Two rentals. Separate Electric meters both with 200 amp Service. Separate Gas meters. BRAND NEW WELL. HIGH VISIBILITY. TENANT IN PLACE THAT WANTS TO STAY. Located at 418 E Defiance Street in Howe, this commercial building sits directly on State Road 120 with steady daily traffic and strong visibility for a business or investment property. The structure is divided into two separate units with individual gas and electric, allowing for mixed-use options including owner-occupant with rental income or full investment use. One side is currently leased to a dog grooming business, providing immediate income, while the other side is set up as open commercial space and was previously used by an HVAC company, making it suitable for service, retail, storage, or light commercial use. The building was originally a bus service facility for the city of Howe IN and you might remember driving by and seeing the back end of the bus extending out of the side of the building. The layout offers multiple entry points and the ability to modify for overhead doors if desired. Utilities include a new well installed in 2024, city sewer, and NIPSCO gas and electric, with both units having INDIVIDUAL 200-amp service. The metal roof is approximately 10 years old, and drainage has been improved with downspouts routed to underground piping. Additional features include a basement area for storage or storm use, finished upper-level storage above one unit, exterior outlets, Lighted signage, and keypad entry on a secondary entrance. Parking is available on the east side & US 120 with additional nearby overflow options. The property is approximately 2 miles from the I-80/90 Toll Road (Exit 121 at SR 9) and about 5 miles from US 20, providing convenient access for regional travel, service routes, or commuting. Zoning is B4, supporting a range of commercial uses. This is a straightforward opportunity for a user or investor looking for a functional building with income in place, flexible space, and a strong location along a primary route through Howe.
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$235,000
418 Defiance St, Howe, IN 46746
1beds
4,356sqft
Est.:
Duplex
Built in 1965
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lighted signageExterior outletsMultiple entry pointsOpen commercial space
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 19 hours ago
Listed by:
Daniel R Orlando 260-993-2577,
Mike Thomas Associates
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202610753
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Multiple Heating Systems
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Concrete, Mixed, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage,Walk-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,006
- Total interior livable area: 4,356 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,356
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, Other, On Street, Off Street Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 x 87
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Other, 0-2.9999
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 440230300001.100012
- Zoning description: B1 and B4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: NIPSCO
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: City
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Howe
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $708
- Date on market: 3/31/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Building, Land
- Lease term: None
- Total actual rent: 8400
- Tenant pays: Electricity
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Est. payment
$1,349/mo
Principal & interest
$1243
Property taxes
$106
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46746
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lakeland Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 4.6 mi
- 3/10Lakeland High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.6 mi
- NALakeland Primary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lakeland Primary
- Middle: Lakeland Intermediate
- High: Lakeland Jr/Sr
- District: Lakeland School Corp
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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