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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,120 sqft$125/sqft
540 S Rensselaer St, Griffith, IN 46319
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,365 sq ftLot Size
1962Year Built
$125/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Come see this absolutely adorable 2 bed 1 bath ranch close to the Griffith Schererville border minutes from first class shopping, restaurants, breweries, the Erie Lackawanna bike/walking trail, and 80/94! The large living room (with bamboo floors) is the perfect size for entertaining guests or relaxing in front of the bay window while taking in the mature trees that adorn this well established and highly desired neighborhood. The eat-in kitchen (also with bamboo floors) has ample cabinet space and...Come see this absolutely adorable 2 bed 1 bath ranch close to the Griffith Schererville border minutes from first class shopping, restaurants, breweries, the Erie Lackawanna bike/walking trail, and 80/94! The large living room (with bamboo floors) is the perfect size for entertaining guests or relaxing in front of the bay window while taking in the mature trees that adorn this well established and highly desired neighborhood. The eat-in kitchen (also with bamboo floors) has ample cabinet space and appliances that stay! Both bedrooms are spacious, well appointed, and have generous closets. Outside you'll find a large deck, shed, and a heated 2.5 car garage perfect for projects or parties! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity and schedule a showing today!
  • Listed by: Richard Hemphill 219.545.2170 rhemphill@diamondpeakhomes.com • Listing Leaders
Listing closed: 11/30/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 424022

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$150,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Griffith, IN

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Location

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Property Information for 540 South Rensselaer Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,422 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Subdivision: F R Motts Sub/Griffith
  • Garage # of Cars: 3
  • OriginalListPrice: $150,000.00
  • TaxAssessedValue: $119,000.00
  • NRA_AuctionBuyerPremiumAmount: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionMinimumOpeningBid: $.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $1,500.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,365 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: main street east to broad street south to Ave D. east to Rensselaer south.
  • City/Town: Griffith
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46319
  • Zip Plus 4: 3141
  • Latitude: .00
  • Longitude: .00
  • Area: 125-Griffith
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,422.00
  • APN/Key #: 451102327021000006
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: F.R. MOTT'S ADD BL.2 LOTS 28,29 & 30
School Information
  • School District: Griffith
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 9,365.00
  • UnFinished SF: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x125
  • Square Footage: 1120.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .21
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1120.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Detach
  • Age: 0
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Legal Description 1: F.R. MOTT'S ADD BL.2 LOTS 28,29 & 30
  • Lot Description: Curbs, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • Design: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Municipal Water: Yes
  • Well: No
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Septic: No
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Storage Shed
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Out Buildings: Shed(s), Storage
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Total # Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Heat System: Forced Air
  • Total All Lev. Fin.: 1120
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Total (Less Basmnt): 0
  • Equipment: Cable TV Hookup, Garage Furnace, Security System
  • Heat Type: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Total # of Rooms: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • SecurityFeatures: Security System
Room 1
  • Room Description: 14x12 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Main Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: 12x11 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: 22x12 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 22.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 540 South Rensselaer Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #424022

$140,000
Nov 30, 2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #424022

$140,000
Nov 28, 2017

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #424022

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #424022

$140,000
11/30/2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #424022

$140,000
11/28/2017

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #424022

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

Public Records for 540 South Rensselaer Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,500Additions$154,800Total$189,300
Tax Record2024$1,917 ($160 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,365 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated2000CountyLAKEAPN45-11-02-327-021.000-006

Schools near 540 South 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
Rating
School
Distance
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Griffith Senior High School
Public6 to 12

Beiriger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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