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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,056 sqft$175/sqft
611 E Merritt St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,365 sq ftLot Size
1976Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 611! This 3-bedroom home is move-in ready and waiting for you! The large, covered front porch invites you into the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. The eat-in kitchen features NEW Stainless Steel appliances w/extended warranty, freshly painted cabinets, functional island and NEW sliding patio door that leads to the backyard. The updated bathroom offers, new vanity, toilet, and lighting. Other updates include new floor coverings throughout most of the home,...Welcome to 611! This 3-bedroom home is move-in ready and waiting for you! The large, covered front porch invites you into the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. The eat-in kitchen features NEW Stainless Steel appliances w/extended warranty, freshly painted cabinets, functional island and NEW sliding patio door that leads to the backyard. The updated bathroom offers, new vanity, toilet, and lighting. Other updates include new floor coverings throughout most of the home, new exterior & interior doors, new light fixtures, new garage door, new garage door opener, new siding, & new ROOF! Outdoors, enjoy the cozy patio and large backyard space, great for entertaining. Don't miss this one!
  • Listed by: Noelle Weishaar 219.863.5475 nweishaar@yahoo.com • Jenkins, REALTORS, INC.
Listing closed: 06/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 818707

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$182,500

Avg days on market

66

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Rensselaer, IN

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Location

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Sold By Non-Member MLS Office

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Property Information for 611 East Merritt Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,465 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: residential
  • Subdivision: Sunnyside Add
  • Garage # of Cars: 2
  • OriginalListPrice: $189,900.00
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: No
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • TaxAssessedValue: $114,900.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $1,000.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,365 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: McKinley Avenue (US Hwy 231) & Merritt Street, East on Merritt Street past Scott Street, house on south side of street.
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Marion
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Latitude: 40.95
  • Longitude: -87.15
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,465.00
  • APN/Key #: 370719004011074027
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: SUNNYSIDE ADD N 115.5' LOTS 8 & 9; N 115.5' OF W 11' 9" LOT 7; N 115.5' OF E 19' 3" LOT 10 ALL IN BLK 4
School Information
  • School District: Rensselaer Central
Parking
  • Garage Description: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 9,365.00
  • Square Footage: 1056.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .21
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1056.0
  • View: Neighborhood
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: No
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
  • PoolFeatures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Total # of Rooms: 6
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 21.83 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 13.5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 3.0
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 611 East Merritt Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1902065684

$185,000
Jun 17, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #818707

$185,000
May 5, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #818707

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1902065684

$185,000
06/17/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #818707

$185,000
05/05/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #818707

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

Public Records for 611 East Merritt Street

Taxable ValueLand$21,600Additions$114,100Total$135,700
Tax Record2025$553 ($46 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,365 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1985ZoningBUFFCountyJASPERAPN37-07-19-004-011.074-027

Schools near 611 East Merritt 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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