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Last Sold Price
2 beds945 sqft
702 E Elm St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$79/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Don't miss out on this diamond. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement. Enter off the covered front porch through the front door into the living room with hardwood floors that stretch into the dining room and both bedrooms. The tiled kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and microwave. Stove hookup is gas or electric. The laundry room is located on the main lever, is bright with extra storage cabinets, and also has tile floors. The main bedroom has a huge built-in for all of your clothes. Some windows...Don't miss out on this diamond. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement. Enter off the covered front porch through the front door into the living room with hardwood floors that stretch into the dining room and both bedrooms. The tiled kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and microwave. Stove hookup is gas or electric. The laundry room is located on the main lever, is bright with extra storage cabinets, and also has tile floors. The main bedroom has a huge built-in for all of your clothes. Some windows have been updated and in good condition. The basement is open for additional storage. There is a small shed in the back yard. Home sits on a corner lot. There is some peeling paint on the exterior. Overall it is a nice home. Just down the street from Columbia Park.
  • Listed by: JoAnn McElfresh 219.863.4268 jenkins4homes@yahoo.com • Jenkins, REALTORS, INC.
Listing closed: 08/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 806288

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$106,500

Avg days on market

69

Sale-to-list ratio

81.8%

Rensselaer, IN

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Location

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Property Information for 702 East Elm Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $924 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subdivision: none
  • OriginalListPrice: $74,900.00
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: No
  • SpecialListingConditions: Probate Listing
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • TaxAssessedValue: $75,600.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $500.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Us231 on North side of Renssealer east on Elm to home on the corner of Elm and Milton
  • Cross Street Address: Milton
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Marion
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Latitude: 40.94
  • Longitude: -87.14
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $924.00
  • APN/Key #: 370719005008028027
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: COLUMBIA ADD LOT 8 BLK 5
School Information
  • High School: Rensselaer Central High School
  • School District: Rensselaer Central
Parking
  • Garage Description: Off Street, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 6,534.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 48x135
  • Square Footage: 945.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .15
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 945.0
  • View: Neighborhood
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Description: City Lot, Corner Lot
  • Design: Ranch
  • Road Access: City Street
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: No
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: No
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • SeniorCommunityYN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One
  • NRA_AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Fencing: None
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Basement Type: Concrete
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heat Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total # of Rooms: 6
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Room 1
  • Room Description: Fan, Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.6
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Tile
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 18.3 x 11.5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Description: Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Description: Tile
  • Room Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.7
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 702 East Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541333661

$74,900—
Aug 30, 2024

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #806288

$74,900—
Jul 3, 2024

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #806288

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541333661

$74,900
08/30/2024

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #806288

$74,900
07/03/2024

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #806288

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Public Records for 702 East Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,800Additions$74,800Total$88,600
Tax Record2025$256 ($21 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt945 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt945 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt945 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1955ZoningBUFFCountyJASPERAPN37-07-19-005-008.028-027

Schools near 702 East Elm 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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