542 S Rensselaer St is a 1,726 square foot house on a 9,409 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Griffith data, we estimate the home's value is $264,116.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
9,409 sq ftLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$264,116
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($298K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,897 (+7.0%)
$34,500 + $213,900
$248,400
2023
$2,706 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $199,400
$233,900
2022
$2,636 (+59.6%)
$34,500 + $192,000
$226,500
2021
$1,651 (+1.2%)
$36,300 + $128,800
$165,100
2020
$1,631 (−2.7%)
$36,300 + $126,800
$163,100
2019
$1,676 (−2.9%)
$36,300 + $126,800
$163,100
2018
$1,726 (−3.2%)
$34,900 + $107,100
$142,000
2017
$1,783 (−11.3%)
$34,900 + $109,700
$144,600
2016
$2,010 (+17.8%)
$34,900 + $114,800
$149,700
2015
$1,707 (−26.6%)
$34,800 + $108,400
$143,200
2013
$2,327
$34,900 + $107,200
$142,100
Tax history for 542 S Rensselaer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,897 (+7.0%)
$34,500 + $213,900
$248,400
2023
$2,706 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $199,400
$233,900
2022
$2,636 (+59.6%)
$34,500 + $192,000
$226,500
2021
$1,651 (+1.2%)
$36,300 + $128,800
$165,100
2020
$1,631 (−2.7%)
$36,300 + $126,800
$163,100
2019
$1,676 (−2.9%)
$36,300 + $126,800
$163,100
2018
$1,726 (−3.2%)
$34,900 + $107,100
$142,000
2017
$1,783 (−11.3%)
$34,900 + $109,700
$144,600
2016
$2,010 (+17.8%)
$34,900 + $114,800
$149,700
2015
$1,707 (−26.6%)
$34,800 + $108,400
$143,200
2013
$2,327
$34,900 + $107,200
$142,100
*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 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Steel
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: F R MOTTS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,726
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,726
Building Sq. Ft: 2,404
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: F R MOTTS ADD BLK 2 LOTS 25 TO 27
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 678
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,409
Legal Lot Number: 25
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: NORTH TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.216
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 75
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,726
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,409 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Lake County
APN: 451102327022000006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
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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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over 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
$251,000 – $304,000
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