Discover this Victorian style gem from the late 19th century! Built in 1897, this home features decorative, original woodwork, tall ceilings, and an enclosed wraparound porch that invites you to slow down and savor a gentler time. Inside you'll find 2900 square feet with multiple rooms offering many floor plan options, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and the modern convenience of a main floor laundry room and attached garage. This home also has a private back yard space, and sits on a corner lot close to the downtown amenities. Come see this treasure and discover the possibilities for yourself!
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Price cut: $2.4K (3/26)
$177,500
301 S Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
3beds
2,900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
8,145.72 Square Feet Lot
$172,100 Zestimate®
$61/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached garageMain floor laundry roomEnclosed wraparound porchOriginal woodworkMultiple roomsTall ceilingsCorner lot
- 161 days |
- 1,077 |
- 40 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 02:26pm
Listed by:
Noelle Weishaar,
Jenkins, REALTORS, INC. 219-866-5908
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 829889
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: 1/2 bath off of bdrm
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: plus 9x9 sitting area
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 16.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 125
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.0
Dining room
- Description: French doors
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Foyer
- Area: 157.5
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Laundry
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.0
Living room
- Area: 408
- Dimensions: 25.5 x 16.0
Office
- Description: built in storage
- Area: 52.5
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 7.5
Other
- Description: landing area w/built in cabinet
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 6.0
Other
- Description: Storage room/closet area
- Area: 80.5
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,145.72 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 370730011017035027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: City/Rensselaer
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $61/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,100
- Annual tax amount: $446
- Date on market: 10/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$172,100
$163,000 - $181,000
$1,922/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Price change | $177,500-1.3%$61/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #829889 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Price change | $179,900-2.7%$62/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #829889 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $184,900+10.7%$64/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #829889 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2024 | Sold | $167,000-1.7%$58/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800144 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2024 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$59/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800144 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Price change | $174,900-2.3%$60/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800144 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $179,000$62/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800144 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $338 +29.4% | $169,100 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $262 -35.2% | $159,100 +12.9% |
| 2022 | $404 +0.2% | $140,900 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $403 +6.4% | $132,500 -0.7% |
| 2020 | $379 +3.7% | $133,400 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $365 +168.3% | $132,400 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $136 +36.1% | $128,400 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $100 -1.7% | $125,600 +4% |
| 2014 | $102 +2.3% | $120,800 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $99 -12.1% | $121,200 -1.6% |
| 2012 | $113 +17.6% | $123,200 +3.2% |
| 2011 | $96 +12.4% | $119,400 |
| 2010 | $86 -57.1% | $119,400 |
| 2009 | $200 | $119,400 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $112,500 -3.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $116,500 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,005/mo
Principal & interest
$933
Property taxes
$72
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Neighborhood: 47978
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Rensselaer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Rensselaer Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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