INVESTOR or HANDYMAN OPPORTUNITY - Solid, 3Bdrm/1.5Bth, Cape Cod Home w/ Basement and 2.5 Car Garage within Walking Distance to DOWNTOWN GRIFFITH and Central Park! Vinyl-sided Exterior w/ Full Dormered Upper-Level and Side Drive WELCOMES YOU into Main Level w/ Spacious Living Rm and Dining Rm, which have Plaster Walls and HARDWOOD FLOORING underneath Carpet. Archway from Living Rm enters Dining Rm, which leads to Kitchen equipped w/ Appliances. Main Floor Bedroom and Full Bath, along w/ Two Additional Bedrooms and Half Bath Upstairs. Full Basement is Partially Finished with Rec Room and Laundry/Utility Area. Forced Air Furnace, Central A/C, & 100 AMP Service. Partially Fenced Backyard has Driveway w/ Large Concrete Apron/Patio. SELLING AS-IS - GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL for Savvy Rehabber, Landlord, or Buyer looking for SWEAT EQUITY OPPORTUNITY!
Closed
$179,900
243 N Rensselaer St, Griffith, IN 46319
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,229.08 Square Feet Lot
$178,900 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$2,150 Estimated rent
Home value
$178,900
$163,000 - $197,000
$2,150/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
Explore your selling options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 04:51pm
Listed by:
Lisa Thompson,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-440-0070
Bought with:
James Sims, RB14037096
Ned Realty, LLC
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 824673
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: HW Floors under Carpet
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
Dining room
- Description: HW Floors under Carpet
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 30.0 x 13.0
Kitchen
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Laundry
- Description: Washer & Dryer Included
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Description: HW Floors under Carpet
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 13.0
Other
- Description: Storage
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range Hood, Washer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level, Sink
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,229 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 450735378002000006
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Griffith
- Subdivision: Manufacturers Add
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $179,900$100/sqft |
Source:  NIRA #824673 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900$100/sqft |
Source: NIRA #824673 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900$100/sqft |
Source: NIRA #824673 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,184 +6.7% | $201,100 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $2,047 +51.8% | $190,300 +7% |
| 2022 | $1,348 +3.6% | $177,800 +30.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46319
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAElsie Wadsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Griffith Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Beiriger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Griffith Senior High School
Source: NIRA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a free Zillow Showcase℠ listing and you could sell for .
$178,900
2% more+ $3,578
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$182,478