$259,900
SOLD DEC 30, 2025

705 E Grace St Rensselaer, IN 47978

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Van Rensselaer Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 1-Story Property
  • Water Softener is Owned

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated 1,800 sq ft bungalow where warmth and modern elegance come together. This charming home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, and countless upgrades throughout. The kitchen shines with updated cabinets and counters (2024) and flows seamlessly into the rest of the home with new flooring in the kitchen and hallway (2024) and new carpet in the living room (2024). The guest bathroom features a new vanity and toilet (2023), while major systems have been meticulously cared for with a new furnace (2022), new A/C (2024), and a fully replaced sewer line (2025). Additional updates include a new asphalt driveway (2023) and a back porch/sunroom addition (2024) that opens to your private backyard oasis--complete with a brand new deck, cozy fire pit area, and newly installed fence. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, this MOVE-IN READY home blends comfort, style, and peace of mind in every detail!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Oosting

Listing Leaders Northwest License #RB21000762 Listed on: 10/18/2025

Listing Leaders Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Agent

Non-Member MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $990

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kellners Sub 1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370730001018003027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$990

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard
  • Reso View: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1959
  • Subdivision Name: Kellners Sub 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Acres: 0.25
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • Parcel #: 370730001018003027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 990

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2025
Closed on
Dec 29, 2025
Sold by
Allen Robert and Allen Lauren
Bought by
Bufkin Daulton and Roth Courtney
Seller's Agent
Nick Oosting
Listing Leaders Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member MLS Office
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$259,900
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.39%
Original Mortgage
$262,525
Outstanding Balance
$262,525
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$8,917

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2022
Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Ruppel Brandon S
Bought by
Allen Robert and Allen Lauren
Seller's Agent
James Cackley
Cackley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
LAF NonMember
NonMember LAF
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
3.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.85%
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2018
Closed on
Apr 16, 2018
Sold by
Whaley Michael G
Bought by
Ruppel Brandon S
Seller's Agent
Noelle Weishaar
Jenkins, REALTORS, INC.
List Price
$125,500
Sold Price
$125,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$119,225
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2011
Sold by
Whaley Robin K
Bought by
Whaley Michael G
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $175,000 Ahler Jacob
Warranty Deed $125,500 Jasper County Abstract Co Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $262,525 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,830 FHA
Previous Owner $119,225 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/30/2025 12/30/25 Sold $259,900 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2025 10/18/25 For Sale $259,900 +48.5% $144 / Sq Ft
02/28/2022 02/28/22 Sold $175,000 +3.6% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2022 02/23/22 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2022 01/17/22 For Sale $169,000 +34.7% $94 / Sq Ft
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Sold $125,500 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2018 01/23/18 For Sale $125,500 -- $70 / 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 $990 $178,400 $20,500 $157,900
2023 $849 $163,700 $20,500 $143,200
2022 $780 $143,000 $17,800 $125,200
2021 $666 $122,900 $17,800 $105,100
2020 $704 $128,800 $17,800 $111,000
2019 $669 $127,900 $17,800 $110,100
2018 $622 $125,100 $17,800 $107,300
2017 $587 $124,600 $17,800 $106,800
2016 $537 $122,000 $17,800 $104,200
2014 $532 $120,600 $17,800 $102,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 829528

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 37-07-30-001-018.003-027