NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 N Mckinley Ave Rensselaer, IN 47978

Marion Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $225,000 - $383,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,888 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2022

Last sale price $215,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,566/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Den
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of August 2022

Immaculate 1920's two story home with original charm and modern updates. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts nearly 2000 square feet of living space, main floor bath and laundry, updated kitchen with all appliances included, fenced yard, over sized 2 car detached garage and much, much more! From the huge living room with original woodwork, wood columns with glass built ins to the cozy office space on the main level, this home has everything you are looking for. Upstairs you will find three generous sized bedrooms and huge full bath. The basement has a lifetime dry basement warranty and the unfinished attic space offers loads of additional storage. Enjoy morning coffee or an evening on the beautiful covered porch with mature trees or entertain in the privacy fenced backyard. Call today for your personal showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trisha Potts

RE/MAX Executives License #RB14046118 Listed on: 06/24/2022

RE/MAX Executives

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $735

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x200
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,888 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Westons Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370719036002019027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$735

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1811
  • Subdivision Name: Westons Add
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 806
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Fence
  • Acres: 0.25

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55x200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 370719036002019027
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 735

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2022
Closed on
Aug 3, 2022
Sold by
Puent Robert J and Puent Shannon
Bought by
Washburn Brigitte L
Seller's Agent
Trisha Potts
RE/MAX Executives
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Current Estimated Value
$265,953

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,953
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.58%
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Outstanding Balance
$185,960
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,993

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2017
Closed on
Sep 5, 2018
Sold by
Hopkins Michael R and Hopkins Kelli B
Bought by
Puent Robert J and Puent Shannon
Seller's Agent
JoAnn McElfresh
Jenkins, REALTORS, INC.
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.71%
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Washburn Brigitte L $215,000 Ahler Jacob
Puent Robert J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Washburn Brigitte L $193,500
Previous Owner Puent Robert J $91,500
Previous Owner Puent Robert J $80,000
Previous Owner Hopkins Michael R $83,924
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Sold $215,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
06/28/2022 06/28/22 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $215,000 +59.3% $114 / Sq Ft
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Sold $135,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2017 06/20/17 For Sale $135,000 -- $62 / 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 $1,079 $190,200 $18,300 $171,900
2023 $933 $175,300 $18,300 $157,000
2022 $729 $137,000 $15,900 $121,100
2021 $735 $130,600 $15,900 $114,700
2020 $758 $135,000 $15,900 $119,100
2019 $715 $133,400 $15,900 $117,500
2018 $487 $108,800 $15,900 $92,900
2017 $456 $108,000 $15,900 $92,100
2016 $424 $106,900 $15,900 $91,000
2014 $392 $102,000 $15,900 $86,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Trisha Potts

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Trisha Potts

    RE/MAX

    (219) 204-8312

    39 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Trisha Potts
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  • JoAnn McElfresh

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    JoAnn McElfresh

    Jenkins, REALTORS, INC.

    (219) 863-4268

    83 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    JoAnn McElfresh
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR515054

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 37-07-19-036-002.019-027

Indiana Jasper County Rensselaer 47978 Marion

521 N Mckinley Ave, Rensselaer, IN

This home is located at 521 N Mckinley Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978 since 24 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $265,953, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 521 N Mckinley Ave 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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