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$138,605$111 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Dec 30, 2014

9856 MADISON ST

RENSSELAER, IN 47978
2
Baths
1,248 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$139K
$130K low$147K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Dec 30, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$138,605
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$110,884

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$209 (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.$96,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWHITE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
North White Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.1 mi
M
North White Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi
H
North White High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: North White 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

9856 Madison St 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Rensselaer 47978
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Rensselaer 47978
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Rensselaer 47978
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Rensselaer 47978
  • Newer than 83% of homes in White County

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
$80K$598K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$138,605
CheaperTypical $227,105Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 9856 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 47978White County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,60516% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11126% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²25% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199781% of homes83% of homes

About 9856 Madison St

How much is 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN is $138,605 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $130,419 to $146,791. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN last sell?

9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN last sold on Dec 30, 2014 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN?

9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN has 2 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN built?

9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN?

9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN is assigned to North White Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; North White Middle School (middle), rated C-; North White High School (high), rated B. All sit in North White School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN compare to other homes in Rensselaer 47978?

Among the 4,177 homes in Rensselaer 47978, it is worth more than 16% of them ($138,605 against a typical $227,105), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($111 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.58 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1997 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of White County, it is worth more than 20% 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 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9856 Madison St, Rensselaer, IN was $209. The county assessed it at $96,100.

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