506 S Rensselaer St is a 988 square foot house on a 6,229 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Griffith data, we estimate the home's value is $168,661.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,229 sq ftLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$168,661
$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 13% lower than the average sale price ($194K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,137 (+9.9%)
$23,000 + $92,100
$115,100
2023
$1,035 (+1.3%)
$23,000 + $86,900
$109,900
2022
$1,021 (+29.7%)
$23,000 + $84,700
$107,700
2021
$788 (+5.5%)
$24,200 + $70,700
$94,900
2020
$746 (−10.9%)
$24,200 + $69,600
$93,800
2019
$837 (+36.1%)
$24,200 + $69,600
$93,800
2018
$615 (−1.5%)
$23,300 + $57,200
$80,500
2017
$625 (−19.0%)
$23,300 + $58,000
$81,300
2016
$771 (+15.9%)
$23,300 + $63,300
$86,600
2015
$665 (−19.9%)
$23,200 + $62,900
$86,100
2013
$830
$23,300 + $59,300
$82,600
Tax history for 506 S Rensselaer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,137 (+9.9%)
$23,000 + $92,100
$115,100
2023
$1,035 (+1.3%)
$23,000 + $86,900
$109,900
2022
$1,021 (+29.7%)
$23,000 + $84,700
$107,700
2021
$788 (+5.5%)
$24,200 + $70,700
$94,900
2020
$746 (−10.9%)
$24,200 + $69,600
$93,800
2019
$837 (+36.1%)
$24,200 + $69,600
$93,800
2018
$615 (−1.5%)
$23,300 + $57,200
$80,500
2017
$625 (−19.0%)
$23,300 + $58,000
$81,300
2016
$771 (+15.9%)
$23,300 + $63,300
$86,600
2015
$665 (−19.9%)
$23,200 + $62,900
$86,100
2013
$830
$23,300 + $59,300
$82,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Construction Type: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: F R MOTTS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 988
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 988
Building Sq. Ft: 988
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: F. R. MOTTS ADD. L.45 BL.2 ALL L.46 BL.2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 520
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,229
Legal Lot Number: 45
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: NORTH TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.143
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY PLATTED LOT
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Tax District County: GRIFFITH CORP CALUMET TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,229 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Lake County
APN: 451102327013000006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Griffith Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $194,000
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