Last Sold Price
6 beds3,512 sqft$53/sqft
501 Defiance St, Howe, IN 46746

Description

Stunning 1863 historic home in Howe featuring 6 bedrooms and 6 ½ baths. Previous owners ran home as a bed and breakfast. Tranquil setting with several porches and newly planted peach, cherry, apple, and apricot trees. 4-6 mature grape vines for jelly or wine. Nearly 200 blueberry bushes with a garden area that has rhubarb and 300 strawberry plants. There is also a garage/barn that has approximately 3000 sq ft plus a 24x20 green house. There is a place for your chickens, so you can have fresh eggs....Stunning 1863 historic home in Howe featuring 6 bedrooms and 6 ½ baths. Previous owners ran home as a bed and breakfast. Tranquil setting with several porches and newly planted peach, cherry, apple, and apricot trees. 4-6 mature grape vines for jelly or wine. Nearly 200 blueberry bushes with a garden area that has rhubarb and 300 strawberry plants. There is also a garage/barn that has approximately 3000 sq ft plus a 24x20 green house. There is a place for your chickens, so you can have fresh eggs. Great investment opportunity and/or rental. 42 windows all new. Updated electric and plumbing, heating and air system. The fence alone is valued at over 20k. Call today for your personal tour!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/06/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jody Holsinger • Mike Thomas Associates
  2. Listed by Ashley Skinner • Mike Thomas Associates

Property Details for 501 Defiance Street

Status
MLS #
201614823
Days on Market
301
Taxes
$470 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Site-Built Home
Year Built
1863
Lot Size
0.84 AC / 36,373 SF
Style
Three Story
Architectural Style
Historic
Waterfront
No
Garage/Number Of Cars
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$217,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

Howe, IN

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Location

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Building Information for 501 Defiance Street

Stories-Year Built1863Building Size-Lot Size0.84 AC / 36,373 SF

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Property Information for 501 Defiance Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: LaGrange County
  • City: Howe
  • Zip Code: 46746
  • State: IN
  • Township: Lima
  • Fips Code: 18087
  • Directions To Property: SR 9 to SR 120 in Howe, east on Defiance St. to property on corner of Defiance & Fifth St.
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $470
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2016
  • Parcel Number Id: 44-02-30-300-000.067-012
School Information
  • School District: Lakeland School Corp
  • Elementary: Lima
  • Middle School: Lakeland Intermediate
  • High School: Lakeland Jr/Sr
Parking
  • Garage Length: 30.0
  • Garage Width: 20.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.835
  • Lot Dimensions: 175x208
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 636.0
  • Total Square Feet: 4148.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 1737.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 36373.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 3512.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 636.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 3512.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 600.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Main Level Sqft: 1775.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 24.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 20.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1863
  • Age: 154
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Green Features
  • Energy Efficient: HVAC, Water Heater
  • Enrgy Efficient Windows/Doors: Double Pane Windows
Utilities
  • Water Access: None
  • Water Utility: Well
  • Well Type: Private
  • Well Size: 4 Inches
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Hot Tub/Spa, Attic-Walk-up, Balcony, Built-In Bookcase, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Elevator, Foyer Entry, Landscaped, Patio Covered, Pocket Doors, Six Panel Doors
  • Common Amenities: Laundry Facilities
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Fence: Decorative
  • Outbuilding 1: Greenhouse
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating/Fuel: Hot Water
  • HVAC: Ceiling Fan
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • 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: 5
  • 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: 6
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 6
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 7
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 9.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
  • Extra Room Desc: 6th Bedroom
  • Extra Room Length: 13.0
  • Extra Room Level: Upper
  • Extra Room Width: 13.0
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Description: Breezeway
  • Other Room 1 Length: 6.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Main
  • Other Room 1 Width: 7.0
  • Other Room 2 Description: Library
  • Other Room 2 Length: 15.0
  • Other Room 2 Level: Main
  • Other Room 2 Width: 14.0
  • Other Room 3 Description: Foyer
  • Other Room 3 Length: 17.0
  • Other Room 3 Level: Main
  • Other Room 3 Width: 8.0

Property History for 501 Defiance Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2017

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201614823

$184,900
Feb 6, 2017

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201614823

Apr 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201614823

$199,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2017

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201614823

$184,900
02/06/2017

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201614823

04/11/2016

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201614823

$199,900

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

Public Records for 501 Defiance Street

Taxable ValueLand$42,800Additions$162,800Total$205,600
Tax Record2025$740 ($62 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt3,377 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,377 SqFtStories2Lot Size36,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1863Year Renovated1960CountyLAGRANGEAPN44-02-30-300-000.067-012

Schools near 501 Defiance Street

This home is within Lakeland School Corporation.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 3 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lakeland Primary School
PublicK to 2

Lakeland High School
Public7 to 12

Lakeland Intermediate School
Public3 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: 501 Defiance Street, Howe, IN 46746
$184,900
6
3,512
36,373
$122,000
3
1,668
12,197
2
2
1,140
7,569
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