Step into the character and charm of this classic two-story home, originally built in 1913. Offering 3 bedrooms with the possibility of a fourth and two full bathrooms, this home provides flexible living space while still showcasing the timeless details that give an older home its unique appeal. With plenty of room to make it your own, the layout offers versatility for an additional bedroom, home office, or bonus space. Outside, you will find a partially fenced yard with space to relax, entertain, or play. A detached garage provides convenient parking along with bonus storage for tools , lawn equipment, hobbies, and more. If you're looking for a home with history, character, and functional space both inside and out, this one is ready for its new chapter! Call an agent today!
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Price cut: $10K (9/24)
$229,000
737 N College Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978
4beds
2,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
0.27 Acres Lot
$222,900 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic two-story homePartially fenced yardDetached garageTimeless detailsConvenient parking
- 19 days
- 676
- 56
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trisha Potts,
RE/MAX Executives 219-987-2230
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 845023
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 8.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
Other
- Description: Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 7.0
Other
- Description: Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 8.0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,170
- Total interior livable area: 2,170 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,170
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Porch, Patio, Front Porch
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 370719001005017027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Thompsons Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,000
- Annual tax amount: $548
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$222,900
$212,000 - $234,000
$2,143/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Price change | $229,000-4.2%$106/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845023 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+99.2%$110/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845023 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2019 | Sold | $120,000$55/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #438682 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562 +10.7% | $135,000 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $508 +3.3% | $122,100 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $491 +11.3% | $116,900 +8% |
| 2022 | $441 -1.8% | $108,200 +10.4% |
| 2021 | $449 +13.4% | $98,000 -2% |
| 2020 | $396 +6.9% | $100,000 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $371 +29.5% | $95,800 +9.1% |
| 2017 | $286 +5.1% | $87,800 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $272 -0.6% | $88,000 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $274 +8% | $85,900 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $254 +0.5% | $85,000 |
| 2012 | $252 +8.4% | $85,000 +7.5% |
| 2011 | $233 +12.4% | $79,100 |
| 2010 | $207 +10.4% | $79,100 |
| 2009 | $188 | $79,100 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,600 -0.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $73,700 |
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