Well-maintained 4 BR, 3.5 BA home on 1.73 acres on rural setting very close to Batesville. Many updates including kitchen, fresh paint, flooring on main level, and new carpet in basement bedroom. Large finished basement with covered access via the garage. Large bonus room above garage ready for finishing. New bridge for decades of access. Enjoy the absolute picturesque view sitting on the porch swing on the covered front porch!
Nice Cape Cod, built in 2004. 1 yr Bdrs Warranty. Open floor plan w/mstr bdrm & lndry on 1st floor. 2 bdrms & 1 bath on upper lvl. Unfin bonus rm above oversized 2 car att garage. Full bsmt w/bath, possible 4th bdrm & wet bar. 2 woodstoves.
SEIBR #26667
Aug 15, 2004
Listed
$239,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,743 (−0.4%)
$26,500 + $253,700
$280,200
2023
$1,751 (−7.8%)
$26,500 + $260,100
$286,600
2022
$1,899 (+8.4%)
$26,500 + $272,800
$299,300
2021
$1,752 (−51.4%)
$26,500 + $243,200
$269,700
2020
$3,603 (+163.3%)
$26,500 + $243,200
$269,700
2019
$1,368 (+31.8%)
$26,500 + $198,500
$225,000
2018
$1,038 (+4.2%)
$26,500 + $157,700
$184,200
2017
$996 (−0.3%)
$26,500 + $157,600
$184,100
2016
$999 (+9.1%)
$26,500 + $157,600
$184,100
2015
$916 (−9.5%)
$26,500 + $159,500
$186,000
2013
$1,012
$26,500 + $163,200
$189,700
Tax history for 717 Merkel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,743 (−0.4%)
$26,500 + $253,700
$280,200
2023
$1,751 (−7.8%)
$26,500 + $260,100
$286,600
2022
$1,899 (+8.4%)
$26,500 + $272,800
$299,300
2021
$1,752 (−51.4%)
$26,500 + $243,200
$269,700
2020
$3,603 (+163.3%)
$26,500 + $243,200
$269,700
2019
$1,368 (+31.8%)
$26,500 + $198,500
$225,000
2018
$1,038 (+4.2%)
$26,500 + $157,700
$184,200
2017
$996 (−0.3%)
$26,500 + $157,600
$184,100
2016
$999 (+9.1%)
$26,500 + $157,600
$184,100
2015
$916 (−9.5%)
$26,500 + $159,500
$186,000
2013
$1,012
$26,500 + $163,200
$189,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.73 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
3,264
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ripley County
APN
690222200002009002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,108
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.73 acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.73
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $498
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Batesville Community
Elementary School: Batesville Primary
High School: Batesville High Scho
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,264
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Ripley County
APN: 690222200002009002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
Batesville Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Batesville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
Batesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Estimated sale price
$436,000 – $528,000
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