623 W Milroy Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978
What's special
Some homes simply offer more--and 623 W. Milroy is one of them. With 3,771 square feet and six bedrooms, this remarkable home offers the kind of space and flexibility that is increasingly hard to find. Step inside and you'll immediately discover what makes this home special. Sunlight pours through beautiful windows, original architectural details tell the story of another era, and spacious rooms provide endless possibilities for today's lifestyle. Create a home office, studio, library, hobby room, guest spaces, or simply enjoy having room to spread out. The character is unforgettable--from beautiful wood floors and stained-glass details to unique ceilings, inviting gathering spaces and a sun-filled sitting area. Yet this historic home also offers practical updates for modern living, including geothermal heating and cooling and a newer roof. Outside, more than half an acre provides a fenced backyard, deck and swimming pool, while the covered front porch offers the perfect place to slow down and enjoy one of Rensselaer's beautiful established neighborhoods. With 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and nearly 3,800 square feet, this is so much more than a house with history. It's a home with room for what's next. Come experience 623 W. Milroy--you may be surprised by just how much home is waiting inside.
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Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Terri Phegley,
Cornerstone Real Estate Agency 219-866-4528
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 6, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Library, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: 3/4 Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23.0 x 18.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: 2 - Closets - One is a walk in
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: Pocket Doors
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 5
- Description: Pocket Doors, Decorative Fireplace
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 6
- Description: 1/2 Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.0
Dining room
- Description: Built in Buffet
- Level: Main
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 11.0
Family room
- Description: 3/4 Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.0
Kitchen
- Description: Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Open to sunlit dining area with window seat
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Description: Decorative Original Fireplace, Inlaid hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Other
- Description: Parlor/Sitting Room with Pocket Doors, Inlaid hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Other
- Description: Dining Area with gorgeous windows and window seat
- Level: Main
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 14.0
Other
- Description: Second Floor Landing
- Level: Upper
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 8.0
Sunroom
- Description: Sleeping Porch with gorgeous windows
- Level: Upper
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 11.0
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Zoned, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Laminate Counters, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Other, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,771
- Total interior livable area: 3,771 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,771
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Other
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Private, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 370730000114000027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rensselaer
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $309,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,823
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $449,999-5.2%$119/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $474,500-4.9%$126/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $499,000-9.2%$132/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $549,500-6.5%$146/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $587,500+217.6%$156/sqft |
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| 10/30/2008 | Sold | $185,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,823 +7.7% | $309,700 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $1,694 -3.8% | $288,300 +4% |
| 2023 | $1,761 -1.6% | $277,200 +7% |
| 2022 | $1,790 +7.4% | $259,000 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $1,667 +7% | $245,000 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $1,558 +24.2% | $235,300 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,255 +23.9% | $230,000 +25.5% |
| 2017 | $1,012 -6.6% | $183,300 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $1,083 +2.9% | $182,500 -4% |
| 2014 | $1,053 +2.9% | $190,200 -1.7% |
| 2013 | $1,023 +2% | $193,500 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $1,003 -17.4% | $191,400 -5.9% |
| 2011 | $1,214 +12.4% | $203,400 |
| 2010 | $1,080 +7.2% | $203,400 |
| 2009 | $1,008 | $203,400 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $189,000 +1.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $185,700 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$437,000
$415,000 - $459,000
$2,801/mo
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