Step back in time is this beautiful historic home built in 1876. It is located in town but offers its own private oasis.The master plus one bedroom and the laundry are located on the main floor. Up the picturesque stairway you'll find the large loft/bonus room plus three additional bedrooms. A gracefully private 1.9 acres offers mature trees, a creek, and the original carriage house offering plenty of storage. The shower, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and water heater have all be replaced in the last year. The central air and sidewalks are both two years old. Home is being sold as-is.
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Market trends in 46115, IN
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
94.7%
5.2% MoM
Median sale price
$190K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
63d
38 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
2 MoM
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Sale history for 7 S Walnut St
Date
Event
Price
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21877038
Nov 15, 2022
Sold
$190,000
$67/sq ft
Sep 23, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2022
Listed
$225,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,167 (+3.1%)
$53,800 + $155,700
$209,500
2023
$2,101 (+80.5%)
$49,800 + $144,100
$193,900
2022
$1,164 (+39.8%)
$3,800 + $112,600
$116,400
2021
$833 (+1.3%)
$3,800 + $77,800
$81,600
2020
$822 (+3.9%)
$3,800 + $77,900
$81,700
2019
$792 (+7.7%)
$3,800 + $77,900
$81,700
2018
$735 (+3.5%)
$3,800 + $75,600
$79,400
2017
$711 (+5.7%)
$3,800 + $73,800
$77,600
2016
$672 (+6.5%)
$3,800 + $73,800
$77,600
2015
$631 (−13.8%)
$3,800 + $71,000
$74,800
2013
$732
$3,800 + $70,600
$74,400
Tax history for 7 S Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,167 (+3.1%)
$53,800 + $155,700
$209,500
2023
$2,101 (+80.5%)
$49,800 + $144,100
$193,900
2022
$1,164 (+39.8%)
$3,800 + $112,600
$116,400
2021
$833 (+1.3%)
$3,800 + $77,800
$81,600
2020
$822 (+3.9%)
$3,800 + $77,900
$81,700
2019
$792 (+7.7%)
$3,800 + $77,900
$81,700
2018
$735 (+3.5%)
$3,800 + $75,600
$79,400
2017
$711 (+5.7%)
$3,800 + $73,800
$77,600
2016
$672 (+6.5%)
$3,800 + $73,800
$77,600
2015
$631 (−13.8%)
$3,800 + $71,000
$74,800
2013
$732
$3,800 + $70,600
$74,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.93 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,061
Year built
1876
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rush County
APN
700219254002000009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 2846
Living Area: 2081
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 2081
Lower/Basement Level Sq. Ft (Finished): 0
Bedroom Information
# of Upper Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Beds MU: 5
Bedrooms MU: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Full Baths MU: 5
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 13x10
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 16x13
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 15x11
Room Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 13x9
Room Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 14x13
Room Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Loft
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 15x15
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 12x7
Room Level: Main
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 5
Rooms Main: 5
Rooms Basement: 0
# of Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Information: Central Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: WoodWorkStain/Painted
Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 0-25%
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Open Patio, Porch Open
Exterior Features: Storage Shed
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: No Assoc
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish Paid
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: 1-3 Acres
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.928
Lot Features: Mature Trees
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Municipal Sewer Connected
Water Source: Municipal/City
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Solid Waste Information: No
Location
School Information
High School District: C A Beard Memorial School Corp
Location Information
Directions: Follow Carthage Pike into Carthage and turn east on East Mill St.. Turn right on South Walnut St..Driveway is on the left ("Mercer" sign at the end of the drive)
Tax Legal Description: PORTER & HOWARD ADD 6 7 S WALNUT
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,061
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1876
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Rush County
APN: 700219254002000009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: kali@talktotucker.com
Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Home Information
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Shingle/Shake
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Knightstown Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
Knightstown Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
Knightstown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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