Welcome to 522 W Parks Drive in Rensselaer, a beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offering comfort, charm, and flexible living space in a location that's hard to beat. Conveniently situated near local schools, parks, and everyday amenities, this home provides easy access to everything Rensselaer has to offer while still feeling tucked into a quiet, established neighborhood. Inside, you'll find fresh paint, new flooring, updated plumbing, and new appliances, all thoughtfully blended with original hardwood floors that add timeless character. In addition to the two bedrooms, a third room currently used as a laundry room offers versatile potential for a home office, hobby space, or additional bedroom. The functional layout flows nicely and is complemented by a spacious yard ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor activities. A 1 car garage adds extra convenience and storage. Whether you're looking for a great place to call home or a solid rental investment opportunity, this move in ready property combines thoughtful updates, flexible space, and a desirable location that truly adds to its appeal.
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$174,000
522 W Parks Dr, Rensselaer, IN 47978
2beds
875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$177,000 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$1,264 Estimated rent
Home value
$177,000
Estimated sales range
Not available
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New flooringFresh paintUpdated plumbingNew appliancesFunctional layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kaylie Black,
Brick Built Real Estate 574-800-1351
Bought with:
Colin Serocinski, RB16000354
Realty Executives Premier
Judith Serocinski, RB14051346
Realty Executives Premier
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 832505
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
Kitchen
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Laundry
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0
Living room
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Pantry
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 875
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 875
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 370730000004075027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: College Park Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,200
- Annual tax amount: $381
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $174,000-5.9%$199/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832505 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Pending sale | $184,900$211/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832505 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $184,900+134.1%$211/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832505 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2015 | Sold | $79,000-7.6%$90/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #377258 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2015 | Pending sale | $85,500$98/sqft |
Source: Jenkins, REALTORS, INC. #377258 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $85,500$98/sqft |
Source: Jenkins, REALTORS, INC. #377258 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381 +16% | $107,200 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $328 +8.4% | $98,200 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $303 -0.2% | $92,800 +14.1% |
| 2022 | $303 -3% | $81,300 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $313 +12.7% | $78,400 -2.2% |
| 2020 | $278 +9% | $80,200 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $255 -70% | $77,500 +1% |
| 2017 | $849 +439.8% | $76,700 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $157 +1.3% | $74,600 +18.2% |
| 2014 | $155 +5.3% | $63,100 |
| 2013 | $147 +1.1% | $63,100 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $146 -7.9% | $62,800 +2.3% |
| 2011 | $158 +12.4% | $61,400 |
| 2010 | $141 +10.3% | $61,400 |
| 2009 | $128 | $61,400 |
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Neighborhood: 47978
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Rensselaer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Rensselaer Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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