Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,200 sqft$108/sqft
5796 Highway 49, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.01 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$108/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Great starter house or perfect size to call home while you travel during your retirement days. ORIGINALLY built in 1965 but completely gutted and redone in 2017. Just like New! 1200 sq. ft. of cute Living Space with 3 Bedrooms. Brand new Kitchen appliances come with this home. Sliding glass door that leads to the deck in the back with a great view to watch the deer and turkeys. All this on 1.01 ACRES. Easy to show - make an appointment today.Great starter house or perfect size to call home while you travel during your retirement days. ORIGINALLY built in 1965 but completely gutted and redone in 2017. Just like New! 1200 sq. ft. of cute Living Space with 3 Bedrooms. Brand new Kitchen appliances come with this home. Sliding glass door that leads to the deck in the back with a great view to watch the deer and turkeys. All this on 1.01 ACRES. Easy to show - make an appointment today.
  • Listed by: Dory L. Lovely 219.616.4236 dlovely@netnitco.net • McColly Real Estate
Listing closed: 05/10/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 411395

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$149,900

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Rensselaer, IN

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Property Information for 5796 Highway 49

Property Details
  • Taxes: $418 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: none
  • Garage # of Cars: 0
  • OriginalListPrice: $129,000.00
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • TaxAssessedValue: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionBuyerPremiumAmount: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionMinimumOpeningBid: $.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $500.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 1.01 AC / 43,996 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: from 10 and 49: south to the home on the west side - see sign.
  • Cross Street Address: 600N
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Walker
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Latitude: .00
  • Longitude: .00
  • Area: 303-Wheatfield Area
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $418.00
  • APN/Key #: 371336000010000032
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: PT S3/4 NE NE 36 31 6, 1.01A
School Information
  • School District: Kankakee Valley
Parking
  • Garage Description: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Square Footage: 43,996.00
  • UnFinished SF: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 205 x 209
  • Square Footage: 1200.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: 1.01
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1200.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Detach
  • Age: 0
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Legal Description 1: PT S3/4 NE NE 36 31 6, 1.01A
  • Lot Description: Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • Auction: No
  • Design: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Municipal Water: No
  • Well: Yes
  • Utilities: On
  • Septic: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • WaterSource: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • 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: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Total # Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Heat System: Forced Air
  • Total All Lev. Fin.: 1200
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Total (Less Basmnt): 0
  • Equipment: None
  • Heat Type: Propane
  • Interior Features: Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Total # of Rooms: 5
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Room 1
  • Room Description: 12x12 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Main Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: 13x14 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 14.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Description: 13x14 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 14.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 5796 Highway 49

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 10, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1439387343

$129,000
May 10, 2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #411395

$129,000
May 10, 2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #411395

$129,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/10/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1439387343

$129,000
05/10/2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #411395

$129,000
05/10/2017

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #411395

$129,000

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

Public Records for 5796 Highway 49

Taxable ValueLand$38,100Additions$153,800Total$191,900
Tax Record2025$716 ($60 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated2015ZoningA2CountyJASPERAPN37-13-36-000-010.000-032

Schools near 5796 Highway 49

This home is within Kankakee Valley School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Wheatfield Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Kankakee Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kankakee Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
Public4 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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$129,000
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1,200
43,996
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435,600
$208,700
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