703 W Milroy Avenue, Rensselaer, IN 47978 (MLS# 842901)

703 W Milroy Avenue, Rensselaer, IN 47978

$649,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,353 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,314 Status: Pending

Current Price: $649,900 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 8/03/2026

Overview

Description

Every once in a while, a home comes to market that simply cannot be replicated. Rich in history and beautifully updated for today's lifestyle, this remarkable turn-of-the-century residence is one of Rensselaer's most admired homes. Offering 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 3,753 SF on the 1st and 2nd Floors, plus an expansive floored walk-up attic with endless possibilities, this home showcases the craftsmanship and character that make historic homes so special. From the moment you enter the grand foyer, you'll be captivated by the magnificent open staircase, exquisite original woodwork, and timeless elegance throughout. The spacious living room features a wood-burning fireplace, while the formal dining room is ready for memorable gatherings. A private office offers the ideal work-from-home space. The custom kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, premium Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, and a charming pass-through window above the sink that opens directly ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 842901

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 14
Above Grade Finished Area: 3753
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Living Area: 4353
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1900
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
Lot Size Square Feet: 28314
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator Basement: Interior Entry; Partially Finished; Sump Pump; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Other Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Balcony; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; His and Hers Closets; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Stone Counters; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Concrete; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Kitchen Level Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Possession: Negotiable Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Exercise Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Media Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 649900
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Agency
Seller to consider offering concessions: No
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 703
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Milroy
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Jasper
State: IN
Postal Code: 47978
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Every once in a while, a home comes to market that simply cannot be replicated. Rich in history and beautifully updated for today's lifestyle, this remarkable turn-of-the-century residence is one of Rensselaer's most admired homes. Offering 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 3,753 SF on the 1st and 2nd Floors, plus an expansive floored walk-up attic with endless possibilities, this home showcases the craftsmanship and character that make historic homes so special. From the moment you enter the grand foyer, you'll be captivated by the magnificent open staircase, exquisite original woodwork, and timeless elegance throughout. The spacious living room features a wood-burning fireplace, while the formal dining room is ready for memorable gatherings. A private office offers the ideal work-from-home space. The custom kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, premium Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, and a charming pass-through window above the sink that opens directly into the sunroom—perfect for entertaining. You will love the thoughtfully designed mudroom/laundry room with abundant storage and a convenient dog-washing station. The spacious primary suite offers a private balcony overlooking the fenced backyard and a luxurious bath with double vanities, a tiled walk-in shower, and a soaking tub. The partially finished basement includes a theater room, exercise room, and additional storage, while the walk-up attic offers incredible expansion potential. Outdoor living is equally impressive with covered back porch, sunroom, attached garage, and beautifully landscaped lot of just over one-half acre. Timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and modern amenities come together to create a home that is as impressive today as it was a century ago. Numerous quality updates have been made to this home. Please see complete list attached to this listing. Seller requests 14 days after an offer is accepted to find a suitable home.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-03T16:58:40Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-03
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-08-03

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement 1/2: Yes
Lower 3/4: Yes
Main 1/2: Yes
Upper Full: 2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1808
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1945
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 600
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Schedule with showing time

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Exercise Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Media Room Level: Basement
Office Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Media Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 2554
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: N 1/2 OL 4 W 1/2 NW 30 29 6, .50A; W 35' N 191.8' W PT OL 5 SW NW 30 29 6, .15A
Parcel Number: 370730000115000027
Township: Marion
Directions: College Ave. to Milroy Ave. West on Milroy to home on Left side of road
Census Tract: 1011

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Basement

Interior Entry: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Other: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Crown Molding: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Attached: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Kitchen Level: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
Fire Alarm: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	33.00	15.00	Fireplace, Bamboo Hardwood Floors, Bay Windows
Dining Room	Main	17.00	12.00	French Doors to Covered Porch, Bamboo Hardwood Floors
Office	Main	14.00	12.00	Bamboo Hardwood Floors
Kitchen	Main	26.00	12.00	Viking Appliances, Pot Filler, Window opens to Sunroom for serving
Breakfast Room	Main	10.00	9.00	French Doors out to Covered Porch
Primary Bedroom	Upper	21.00	14.00	Gorgeous Suite and Balcony overlooks backyard
Bedroom 2	Upper	13.00	9.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	14.00	10.00
Bedroom 4	Upper	12.00	11.00
Bedroom 5	Upper	11.00	12.00
Exercise Room	Basement	13.00	17.00	Tile Floor, 3/4 Bath
Media Room	Basement	24.00	14.00	Tile Floor, 1/2 Bath, Kitchenette with Beverage Fridge
Mudroom	Main	15.00	10.00	Laundry, Dog Wash and Storage
Foyer	Main	14.00	16.00	Slate with Stunning Open Stairway

Listing Office: Cornerstone Real Estate Agency

Last Updated: August - 03 - 2026

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