Last Sold Price
2 beds1,308 sqft$100/sqft
490 S Messick Rd, New Castle, IN 47362

Description

Sitting on 1.33 acres, you will want to sit on the back porch and enjoy the beautiful yard, multiple outbuildings, pine trees, and more! Wonderful front porch with heat. This country home has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Walking in the front door you'll see a living room, large dining room, and access to the kitchen straight ahead. To the left is access to both bedrooms and the bathroom. The kitchen is bright and welcoming and has access to the mudroom/laundry room and back porch. The dining room...Sitting on 1.33 acres, you will want to sit on the back porch and enjoy the beautiful yard, multiple outbuildings, pine trees, and more! Wonderful front porch with heat. This country home has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Walking in the front door you'll see a living room, large dining room, and access to the kitchen straight ahead. To the left is access to both bedrooms and the bathroom. The kitchen is bright and welcoming and has access to the mudroom/laundry room and back porch. The dining room features a ventless gas log fireplace. Outside you'll find a wonderful place to spend your evenings. Multiple outbuildings include a mini barn that could be used for small animals/livestock, two car garage, workshop, and two carports.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/26/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cara Huffman • F.C. Tucker/Crossroads Real Estate

Property Details for 490 South Messick Road

Status
MLS #
202309866
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$12 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Site-Built Home
Year Built
1896
Lot Size
1.33 AC / 57,935 SF
Style
Detached
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision
None
Waterfront
No
Garage/Number Of Cars
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$127,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

New Castle, IN

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$109,000 | 1213 South 25th Street, New Castle, IN 47362
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1

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2
Bedrooms
1,284
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$138,000 | 626 South 21st Street, New Castle, IN 47362
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Sold 11/20/25

2
Bedrooms
1,288
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$127,000 | 2007 Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, IN 47362
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3

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Bedrooms
1,326
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$108,000 | 1116 South 19th Street, New Castle, IN 47362
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2
Bedrooms
1,136
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$99,900 | 2134 Vine Street, New Castle, IN 47362
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2
Bedrooms
1,140
Square Feet
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Acres
$160,000 | 3613 East State Road 38, New Castle, IN 47362
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Bedrooms
1,048
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
$151,088 | 1330 L Avenue, New Castle, IN 47362
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Bedrooms
1,356
Square Feet
0.3
Acres
$92,000 | 315 South 25th Street, New Castle, IN 47362
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Sold 07/15/26

2
Bedrooms
1,320
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$138,000 | Undisclosed Address, New Castle, IN 47362
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$138,000

Sold 06/16/26

2
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 490 South Messick Road

Stories-Year Built1896Building Size-Lot Size1.33 AC / 57,935 SF

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Property Information for 490 South Messick Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Henry County
  • City: New Castle
  • Zip Code: 47362
  • State: IN
  • Township: Liberty
  • Fips Code: 18065
  • Directions To Property: St Rd 3 to 38 E on 38, N on Messick
  • Location: Rural
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $12
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2023
  • Parcel Number Id: 33-13-17-130-136.000-019
School Information
  • School District: New Castle Community School Corp.
  • Elementary: Wilbur Wright
  • Middle School: New Castle
  • High School: New Castle
Parking
  • Garage Length: 24.0
  • Garage Width: 24.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 1.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.33
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 1448.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 57935.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 1308.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 1308.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 576.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 140.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 20.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 26.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Age: 127
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Gas Company: Other
  • Water Utility: Well
  • Well Type: Private
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Porch Enclosed, Workshop, Main Floor Laundry
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Fence: Partial, Farm
  • Outbuilding 1: Shed
  • Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl, Cellar
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: Dining Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating/Fuel: Propane, Forced Air
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 6
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 1
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 125.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 8.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Length: 15.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 15.0

Property History for 490 South Messick Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512802974

$140,000
May 26, 2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202309866

$131,000
May 25, 2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202309866

$119,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512802974

$140,000
05/26/2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202309866

$131,000
05/25/2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202309866

$119,900

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

Public Records for 490 South Messick Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,300Additions$83,900Total$104,200
Tax Record2025$603 ($50 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size57,935 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1896Year Renovated2005CountyHENRYAPN33-13-17-130-136.000-019

Schools near 490 South Messick Road

This home is within New Castle Community Sch Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Eastwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

New Castle Area Vocational School
Public6 to 12

New Castle High School
Public9 to 12

Wilbur Wright 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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1,308
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1,418
57,934
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1,836
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