Welcome to your peaceful homestead on 1+ acre! Located in NEWTON COUNTY, this property is truly a country lover's dream! Many updates have been made to the house making it turn key ready for you to move in. The main level features a mudroom with the washer/dryer included, a spacious bright kitchen with NEW WATERPROOF FLOORING, renovated 3/4 bathroom, dining area, large living room, office/library room, and the master suite offering a walk in closet and large bathroom. Upstairs hosts the remaining bedrooms and a 1/2 bathroom. The unfinished basement offers storage and the electric has been upgraded to 200 amp service! The WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR was just serviced in Oct '24 and a new battery was installed. The detached 24 x 40 garage has HEATED FLOORS and a bathroom! The 38 x 53 POLE BARN can house all the farm animals and equipment! The roof on the pole barn was just resealed last summer. The potential for this property is limitless! Schedule your showing today!
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$242,000
5130 E 300 S, Rensselaer, IN 47978
3beds
1,920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
1.05 Acres Lot
$246,300 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$1,646 Estimated rent
Home value
$246,300
Estimated sales range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2025 at 11:35am
Listed by:
Amanda McDonnell,
Northwest Indiana Real Estate 219-696-9600
Bought with:
Nickolas Witvoet, RB20001582
Listing Leaders Northwest
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 820048
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 16.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Description: Hard Wood Floors
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Description: New waterproof flooring
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Laundry
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 5.0
Library
- Description: Office/entry room. New flooring
- Area: 136.5
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 13.0
Living room
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 15.0
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Storage Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,920
- Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 561113300009002008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $242,000-6.9%$126/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820048 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$135/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820048 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900+62.4%$135/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820048 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $160,000-5.9%$83/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #512650 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $170,000+3%$89/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #512650 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,216 +8.9% | $159,300 -3.4% |
| 2023 | $1,117 -6.3% | $164,900 +1.9% |
| 2022 | $1,191 +83.3% | $161,900 +1.2% |
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Neighborhood: 47978
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Morocco Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 8.4 mi
- 4/10North Newton Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.8 mi
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Estimated market value
$246,300
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- Indiana
- Newton County
- Rensselaer
- 47978
- 5130 E 300 S