Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,178 sqft$21/sqft
526 W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$21/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Endless Potential on a Prime Corner Lot across from the park! This 2,178 sq. ft. home is ready for your vision and transformation! Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a spacious layout, this property is full of possibilities for the right buyer with a little imagination and elbow grease. Inside, you'll find a traditional floor plan featuring a living room, dining room, and a generous family room--perfect for future entertaining spaces. Two covered porches add character and charm, while the back deck...Endless Potential on a Prime Corner Lot across from the park! This 2,178 sq. ft. home is ready for your vision and transformation! Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a spacious layout, this property is full of possibilities for the right buyer with a little imagination and elbow grease. Inside, you'll find a traditional floor plan featuring a living room, dining room, and a generous family room--perfect for future entertaining spaces. Two covered porches add character and charm, while the back deck and partially fenced yard offer outdoor living opportunities. Situated on a corner lot, this home is brimming with opportunity to build equity, create your dream space, or invest in a promising renovation project. Bring your tools and your dreams--this fixer-upper is ready to shine! While inspections are welcome, this home is in an estate and sold as-is.
  • Listed by: Terri Phegley 219.863.2206 tphegley@cornerstoneshomes.com • Cornerstone Real Estate Agency
Listing closed: 07/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 821469

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Median sold price

$225,000

Avg days on market

96

Sale-to-list ratio

87.9%

Rensselaer, IN

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Location

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Property Information for 526 West Clark Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $224 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: none
  • OriginalListPrice: $60,000.00
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: Yes
  • SpecialListingConditions: None
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • TaxAssessedValue: $71,300.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $1,000.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,767 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: West on Clark St. to the house on the corner of Matheson and Clark
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Marion
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Latitude: 40.94
  • Longitude: -87.16
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $224.00
  • APN/Key #: 370719001018000027
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: PT SW SW 19 29 6 .339A
Parking
  • Garage Description: Driveway, Off Street, Kitchen Level
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 14,767.00
  • Square Footage: 2178.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .34
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 2178.0
  • View: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: No
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Levels: Two
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Deck
  • PropertyCondition: Fixer
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total # of Rooms: 9
  • FireplaceYN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 17.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 16.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Description: Enclosed Porch
  • Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 6.0
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Property History for 526 West Clark Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821469

$45,000
Jun 26, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821469

Jun 26, 2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821469

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821469

$45,000
06/26/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821469

06/26/2025

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821469

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

Public Records for 526 West Clark Street

Taxable ValueLand$29,100Additions$50,400Total$79,500
Tax Record2025$199 ($17 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,178 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,178 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,767 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1940ZoningBUFFCountyJASPERAPN37-07-19-001-018.000-027

Schools near 526 West Clark 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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