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  • $595,000

    1217 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150

    0beds
    5,935sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    0.51 Acres Lot
    $563,500 Zestimate®
    $100/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Timeless styleGracious vertical eleganceTall narrow windowsItalianate gemIntricate cornicesArchitectural grandeur
    Discover a Living Legacy in New Albany! Presenting the Alexander Dowling Home, a heritage-rich Italianate gem nestled at 1217 E. Spring Street in New Albany’s esteemed East Spring Street Historic District—Listed on the Historic Registry. A Historic Beacon of Legal Distinction originally owned by Alexander Dowling, an esteemed justice of the Indiana Supreme Court (1899–1905), this residence symbolizes legal prestige and local legacy. Dowling played pivotal roles in New Albany as a prosecuting attorney, city attorney, founder and president of the Mutual Trust and Deposit Company, and long-serving bank director. Architectural Grandeur & Timeless Style crafted in the Italianate style circa 1870, the home features hallmark characteristics—tall, narrow windows, intricate cornices, and a gracious, vertical elegance. An 1888 addition adds both charm and architectural depth to the structure. Its preservation as part of a historic district ensures its architectural integrity continues to shine. The home can be restored to it's original brilliance of a grandiose home or divided into multiple living spaces. This home also falls within proximity to the broader New Albany Downtown Historic District and many businesses. Seller is open to owner financing terms and/or a purchase contract as well. Parking lot next door is part of the property.
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    Listing updated: August 18, 2025 at 08:10am

    Listed by:

    Ken Groh,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg R,

    Kim Kraft,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg R

    Source: SIRA,MLS#: 2025010318MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Southern Indiana REALTORS Association
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 0
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Open Floorplan, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Natural Woodwork
    • Basement: Partial
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,935
    • Total interior livable area: 5,935 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,935
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 4
    • Details: Other
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Handicap Accessible, Landscaping, Paved Driveway
    Lot
    • Size: 0.51 Acres
    • Dimensions: 80 x 170
    • Features: Additional Land Available, Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 220502800539000008
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Zoning description: Residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1929

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Connected, Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: New Albany

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $100/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $269,200
    • Annual tax amount: $7,563
    • Date on market: 8/15/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Lease Option
    • Road surface type: Paved
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