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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,264 sqft
1797 River Rd, Spencer, IN 47460
Single FamilyProperty Type
4 acresLot Size
1974Year Built
$55/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in seclusion, privacy and woods you will find a charming one and a half story home on 4 acres. Home features two bedrooms and a full bath on the main as well as a formal living room with fireplace, an eat in kitchen with pantry and a large family room that is attached to an enclosed sunroom that overlooks the long paved driveway. The second story has two bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is large with lots of storage space and is connected to an oversized two car attached garage. See...Nestled in seclusion, privacy and woods you will find a charming one and a half story home on 4 acres. Home features two bedrooms and a full bath on the main as well as a formal living room with fireplace, an eat in kitchen with pantry and a large family room that is attached to an enclosed sunroom that overlooks the long paved driveway. The second story has two bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is large with lots of storage space and is connected to an oversized two car attached garage. See attachment for PAS requirements and WFHM offer submittal information in MLS document section.
  • Listed by: Ronita Walcott • Evergreen Real Estate & Auctions
Listing closed: 02/23/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 201801020

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$383,800

Avg days on market

80

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Spencer, IN

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Property Information for 1797 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,339 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
  • County: Owen County
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Features: None
  • Garage/Number Of Cars: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Lot Size: 4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Owen County
  • City: Spencer
  • Zip Code: 47460
  • State: IN
  • Township: Washington
  • Fips Code: 18119
  • Directions To Property: From Bloomington go West on Highway 46 toward Spencer, turn left onto River Road (by the big pink pig, and just after entrance to McCormick's Creek State Park) continue for approx. 2 miles and home will be on the right. Watch for green street sign.
  • Sea Wall Type: None
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $1,339
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2018
  • Parcel Number Id: 60-10-27-200-120.000-027
School Information
  • School District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools
  • Elementary: Spencer
  • Middle School: Owen Valley
  • High School: Owen Valley
Parking
  • Garage Length: 24.0
  • Garage Width: 28.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 4.0
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 912.0
  • Total Square Feet: 3176.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 912.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 174240.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 2264.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 912.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 2264.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 672.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Heavily Wooded, Irregular, Rolling, Slope
  • Main Level Sqft: 1352.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 44
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric Company: Duke Energy Indiana
  • Gas Company: Community NatGas(Spencer)
  • Water Utility: Public
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Detector-Smoke, Porch Florida, Tub/Shower Combination, Workshop
  • Common Amenities: None
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Fence: None
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Walk-Out Basement, Unfinished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 7
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 1
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 17.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 11.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 19.0
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 6.0
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Laundry Room Width: 8.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 21.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 11.0

Property History for 1797 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2018

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201801020

$125,501—
Feb 13, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1282907947

$123,501—
Jan 19, 2018

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201801020

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2018

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201801020

$125,501
02/13/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1282907947

$123,501
01/19/2018

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201801020

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Public Records for 1797 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$55,000Additions$302,300Total$357,300
Tax Record2025$2,426 ($202 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,352 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt912 SqFtStories1Lot Size174,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1988CountyOWENAPN60-10-27-200-120.000-027

Schools near 1797 River Road

This home is within Spencer-Owen Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Spencer Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Owen Valley Middle School
Public7 to 8

Owen Valley Community High School
Public9 to 12

McCormick's Creek 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: 1797 River Road, Spencer, IN 47460
$125,501
4
2,264
174,240
–
3
2
1,428
90,605
–
–
–
–
104,544
$272,400
4
2,470
185,130
–
3
2
1,556
145,926
$75,000
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0.5
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388,555

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