NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1249 S Sherman St Columbia City, IN 46725

Estimated Value: $471,000 - $587,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,833 Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2023

Last sale price $465,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,899/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome home to the ultimate idyllic log home retreat on 5 magnificent highly manicured private acres plus massive 54x30 pole barn with 2nd floor mere minutes from downtown Columbia City! Located just north of US-30 at end of very long driveway & surrounded by many tall trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 full bath log home is completely move-in ready with much to offer & lots to love! Sure to charm from moment you arrive, unique one-of-a-kind home is picture perfect with professional landscaping & has been well maintained from outside in with log home restoration completed only two last year! Attached 2 car garage in addition to another outbuilding (insulated 54x30 with upper level & climate controlled 24x24 garage) & oversized parking apron means there’s plenty of parking & space for all your tools & toys. Nestled amongst lush vegetation with sweeping country views all around this is ideal spot to get away from it all while still being close to town. Covered front entry opens to bright welcoming atmosphere & wood everything—wood flooring, wood paneled walls, exposed wood ceiling & intricate attention to detail such as the stained glass chandelier & so much more. High quality craftsmanship & solid construction are evident from sturdy build & impressive features including lofted overlook & skylights to stylish lighting elements & serene nature views. Multiple expansive open concept living spaces means there’s tons of room for entertaining friends & family without feeling crowded. Chef’s delight kitchen has abundant custom cabinetry, solid surface counters, tile backsplash, black stainless steel appliances & wrap around breakfast bar separating dining. Adjoining great room has floor to ceiling brick fireplace with stairway up to all bedrooms, one full bath and laundry. Large inviting covered & enclosed 3 seasons room off kitchen means you can relax in comfort all year round & watch the seasons change. Main floor shared bath has ceramic sink & tiled walk-in shower—main level bathroom has heated ceramic floors to keep you warm. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs & good sized with ample storage throughout. Upstairs full bath is very special with antique dresser + basin vanity & pedestal tub full of character. Head out back to sizable brick patio where you can kick back & enjoy peace, quiet & fantastic views or dine al fresco. 5 acres means you have all kinds of space for outdoor fun & activities!! Don't let this one slip away—reach out today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Ferrell

Keller Williams Realty Group Listed on: 05/19/2023

Keller Williams Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Brown

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,747

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 865x250
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Zoning described as AG

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,833 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Coesse Elementary School
  • Indian Springs Middle School
  • Columbia City High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 92-05-17-000-401.000-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,747

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Age: 33
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Log, Traditional
  • Total Number of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: PT S2 NW4 S17 T31 R10 5.00A
  • Parcel Number ID: 92-05-17-000-401.000-012
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Alarm System-Security, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceilings-Beamed, Countertops-Solid Surf, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Landscaped, Patio Open, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Skylight(s), Split Br Floor Plan, Stand Up Shower, Tub and Separate Shower, Garage-Heated, Custom Cabinetry
  • Cross Street: E Butler Court
  • Location: Rural Subdivision
  • Road Access: County
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • Section Number: 17
  • Sp Lp Percent: 100
  • Zoning Description: AG
  • County Zoning: Other
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2022 pay 2023
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2833
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2833
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2833
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.14
  • Basement Foundation: Slab
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Gas Log, One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 23x19, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18x16, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 27x16, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x15, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11x15, On Level: Upper
  • Loft: Dimensions: 17x9, On Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood, Log
  • Roof Material: Dimensional Shingles
  • Outbuilding1: 2nd Detached Garage, Dimensions: 24x24, 624
  • Outbuilding2: Pole/Post Building, Dimensions: 54x30, 1620

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 26x24
  • Garage Sq Ft: 624
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Propane, Forced Air, Propane Tank Owned
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Electric Company: Northeastern REMC
  • Cable Company: Mediacom
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Upperx5, On Level: 3
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • School District: Whitley CO Cons Schools
  • Elementary School: Coesse
  • Middle School: Indian Springs
  • High School: Columbia City
  • Elementary School: Coesse

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level, Partially Wooded, 3-5.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 865x250
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 217800
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 5

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 3747.07
  • Exemptions: Homestead, Mortgage

MLS Schools

  • High School: Columbia City
  • Middle School: Indian Springs
  • School District: Whitley CO Cons Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Ridenour Thomas and Ridenour Sheila
Bought by
Miller Seth A and Miller Natalie K
Seller's Agent
Brandon Ferrell
Keller Williams Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Greg Brown
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Views
117
Current Estimated Value
$512,328

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,328
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$348,750
Outstanding Balance
$341,614
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,700

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2019
Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
Bockelman R & J L Tr
Bought by
Ridenour Thomas and Ridenour Sheila
Seller's Agent
Darlene Nelson
Orizon Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Brower
Orizon Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.28%
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2015
Sold by
George A Winebrenner
Bought by
Bockelman Robert J and Bockelman Janice E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Miller Seth A $465,000 Centurion Land Title
Ridenour Thomas $315,000 Attorney Only
Bockelman Robert J $285,000 Metropolitan Title Of Indiana
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller Seth A $25,000
Open Miller Seth A $348,750
Previous Owner Ridenour Thomas $299,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Sold $465,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 For Sale $465,000 +47.6% $164 / Sq Ft
07/05/2019 07/05/19 Sold $315,000 -3.0% $111 / Sq Ft
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2019 06/02/19 For Sale $324,900 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,159 $510,200 $66,800 $443,400
2023 $3,781 $458,800 $65,000 $393,800
2022 $3,680 $424,700 $60,000 $364,700
2021 $3,249 $348,800 $57,000 $291,800
2020 $2,812 $311,400 $34,000 $277,400
2019 $2,249 $250,500 $34,000 $216,500
2018 $2,165 $231,600 $34,000 $197,600
2017 $2,159 $230,000 $34,000 $196,000
2016 $1,927 $227,100 $34,000 $193,100
2014 $1,377 $207,200 $34,000 $173,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202316608

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 92-05-17-000-401.000-012