$162,000
SOLD FEB 15, 2019

2970 W Bunkum Rd Rensselaer, IN 47978

Marion Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
1.95 Acres

Recently Sold

$92 Per Sq Ft

186 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.95 Acre Lot
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of January 2025

REDUCED: REDUCED: This1752 sq. foot home nestled in a lovely grove of trees, has everything you could ask for. While being in the country on almost 2 acres, it is only 5 minutes from town and 5 minutes from I-65: 3-4 bedrms: 1& 3/4 bathrms: eating area/sitting area with wood burning fireplace: formal livingrm: 4th bedrm is 12x20, 2 large closets: galley kitchen, laundry rm: Lots of windows: A must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ann Critser

Cornerstone Real Estate Agency License #RB14040599 Listed on: 08/11/2018

Co-Listed By

Terri Phegley

Cornerstone Real Estate Agency License #RB14016585

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Hekkema

Cornerstone Real Estate Agency License #RB14024389

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $219

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 1.95 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370626000017000026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$219

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR983
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR983
  • Subdivision Name: no
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Baseboard,Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, FP Gathering Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 1.95

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Rensselaer Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 1.95 acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 84942
  • Parcel #: 370626000017000026

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 219

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2024
Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Spidle Robert D
Bought by
Ut Sandbox Llc
Seller's Agent
Linda Hekkema
Cornerstone Real Estate Agency
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Del Prado
Avid Real Estate LLC
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-17.12%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$306,096

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,096
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2018
Closed on
Feb 15, 2019
Sold by
Phillips Nancy K
Bought by
Spidle Robert D
Seller's Agent
Mary Ann Critser
Cornerstone Real Estate Agency
Buyer's Agent
Linda Hekkema
Cornerstone Real Estate Agency
List Price
$162,000
Sold Price
$162,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.35%
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $162,000 Jasper County Abstract Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $290,000 -12.1% $130 / Sq Ft
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2024 10/13/24 Price Changed $329,900 -5.7% $148 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 For Sale $349,900 +116.0% $157 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Sold $162,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
02/13/2019 02/13/19 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2018 08/11/18 For Sale $162,000 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $661 $170,500 $32,700 $137,800
2023 $549 $156,300 $32,700 $123,600
2022 $587 $140,600 $32,700 $107,900
2021 $579 $134,700 $31,300 $103,400
2020 $531 $131,900 $31,300 $100,600
2019 $247 $110,700 $28,800 $81,900
2018 $228 $107,900 $28,800 $79,100
2017 $219 $109,900 $28,800 $81,100
2016 $208 $109,300 $28,800 $80,500
2014 $191 $106,200 $28,800 $77,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Hekkema

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Linda Hekkema

    Cornerstone Real Estate Agency

    (219) 866-8639

    42 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Linda Hekkema
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  • Terri Phegley

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Terri Phegley

    Cornerstone Real Estate Agency

    (219) 863-2206

    144 in this area

    229 Total Sales

    Terri Phegley
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  • Nancy Del Prado

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nancy Del Prado

    Avid Real Estate LLC

    (219) 781-0172

    1 in this area

    398 Total Sales

    Nancy Del Prado
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mary Ann Critser

    Cornerstone Real Estate Agency

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR440678

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 37-06-26-000-017.000-026

Indiana Jasper County Rensselaer 47978 Marion

2970 W Bunkum Rd, Rensselaer, IN

This home is located at 2970 W Bunkum Rd, Rensselaer, IN 47978 and is currently priced at $162,000, approximately $92 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 2970 W Bunkum Rd is a home located in Jasper County with nearby schools including Rensselaer Central Primary School, Van Rensselaer Elementary School, and Rensselaer Middle School.

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