Looking to escape to the county? Here's your opportunity! Enjoy Country living with space for animals and WOODS for recreation! This charming 2 bdrm home sits on a beautiful 9 acre corner lot on US Hwy 231 offering easy access for the commuter. This home features a LR, DR, fully-applianced kitchen and a pantry/laundry room with NEW stackable washer & dryer included! The bathroom has been updated with new vanity and stool, and has a large storage closet for the extras. There is a full basement to house the mechanicals and provide extra storage. The 2 car attached, heated garage offers comfort & convenience year round & a NEW garage door! There is also a 54x32 pole building with 8' lean to that has concrete floors, electric, wood-burner for heat, and separate well. The fenced area is perfect for animals. The chicken coop, dog house, and animal shed are included as well! The set-up is ready for you! Enjoy the outdoor space with 2 deck spaces, complete with gazebo, patio table, 6 chairs, and the 30' above ground pool, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. This property is ready for you to make it your own!
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$275,000
5538 W 550 N, Rensselaer, IN 47978
2beds
1,081sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
9.09 Acres Lot
$281,100 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$1,245 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,100
Estimated sales range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 01:04pm
Listed by:
Noelle Weishaar,
Jenkins, REALTORS, INC. 219-866-5908
Bought with:
Shawna Murdock, RB19000214
Listing Leaders Executive RE
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 816592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Ceiling fan, corner window
- Area: 144.96
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.08
Bedroom 2
- Description: Corner window
- Area: 121.77
- Dimensions: 12.08 x 10.08
Dining room
- Area: 112.33
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 9.17
Kitchen
- Area: 107.51
- Dimensions: 12.08 x 8.9
Living room
- Area: 222.51
- Dimensions: 18.42 x 12.08
Other
- Description: Pantry Storage/Laundry
- Area: 35.13
- Dimensions: 4.58 x 7.67
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Microwave, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,081
- Total interior livable area: 1,081 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,081
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Paved, Off Street, Heated Garage, Gravel, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Other
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9.09 Acres
- Dimensions: 9.092 A
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Wooded, Corner Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 371331000015002030
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2025 | Sold | $275,000-3.5%$254/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Pending sale | $284,900$264/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816592 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $284,900+137.4%$264/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2016 | Sold | $120,000$111/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #389912 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,067 +19.9% | $140,700 +20.1% |
| 2023 | $890 +10.1% | $117,200 +26.6% |
| 2022 | $808 -6.7% | $92,600 +16.2% |
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Neighborhood: 47978
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kankakee Valley Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 6.6 mi
- 5/10Kankakee Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 20.2 mi
- 8/10Kankakee Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
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- Indiana
- Jasper County
- Rensselaer
- 47978
- 5538 W 550 N