1705 State Ferry Road

Sold 6/27/23
Sold 6/27/23
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Last Sold Price
$779,000
5 beds5,029 sqft$155/sqft
1705 State Ferry Rd, Spencer, IN 47460

Description

A VERY special 25 acre property located just 15 minutes from Bloomington's W side amenities, restaurants, and shopping. Ideal for those with horses, one wanting livestock or a self sustaining hobby farm. Sitting on 24.78 acres his jewel of a home was built in 2009 but has touches of old farmhouse charm throughout. The grand staircase, trim and various accents within the home are reclaimed woodwork from a 1890's farmhouse from Terre Haute, IN. 5,736 sqft brick home with wrap around porch, 5 bedroom,...A VERY special 25 acre property located just 15 minutes from Bloomington's W side amenities, restaurants, and shopping. Ideal for those with horses, one wanting livestock or a self sustaining hobby farm. Sitting on 24.78 acres his jewel of a home was built in 2009 but has touches of old farmhouse charm throughout. The grand staircase, trim and various accents within the home are reclaimed woodwork from a 1890's farmhouse from Terre Haute, IN. 5,736 sqft brick home with wrap around porch, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, wood floors throughout, huge kitchen with double ovens and dishwashers, Amish built custom cabinets, large dining room, butler's kitchen, walk-in pantry, TREX decking, new covered porch done by Bailey & Weiler, geothermal system, poured concrete foundation, walkout basement with apartment, pond, partially fenced pasture, roomy detached 2 car garage with covered walkway, massive Amish built barn with stalls and hay loft, wood burning fireplace, fenced garden area and a chicken coup. The main level family room has a view which spans miles and overlooks the pond, and a nice fireplace for ambiance.... or snuggling up next to on a snowy day. The parlor area (with pocket doors) is a great secondary living space, den or office. Large kitchen has plenty of custom cabinets for storage, granite counter tops and breakfast bar, and flows well into the dining room. The dining room is massive, made for entertaining and great feasts. The entrance into the home is stunning as you're greeted by a antique Oak stairway and wide hallway. Powder room is located in the main hall next to the kitchen. Upstairs has a spacious main bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, separate water closet and a huge soaking tub overlooking the pond and skyline. There is an additional full bathroom with dual vanities and 3 more large bedrooms and laundry. The lower level features an apartment with one bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, and separate entrance. Ideal for multi generational living. This could be used as auxiliary living, studio or recreational space as well. Air B&B? You could, there's no restrictions! The unfinished area has a workshop space, a nice space that could be finished and a full bathroom stubbed in. This is a total package! A beautiful custom built home with a nice mix of pasture, fully stocked pond, woods, yard and views matched by few. And it's only minutes away from Bloomington, IU and HWY 37.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/27/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Aaron Steele • FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS

Property Details for 1705 State Ferry Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
202315470
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$8,767 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Site-Built Home
Year Built
2009
Lot Size
24.78 AC / 1,079,417 SF
County
Owen County
Style
Two Story
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision
None
Waterfront
Yes
Garage/Number Of Cars
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$525,000

Avg days on market

104

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

Spencer, IN

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Building Information for 1705 State Ferry Road

Stories-Year Built2009Building Size-Lot Size24.78 AC / 1,079,417 SF

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Property Information for 1705 State Ferry Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Owen County
  • City: Solsberry
  • Zip Code: 47459
  • State: IN
  • Township: Clay
  • Cross Street: St Ferry Road
  • Fips Code: 18119
  • Directions To Property: 48 West past Ivy Tech, stay on 48 and split on to 43, turn left on Felton Road, turn right on State Ferry Rd.
  • Location: Rural
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $8,767
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Assoc Restrictions: No
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2023
  • Parcel Number Id: 60-17-34-300-320.000-016
School Information
  • School District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools
  • Elementary: Spencer
  • Middle School: Owen Valley
  • High School: Owen Valley
Parking
  • Garage Length: 27.0
  • Garage Width: 27.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 24.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 24.78
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 707.0
  • Total Square Feet: 5736.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 1912.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 1079417.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 3824.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 1205.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 1912.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 5029.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 729.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Partially Wooded, Rolling, 15+, Lake, Pasture, Water View, Wooded
  • Main Level Sqft: 1912.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 27.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Sqft: 1512
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 56.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Investment Property: No
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 14
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Type: Pond
  • Water Access: Lakefront
  • Water Utility: Public
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Alarm System-Security, Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcase, Built-in Desk, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Countertops-Stone, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garden Tub, Guest Quarters, Natural Woodwork, Pantry-Walk In, Pocket Doors, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Twin Sink Vanity, Kitchenette, Stand Up Shower, Tub and Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Custom Cabinetry
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Outbuilding 1: Barn
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Heating/Fuel: Geothermal
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 12
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 3
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 4
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 1
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 20.0
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 12.0
  • Laundry Level: Upper
  • Laundry Room Width: 7.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 16.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 24.0
  • Den Length: 13.0
  • Den Level: Main
  • Den Width: 16.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 32.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Lower
  • Rec Rm Width: 15.0

Property History for 1705 State Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514764580

$779,000—
Jun 27, 2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202315470

$779,000—
May 21, 2023

In Contract

Indiana Regional MLS #202315470

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514764580

$779,000
06/27/2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202315470

$779,000
05/21/2023

In Contract

Indiana Regional MLS #202315470

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1705 State Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$47,600Additions$652,900Total$700,500
Tax Record2025$4,885 ($407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt5,736 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,824 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,912 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,079,417 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2009Year Renovated2009CountyOWENAPN60-17-34-300-320.000-016

Schools near 1705 State Ferry Road

This home is within Spencer-Owen Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McCormick's Creek Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Owen Valley Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Owen Valley Community High School
Public - 9 to 12
Spencer Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
McCormick's Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Owen Valley Middle School
Public7 to 8

Owen Valley Community High School
Public9 to 12

Spencer Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1705 State Ferry Road, Spencer, IN 47460
$779,000
5
5,029
1,079,417
1647 State Ferry Road, Spencer, IN 47460
$350,000
5
3,430
227,383
1700 State Ferry Road, Solsberry, IN 47459
–
3
1
952
81,893
1678 State Ferry Road, Solsberry, IN 47459
–
–
–
–
44,867
1762 State Ferry Road, Solsberry, IN 47459
–
–
–
–
117,612
1604 State Ferry Road, Solsberry, IN 47459
$178,000
3
1,864
312,325

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