main home to find a captivating living space, enhanced by a striking wood-burning stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings. The well-designed split floor plan includes 2 to 3 bedrooms, with the third bedroom currently serving as a private office. This room offers exclusive access to the outdoor living area, elegant French doors leading to the main living space, and a magnificent double-trayed ceiling that adds to its charm. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting ample natural light and breathtaking views of the surrounding acreage. Tastefully updated with granite countertops, it provides a perfect setting for cooking and entertaining. Retreat to the expansive master suite, where you'll find generous space and additional heating in the en suite bathroom to create a truly relaxing oasis. But that's not all! Above the spacious and heated 2.5-car garage lies a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, ideal for related living, an Airbnb rental, or your creative studio. With its own private entrance and a large balcony overlooking the vast grounds, this space is perfect for enjoying serene moments and inspiring views. Imagine the possibilities on these 5 acres plenty of space for horses, livestock, or even a personal garden! Experience the charm of rural Indiana while enjoying easy access to major roadways for your daily commute. This is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle waiting for you to embrace! Act now and make this extraordinary property your own!
  • Listed by: Starla VanSoest 219.405.7746 starlavansoest@gmail.com • BHHS Executive Realty
Listing closed: 04/03/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 832283
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$392,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

101.5%

Rensselaer, IN

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Location

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Sold By Advanced Real Estate, LLC

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Property Information for 4381 Highway 231

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,513 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Nelson's
  • Garage # of Cars: 3
  • OriginalListPrice: $419,400.00
  • NRA_DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: Yes
  • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $5,000.00

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 5.38 AC / 234,527 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From State Rd 10 and HWY 231, Turn south on HWY 231, home is on the left just before county road 400 N. Cross Street:
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Union
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Latitude: 41.08
  • Longitude: -87.15
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,512.96
  • APN/Key #: 371006000002001030
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: NELSON'S SUBDIVISION LOT 1
School Information
  • School District: Kankakee Valley
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached, Heated Garage, Driveway, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 234,527.04
  • Square Footage: 1748.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: 5.38
  • LotSizeSource: Survey
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1748.0
  • View: Rural
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Description: Few Trees, Horses Allowed, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: No
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • WaterSource: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s), Storage, Shed(s), Guest House
  • Levels: One
  • NRA_AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Patio, Front Porch, Deck
  • PoolFeatures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat Type: Central, Propane, Other, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, In-Law Floorplan, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total # of Rooms: 10
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 23.9 x 15.1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16.2 x 11.3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: updated, Granite counter tops
  • Room Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: Door to outdoor, backyard living space. Patio
  • Room Dimensions: 13.8 x 11.2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace, Open concept!
  • Room Dimensions: 24.1 x 20.1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: Option for additional bedroom. Has private access to back patio!
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.2
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Description: Main floor laundry room
  • Room Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.3
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Description: In Apartment above garage
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Description: In apartment above garage
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Description: In apartment above garage - open kitchen and living room
  • Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 20.0
  • Room Type: Family Room

Property History for 4381 Highway 231

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 3, 2026

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #832283

$400,000—
Apr 2, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935809674

$400,000—
Apr 2, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1934836128

$396,682

+9.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/03/2026

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #832283

$400,000
04/02/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935809674

$400,000
04/02/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1934836128

$396,682

+9.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 4381 Highway 231

Taxable Value

Land

$61,400

Additions

$250,900
Total$312,300

Tax Record

2025

$1,429 ($119 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,748 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,748 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

234,527 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1997

Year Renovated

2005

Zoning

A2

County

JASPER

APN

37-10-06-000-002.001-030

Schools near 4381 Highway 231

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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This home: 4381 Highway 231, Rensselaer, IN 47978
$400,000
4
1,748
234,527
$120,000
3
1,739
234,527
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2
2,128
168,403
$147,000
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