Welcome to this well-maintained 3 bed, 2 bath ranch home situated on a city lot with unbeatable convenience--just minutes from major highways, shopping, dining, and an easy commute to Chicago. Come inside and you'll find timeless original hardwood flooring throughout, paired with modern updates for today's lifestyle. The kitchen was fully refreshed in 2024 with beautiful white oak cabinets, white quartz countertops, new flooring, and updated overhead lighting. Two bathrooms on the main level offering some stylish updates- flooring, vanity, and fixtures. The home also boasts a spacious 2.5-car garage with built-in shelving, a dedicated laundry room with added countertops, and peace of mind with a whole-home Generac generator. Outdoors, enjoy fresh landscaping completed in 2025- talk about curb. appeal!! As only the second owners, the sellers have cared for this home inside and out, blending original charm with modern improvements.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
7,797 sq ftLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Caylie Pruitt• Brokerworks Group
•219-786-7000 (broker)
•mandee@brokerworksgroup.com (broker)
Bought with Stephani Nydam• Realty Executives Premier
Fabulous Griffith raised RANCH with great curb appeal! This home is loaded with light and boast a fabulous eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath and large finished recreation room in the basement! Detached 2.5 car garage too! Added bonuses, roof, furnace, humidifier, windows all within 10-15 years. Home has a GENERATOR that is included in the sale. Great backyard! Hardwood floors under carpet in living room, and all 3 bedrooms!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,694 (+76.8%)
$28,200 + $203,400
$231,600
2023
$1,523 (+2.0%)
$28,200 + $153,700
$181,900
2022
$1,494 (+76.5%)
$28,200 + $127,900
$156,100
2021
$846 (+4.5%)
$21,800 + $98,000
$119,800
2020
$810 (−5.5%)
$21,800 + $97,300
$119,100
2019
$857 (+43.7%)
$19,100 + $95,000
$114,100
2018
$596 (−2.2%)
$18,200 + $80,600
$98,800
2017
$610 (−27.0%)
$18,200 + $81,500
$99,700
2016
$836 (+50.9%)
$18,200 + $90,900
$109,100
2015
$554 (−27.8%)
$18,200 + $81,000
$99,200
2013
$767
$18,200 + $81,100
$99,300
Tax history for 1913 N Rensselaer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,694 (+76.8%)
$28,200 + $203,400
$231,600
2023
$1,523 (+2.0%)
$28,200 + $153,700
$181,900
2022
$1,494 (+76.5%)
$28,200 + $127,900
$156,100
2021
$846 (+4.5%)
$21,800 + $98,000
$119,800
2020
$810 (−5.5%)
$21,800 + $97,300
$119,100
2019
$857 (+43.7%)
$19,100 + $95,000
$114,100
2018
$596 (−2.2%)
$18,200 + $80,600
$98,800
2017
$610 (−27.0%)
$18,200 + $81,500
$99,700
2016
$836 (+50.9%)
$18,200 + $90,900
$109,100
2015
$554 (−27.8%)
$18,200 + $81,000
$99,200
2013
$767
$18,200 + $81,100
$99,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
7,797 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,692
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
450723331005000006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of this article is to establish 2 districts in which single-family residential use may take place, and to identify other compatible allowable uses, as well as transitional uses and use variances, which may be allowed under certain circumstances and with limitations as, identified hereinafter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Planned unit development (pud)
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range