OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2017 for $140K

$229,499

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1,120

sq ft

540 S Rensselaer St, Griffith, IN 46319

About this home

Come see this absolutely adorable 2 bed 1 bath ranch close to the Griffith Schererville border minutes from first class shopping, restaurants, breweries, the Erie Lackawanna bike/walking trail, and 80/94! The large living room (with bamboo floors) is the perfect size for entertaining guests or relaxing in front of the bay window while taking in the mature trees that adorn this well established and highly desired neighborhood. The eat-in kitchen (also with bamboo floors) has ample cabinet space and appliances that stay! Both bedrooms are spacious, well appointed, and have generous closets. Outside you'll find a large deck, shed, and a heated 2.5 car garage perfect for projects or parties! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity and schedule a showing today!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

9,365 sq ftLot Size

$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Richard Hemphill • Blue Ridge Realty Group

•219-545-2170 (broker)

•rhemphill@diamondpeakhomes.com (broker)

Bought with Jeana Consier • BHHS Executive Realty

•219-663-1986 (broker)

•BHHSExec@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #424022

Redfin Estimate

$229,499

$89K since sold in November 2017$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.2% higher than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$162,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
315 N Jay Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$150,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,042 sq ft
238 N Indiana St, Griffith, IN 46319
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$227,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,232 sq ft
233 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN 46319
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$252,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
834 S Cline Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$160,000
E
1 bed1 bath920 sq ft
306 N Arbogast St, Griffith, IN 46319
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$254,800
F
3 beds1 bath1,720 sq ft
409 N Glenwood Dr, Griffith, IN 46319

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Market trends in 46319, IN

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$262K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$230,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,275 sq ft
609 E Ash Pl, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 200-5133
$230,000
2 beds2 baths1,136 sq ft
1002 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 462-2224
$200,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,344 sq ft
1942 S Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 661-7528
$250,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,008 sq ft
834 N Arbogast St, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 613-4026
$299,900
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
1209 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 246-1929
$424,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,762 sq ft
419 N True St, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8400
$269,900
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
446 N Glenwood Dr, Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 472-2004
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Sale history for 540 S Rensselaer St

Date

Event

Price

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #424022

Nov 30, 2017

Sold

$140,000

$125/sq ft

Oct 16, 2017

Listed

$150,000

$134/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333611

Sep 30, 2013

Sold

$125,000

$112/sq ft

Aug 8, 2013

Listed

$121,000

$108/sq ft

This beautiful ranch home offers spacious living room with a nice bay window allowing plenty of light. Enjoy many quality upgrades to this home including new Bamboo flooring throughout the Kitchen & living room. Newly remodeled laundry room includes ceramic tile, neutral paint & newer washer and dryer . Remodeled bathroom includes granite counter top. Large fenced backyard has plenty of room to entertain, complete with a deck, shed and magnolia tree. The newer 2.5 car garage is a handyman's dream. .. insulated, drywalled, has 220 electric and a gas hook up. This home is move in ready, a must see!!!

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #249885

Jan 1, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2009

Listed

$128,000

$114/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #235841

Sep 17, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Mar 16, 2009

Listed

$132,900

$119/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #221016

Jan 15, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2008

Listed

$135,000

$121/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #138666

Aug 22, 2005

Listed

$113,900

$102/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #135987

Aug 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 18, 2005

Listed

$115,900

$103/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #126906

Jul 17, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 16, 2005

Listed

$119,900

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,968 (+5.1%)

$34,500 + $136,900

$171,400

2023

$1,872 (+3.0%)

$34,500 + $128,700

$163,200

2022

$1,817 (+43.6%)

$34,500 + $125,000

$159,500

2021

$1,266 (+1.1%)

$36,300 + $91,300

$127,600

2020

$1,252 (−3.7%)

$36,300 + $89,900

$126,200

2019

$1,300 (+13.2%)

$36,300 + $90,200

$126,500

2018

$1,148 (−8.7%)

$34,900 + $74,200

$109,100

2017

$1,257 (−11.6%)

$34,900 + $80,500

$115,400

2016

$1,422 (+11.5%)

$34,900 + $84,300

$119,200

2015

$1,275 (−6.7%)

$34,800 + $84,200

$119,000

2013

$1,367

$23,300 + $80,100

$103,400

Tax history for 540 S Rensselaer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,968 (+5.1%)

$34,500 + $136,900

$171,400

2023

$1,872 (+3.0%)

$34,500 + $128,700

$163,200

2022

$1,817 (+43.6%)

$34,500 + $125,000

$159,500

2021

$1,266 (+1.1%)

$36,300 + $91,300

$127,600

2020

$1,252 (−3.7%)

$36,300 + $89,900

$126,200

2019

$1,300 (+13.2%)

$36,300 + $90,200

$126,500

2018

$1,148 (−8.7%)

$34,900 + $74,200

$109,100

2017

$1,257 (−11.6%)

$34,900 + $80,500

$115,400

2016

$1,422 (+11.5%)

$34,900 + $84,300

$119,200

2015

$1,275 (−6.7%)

$34,800 + $84,200

$119,000

2013

$1,367

$23,300 + $80,100

$103,400

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

125 ft.

Lot size

9,365 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

1,120

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

451102327021000006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

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, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage

Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl

Room Information
Rooms Total: 4
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Living Area
Living Area: 1,120
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,120
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,120

Property Information
Year Built: 1962
Levels: One

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 75
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $119,000
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: F.R. MOTT'S ADD BL.2 LOTS 28,29 & 30
Tax Annual Amount: $1,422
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

School Information
High School District: Griffith

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,365 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Lake County
APN: 451102327021000006

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00

Around this home

Schools

Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.3mi

Griffith Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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

2/10 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

$219,000 – $264,000

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Home values near 540 S Rensselaer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
532 S Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$213,319
517 S Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$242,495

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 S Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1894 Sq. Ft.	$316,971
510 S Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$193,832

Address	Redfin Estimate
542 S Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$269,987
531 S Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2740 Sq. Ft.	$294,048

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