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$230,274$79 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2879 S 500 E

RENSSELAER, IN 47978
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,900 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$230K
$216K low$244K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,239 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$197,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEWTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 80 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Morocco Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 8.3 mi
M
North Newton Jr./Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.6 mi

District: North Newton School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 47978These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,107
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,542
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

2879 S 500 E measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Rensselaer 47978
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Newton County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Rensselaer 47978

What homes are worth in Rensselaer 47978

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$76K$565K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Rensselaer 47978.

How it measures up in Rensselaer 47978

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rensselaer 47978.

Estimated value$230,274
CheaperTypical $232,377Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 2879 S 500 E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 47978Newton County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,27450% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$797% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,900 ft²93% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac56% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than18903% of homes8% of homes

About 2879 S 500 E

How much is 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN is $230,274 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $216,122 to $244,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN last sell?

2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN?

2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,900 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN built?

2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN?

2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN is assigned to Morocco Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; North Newton Jr./Sr. High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in North Newton School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN compare to other homes in Rensselaer 47978?

Among the 4,177 homes in Rensselaer 47978, it is worth more than 50% of them ($230,274 against a typical $232,377), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($79 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,900 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1890 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Newton County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2879 S 500 E, Rensselaer, IN was $1,239. The county assessed it at $197,600.

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