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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,680 sqft$147/sqft
8850 Highway 14, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.84 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$147/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Sit on your WRAP AROUND PORCH and enjoy your morning coffee! This GREAT RANCH on almost an acre, has everything NEWER from the floor joists to the rafters. With an OPEN CONCEPT STYLE floor plan this nome boasts Newer plumbing, electrical, drywall, HVAC, kitchen with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, 2 newer baths, water softener plus flooring, doors, SLIDING BARN DOORS and trim. NEWER mound septic system, NEWER furnace, and A/C make this a worry free home! The wide open concept...Sit on your WRAP AROUND PORCH and enjoy your morning coffee! This GREAT RANCH on almost an acre, has everything NEWER from the floor joists to the rafters. With an OPEN CONCEPT STYLE floor plan this nome boasts Newer plumbing, electrical, drywall, HVAC, kitchen with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, 2 newer baths, water softener plus flooring, doors, SLIDING BARN DOORS and trim. NEWER mound septic system, NEWER furnace, and A/C make this a worry free home! The wide open concept living/dining and kitchen spans 38.8' by 23.6 with very tasteful finishes, FRESH PAINT IN current colors. Only the east wall remaining of the original house built in 1910. The home was gutted and remodeled in 2017. There is a 1.5 car detached garage, storage shed. Close to I-65 this home is Perfect for a hobby farmer or having your own chickens! This home won't last long!
  • Listed by: Melissa Grah 219.746.0546 melissa@melissagrahteam.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Executive Realty
  • Listed by: Paula S. Remesnik 219.552.4160 paula@melissagrahteam.com • BHHS Executive Realty
Listing closed: 08/04/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 532553

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$240,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Rensselaer, IN

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Location

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Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Executive Realty

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Property Information for 8850 Highway 14

Property Details
  • Taxes: $691 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: RES
  • Subdivision: Parr Thompsons 2nd Add
  • Garage # of Cars: 1
  • OriginalListPrice: $249,900.00
  • TaxAssessedValue: $167,700.00
  • NRA_AuctionBuyerPremiumAmount: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionMinimumOpeningBid: $.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $2,000.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.84 AC / 36,590 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I65 South to St. Rd. 14 go East to property.
  • City/Town: Rensselaer
  • State: IN
  • Township: Union
  • ZIP: 47978
  • Zip Plus 4: 8624
  • Latitude: .00
  • Longitude: .00
  • Area: 305-Bal. Jasper Co
  • County: Jasper
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $691.00
  • APN/Key #: 370922000031000031
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: PARR THOMPSONS 2ND ADD S 1/2 LOTS 37 & 38
Parking
  • Garage Description: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 36,590.00
  • UnFinished SF: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 95x170 & 110x170
  • Square Footage: 1680.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .84
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1680.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Detach
  • Age: 0
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Legal Description 1: PARR THOMPSONS 2ND ADD S 1/2 LOTS 37 & 38
  • Lot Description: Acreage, Horses Allowed, Nearly Level
  • Design: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer YN: No
  • Municipal Water: No
  • Well: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Septic: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • WaterSource: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Total # Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Heat System: Forced Air
  • Total All Lev. Fin.: 1680
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Total (Less Basmnt): 0
  • Equipment: Cable TV Hookup, Satellite Dish
  • Heat Type: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Total # of Rooms: 6
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Room 1
  • Room Description: Utility Room
  • Room Dimensions: 11x6 Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: 17x14 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 14.00
  • Room Type: Main Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 8.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: 16x10 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 10.00
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: 20x14 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 14.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: 17x16 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 16.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 8850 Highway 14

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519077199

$247,000

+14.8% / yr

Aug 4, 2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #532553

$247,000
Aug 4, 2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #532553

$247,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519077199

$247,000

+14.8% / yr

08/04/2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #532553

$247,000
08/04/2023

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #532553

$247,000

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

Public Records for 8850 Highway 14

Taxable ValueLand$20,900Additions$188,300Total$209,200
Tax Record2025$672 ($56 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtStories1Lot Size36,590 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated2020ZoningVRCountyJASPERAPN37-09-22-000-031.000-031

Schools near 8850 Highway 14

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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This home: 8850 Highway 14, Rensselaer, IN 47978
$247,000
2
1,680
36,590
3
1
1,832
34,848
$2,000
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3,267
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1
1,137
36,590
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1,012
32,191
$156,500
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31,973

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