MOTIVATED SELLER! WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS! Discover an exceptional opportunity with this open-concept ranch home set on a sprawling 5 acres, complete with a detached garage housing a two-bedroom apartment above! This remarkable property is brimming with potential and versatility. Step inside the main home to find a captivating living space, enhanced by a striking wood-burning stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings. The well-designed split floor plan includes 2 to 3 bedrooms, with the third bedroom currently serving as a private office. This room offers exclusive access to the outdoor living area, elegant French doors leading to the main living space, and a magnificent double-trayed ceiling that adds to its charm. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting ample natural light and breathtaking views of the surrounding acreage. Tastefully updated with granite countertops, it provides a perfect setting for cooking and entertaining. Retreat to the expansive master suite, where you'll find generous space and additional heating in the en suite bathroom to create a truly relaxing oasis. But that's not all! Above the spacious and heated 2.5-car garage lies a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, ideal for related living, an Airbnb rental, or your creative studio. With its own private entrance and a large balcony overlooking the vast grounds, this space is perfect for enjoying serene moments and inspiring views. Imagine the possibilities on these 5 acres plenty of space for horses, livestock, or even a personal garden! Experience the charm of rural Indiana while enjoying easy access to major roadways for your daily commute. This is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle waiting for you to embrace! Act now and make this extraordinary property your own!
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$400,000
4381 N Us Highway 231, Rensselaer, IN 47978
4beds
1,748sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
5.38 Acres Lot
$404,900 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$2,602 Estimated rent
Home value
$404,900
Estimated sales range
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Open-concept ranch homeStriking wood-burning stone fireplaceCaptivating living spaceSoaring vaulted ceilingsMagnificent double-trayed ceilingWell-designed split floor plan
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Listed by:
Starla VanSoest,
BHHS Executive Realty 219-663-1986
Bought with:
Bradley Ericks, RB18001373
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 832283
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 360.89
- Dimensions: 23.9 x 15.1
Bedroom 2
- Area: 183.06
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 11.3
Bedroom 3
- Description: In Apartment above garage
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: In apartment above garage
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Dining room
- Description: Door to outdoor, backyard living space. Patio
- Area: 154.56
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 11.2
Family room
- Description: In apartment above garage - open kitchen and living room
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 20.0
Kitchen
- Description: updated, Granite counter tops
- Area: 142.24
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.2
Laundry
- Description: Main floor laundry room
- Area: 70.56
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.3
Living room
- Description: Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace, Open concept!
- Area: 484.41
- Dimensions: 24.1 x 20.1
Office
- Description: Option for additional bedroom. Has private access to back patio!
- Area: 179.2
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.2
Heating
- Propane, Other, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, In-Law Floorplan, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,748
- Total interior livable area: 1,748 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,748
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Heated Garage, Driveway, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
Lot
- Size: 5.38 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 371006000002001030
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
- Subdivision: Nelson's
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Sold | $400,000+0%$229/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832283 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2026 | Pending sale | $399,900$229/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832283 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $399,900-4.6%$229/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832283 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,400$240/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832283 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $419,400$240/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate #826222 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $419,400-0.1%$240/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #826222 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2025 | Price change | $419,900-1.2%$240/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #826222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $424,900+58.5%$243/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #826222 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2021 | Sold | $268,000-0.7%$153/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #503315 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $270,000+86.3%$154/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #503315 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2011 | Listing removed | $144,900$83/sqft |
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| 3/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $144,900$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,471 +15% | $312,300 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $1,279 -4.2% | $280,000 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $1,335 +16.9% | $263,300 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $1,143 -8.5% | $248,200 +17.6% |
| 2021 | $1,249 +9% | $211,100 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $1,146 +3.1% | $208,400 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $1,112 +8.4% | $199,900 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,025 +12.8% | $195,800 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $909 +2.6% | $196,200 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $886 +8.4% | $197,300 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $817 +1.4% | $195,600 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $806 -7.5% | $198,000 |
| 2011 | $871 +9.8% | $198,000 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $793 +5.7% | $200,800 |
| 2009 | $751 | $200,800 -9.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $222,700 +5.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $211,000 |
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Neighborhood: 47978
Nearby schools
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- NARensselaer Central Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 8.8 mi
- 7/10Rensselaer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.7 mi
- 6/10Rensselaer Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.8 mi
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