Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,388 sqft
8740 State Rte 38, Lafayette, IN 47905
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.19 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This is it! This sprawling, all brick ranch sits on over a an acre on the outskirts of Dayton. Enjoy the peaceful country life without sacrificing a long drive to the city. Boasting 2 large bedrooms (and possibly a 3rd), 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, mature trees and plenty of outdoor room to entertain. The two car garage has been converted into living and storage space. This is a must see!This is it! This sprawling, all brick ranch sits on over a an acre on the outskirts of Dayton. Enjoy the peaceful country life without sacrificing a long drive to the city. Boasting 2 large bedrooms (and possibly a 3rd), 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, mature trees and plenty of outdoor room to entertain. The two car garage has been converted into living and storage space. This is a must see!
  • Listed by: John Townsend • Trueblood Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 202327952

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Median sold price

$229,900

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Lafayette, IN

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Location

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Sold By Lafayette Listing Realty LLC

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Property Information for 8740 State Rte 38

Property Details
  • Taxes: $974 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision: Newton Acres
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Features: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 1.19 AC / 51,836 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Tippecanoe County
  • City: Lafayette
  • Zip Code: 47905
  • State: IN
  • Township: Sheffield
  • Fips Code: 18157
  • Directions To Property: On I-65, take the 168 exit (Dayton, Lafayette) and travel east on SR 38. Continue on SR 38 for approximately 2.5 miles and the destination will be on the north side of the road.
  • Location: Rural
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $974
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2023
  • Parcel Number Id: 79-12-10-226-009.000-012
School Information
  • School District: Tippecanoe School Corp.
  • Elementary: Dayton
  • Middle School: Wainwright
  • High School: Mc Cutcheon
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 1.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 117X410
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 1388.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 51836.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 1388.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 1388.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 10.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 12.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Age: 53
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: Well
  • Well Type: Private
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Built-in Desk, Countertops-Laminate, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Washer Hook-Up
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Outbuilding 1: Shed
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Basement: No
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating/Fuel: Electric, Baseboard
  • 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: 2
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 8
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 3
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 9.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Laundry Room Width: 5.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 27.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Basement
  • Living/Great Room Width: 13.0

Property History for 8740 State Rte 38

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202327952

$244,900
Aug 9, 2023

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202327952

Aug 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202327952

$244,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202327952

$244,900
08/09/2023

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202327952

08/06/2023

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202327952

$244,900

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Schools near 8740 State Rte 38

This home is within Tippecanoe School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dayton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wainwright Middle School
Public6 to 8

McCutcheon High School
Public9 to 12

Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Public5 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8740 State Rte 38, Lafayette, IN 47905
$244,900
2
1,388
51,836
$244,900
2
1,388
51,836
$105,000
2
1,380
51,836
1,468
51,401
$269,900
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2
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