Welcome home to 265 Rice Street in Austin, Indiana! This adorable and cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the perfect blend of charm, affordability, and peace of mind - all at a phenomenal price of just $97,000. Freshly updated cosmetics throughout give this home a clean, move-in ready feel, while the durable metal roof offers long-term value. Enjoy relaxing mornings and evenings on the covered front porch, and appreciate the quiet setting at the end of a dead-end street, providing minimal traffic and extra privacy. Cute as a button and easy to love, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for an affordable property in town. Affordable homeownership is still possible - don't miss this opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$155Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Casey Elkins• Kovener & Associates Real Esta
Listed by Tamara Barger
Bought with Non-BLC Member• MIBOR REALTOR® Association
Est. $1,428 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 265 Rice St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #22084726
Mar 23, 2026
Sold
$97,000
$155/sq ft
Feb 19, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$97,000
$155/sq ft
SIRA #202606034
Mar 23, 2026
Sold
$97,000
$155/sq ft
Feb 19, 2026
Delisted
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$97,000
$155/sq ft
+14
Welcome home to 265 Rice Street in Austin, Indiana! This adorable and cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the perfect blend of charm, affordability, and peace of mind — all at a phenomenal price of just $97,000. Freshly updated cosmetics throughout give this home a clean, move-in ready feel, while the durable metal roof offers long-term value. Enjoy relaxing mornings and evenings on the covered front porch, and appreciate the quiet setting at the end of a dead-end street, providing minimal traffic and extra privacy. Cute as a button and easy to love, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for an affordable property in town. Affordable homeownership is still possible — don’t miss this opportunity!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$481 (+9.5%)
$4,000 + $15,600
$19,600
2023
$439 (+20.5%)
$6,500 + $10,100
$16,600
2022
$364 (+12.7%)
$6,500 + $10,000
$16,500
2021
$323 (+3.6%)
$6,500 + $9,100
$15,600
2020
$312
$6,500 + $9,100
$15,600
2019
$312 (−3.7%)
$6,500 + $9,100
$15,600
2018
$324 (−3.6%)
$6,500 + $9,700
$16,200
2017
$336 (+3.7%)
$6,500 + $10,300
$16,800
2016
$324 (+149.2%)
$6,500 + $9,700
$16,200
2015
$130 (−41.4%)
$7,500 + $9,700
$17,200
2013
$222
$7,500 + $16,500
$24,000
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
624
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Scott County
APN
720336120017000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 624
Living Area: 624
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 624
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 0
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Beds MU: 2
Bedrooms MU: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Full Baths MU: 1
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 13.8x11.4
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 11.8x11.4
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Dimensions: 13.9x6.2
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11.9x11.4
Room Level: Main
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 0
Rooms Main: 4
Rooms Basement: 0
# of Rooms: 4
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Wall Furnace
Cooling Information: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: <1/4 Acre
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Features: Not In Subdivision
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Municipal Sewer Connected
Water Source: Public
Solid Waste Information: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Austin Elementary School
Middle Or Junior High School: Austin Middle School
High School: Austin High School
High School District: Scott County School District 1
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Tax Legal Description: RICE 1 LOT 28
Community Information
Low Maintenance Lifestyle YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Scott County
APN: 720336120017000003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Home Information
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Levels: One
Around this home
26/100 Car-Dependent35/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Austin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Austin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Austin, IN • 47102
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.5 hrs
3.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$100,000 – $120,000
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