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Off market
  • $298,000

    501 Defiance St, Howe, IN 46746

    6beds
    3,512sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1863
    0.83 Acres Lot
    $298,000 Zestimate®
    $85/sqft
    $2,729 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $298,000

    $250,000 - $343,000

    $2,729/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • None, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Other
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,512 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.83 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 440230300000067012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Historic
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1863

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Howe

    Other

    Other facts
    • Sale/Rent: For Sale
    • AMENITIES: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic-Walk-up, Landscaped, Ceiling-9+, Six Panel Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Built-In Bookcase, Patio Covered, Countertops-Laminate, Balcony, Pocket Doors, Foyer Entry, Elevator
    • BASEMENT/FOUNDATION: Unfinished, Partial Basement
    • COOLING: Central Air
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • 1st Bdrm Level: Main
    • Platted Y/N: Yes
    • Assoc. Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Basement Y/N: Yes
    • Show Comments on Internet: Yes
    • Water Utility: Well
    • Well Type: Private
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Association ID: Northeastern Indiana AOR
    • LOT DESCRIPTION: Corner
    • Dining Rm Level: Main
    • 2nd Bdrm Level: Upper
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • LOCATION: City/Town/Suburb
    • Other Room 2 Level: Main
    • Family Rm Level: Main
    • Other Room 1 Level: Main
    • EXTERIOR: Brick
    • BASEMENT MATERIAL: Poured Concrete, Stone
    • 3rd Bdrm Level: Upper
    • 4th Bdrm Level: Upper
    • Well Size: 4 Inches
    • FENCE: Decorative
    • HEATING/FUEL: Hot Water
    • ENRGY EFFCNT WIN/DOORS: Double Pane Windows
    • 5th Bdrm Level: Upper
    • Extra Rm Level: Upper
    • Owner RE License Y/N: Yes
    • COMMON AMENITIES: Laundry Facilities
    • DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE: Aerial Photo
    • Other Room 3 Level: Main
    • ENERGY EFFICIENT: HVAC, Water Heater
    • Style: Three Story
    • Township: Lima
    • ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Historic
    • Outbuilding 1: Greenhouse

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/6/2017Sold$184,900-7.5%
    Source: IRMLS #201614823
    6/14/2016Price change$199,900-4.8%$57/sqft
    Source: Real Living Homes and Beyond #201614823
    5/31/2016Price change$209,900-4.5%$60/sqft
    Source: Real Living Homes and Beyond #201614823
    5/9/2016Price change$219,900-6.4%$63/sqft
    Source: Real Living Homes and Beyond #201614823
    3/24/2016Listed for sale$235,000+85%$67/sqft
    Source: Owner

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $192,800 +5.9%
    2023$629 +10.6%$182,100 +11.4%
    2022$569 -63.7%$163,500 +2.2%

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    Neighborhood: 46746

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lima
    • Middle: Lakeland
    • High: Lakeland
    • District: Lakeland School Corp

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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