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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,434 sqft
523 W Jackson St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$49/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Designed by architect Frank Fischer this home is of unique character. Tucked away with a wooded backdrop is over 2400 sqft which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath, and cathedral ceilings in an open floor plan. Enjoy your evenings in the screened porch or on the open deck and take in the picturesque view. The lower level has additional living space to suit your lifestyle. Established next to Brookside park in a quiet and desirable neighborhood. Beautifully landscaped and a swimming pool is included....Designed by architect Frank Fischer this home is of unique character. Tucked away with a wooded backdrop is over 2400 sqft which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath, and cathedral ceilings in an open floor plan. Enjoy your evenings in the screened porch or on the open deck and take in the picturesque view. The lower level has additional living space to suit your lifestyle. Established next to Brookside park in a quiet and desirable neighborhood. Beautifully landscaped and a swimming pool is included. This home is an unusual find and waiting for you to call HOME!
  • Listed by: Nicole Mathew • PREFERRED GROUP REALTORS
Listing closed: 10/27/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 201636646

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Median sold price

$126,000

Avg days on market

84

Sale-to-list ratio

82.7%

Rensselaer, IN

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Property Information for 523 West Jackson Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $632 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Style: Quad-Level
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Features: None
  • Garage/Number Of Cars: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,254 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Jasper County
  • City: Rensselaer
  • Zip Code: 47978
  • State: IN
  • Township: Marion
  • Road Access: City
  • Fips Code: 18073
  • Directions To Property: SR 231 South to Vine Street. West on Vine St to Cullen Street. South on Cullen street to stop sign. West on SR 114 (Clark Street) to Abigail St. South on Abigail street, right on Jackson Street. Home is on the left.
  • Sea Wall Type: None
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $632
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2016
  • Parcel Number Id: 37-07-30-020-148.000-027
School Information
  • School District: Rensselaer Central School Corp.
  • Elementary: Rensselaer
  • Middle School: Rensselaer
  • High School: Rensselaer Central
Parking
  • Garage Length: 19.0
  • Garage Width: 24.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.442
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 129
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 2434.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 19254.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 1524.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 910.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 910.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 2434.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 456.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Partially Wooded, Slope, 0-2.9999
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Age: 61
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: City
  • Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Countertops-Laminate, Deck Open, Dryer Hook Up Gas, Garage Door Opener, Landscaped, Porch Screened, Sump Pump, Washer Hook-Up
  • Common Amenities: Swimming Pool
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Fence: None
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool Type: Above Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Road Surface: Paved
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Interior Features
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Full Basement
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heating/Fuel: Gas, Hot Water
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 10
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 3
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 11.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 13.0
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Laundry Room Width: 13.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 26.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 14.0
  • Other Room 1 Description: Utility Room
  • Other Room 1 Length: 17.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Lower
  • Other Room 1 Width: 13.0
  • Other Room 2 Description: Enclosed Porch
  • Other Room 2 Length: 23.0
  • Other Room 2 Level: Main
  • Other Room 2 Width: 16.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 34.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Lower
  • Rec Rm Width: 12.0

Property History for 523 West Jackson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1133101848

$119,500—
Oct 27, 2016

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #399053

$119,500—
Oct 27, 2016

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #399053

$119,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1133101848

$119,500
10/27/2016

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #399053

$119,500
10/27/2016

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #399053

$119,500

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

Public Records for 523 West Jackson Street

Taxable ValueLand$40,100Additions$126,400Total$166,500
Tax Record2025$752 ($63 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,524 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt910 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,254 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1970ZoningBUFFCountyJASPERAPN37-07-30-020-148.000-027

Schools near 523 West Jackson 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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