Looking for a home in the country but still close to town look no further! Nice quiet brick, ranch home on an acre lot. Hardwood floor throughout kitchen and bedrooms. All rooms have ceiling fans. Large breezeway between kitchen and garage which serves as the laundry/mud room. Covered patio in the back allows for enjoyment of the large backyard. Sits on a full unfinished, dry basement with lots of potential. Close to IN 9, 114 and 14 which makes for short trips to Columbia City, Hunting, Roanoke and Fort Wayne. Close to GM and SDI. Don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mickey McMaken• AMERICAN DREAM TEAM REAL ESTATE BROKERS INC
Country all brick ranch with full unfinished basement sits on 1.0 acre between Fort Wayne and Columbia City. This home has 3 bedrooms (all with hardwood floors and ceiling fans), nice size living room with newer laminate flooring, kitchen with double side pass through cabinet doors, breakfast bar, and a built in corner hutch. All appliances remain (not warranted). Large breezeway (21 x 12) between the garage and home is also used as the laundry room/mud room. Past updates include well pressure tank and water heater. Basement is huge and also has a fruit cellar to store canned goods or for extra storage. Covered back patio is 22 x 10 and offers great views of the shaded backyard and shed. Home is being sold AS IS. Pre-approved buyers only!
IRMLS #201446779
Mar 10, 2015
Sold
$102,400
$68/sq ft
Oct 21, 2014
Listed
$104,900
$70/sq ft
+25
Immaculate 3-BR brick ranch features 3 bedrooms, over 1500 sq ft, beautiful hardwood floors in bedrooms, built-in corner hutch in dining room, lots of kitchen cabinets and breakfast bar, charming covered patio overlooking picturesque 1 acre yard, perennials and mature trees. Interior of home has just been repainted including the ceilings. New well pressure tank , new water heater and several new windows. Lots of possibilities exist in the unfinished basement, plumbed for bath and shower, fruit cellar for your home canning goods or great storage, 2-car attached garage plus a shed with electricity. Conveniently located between Columbia City and Fort Wayne, Whitley County school system.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,373 (+18.4%)
$39,700 + $223,600
$263,300
2024
$1,160 (+1.8%)
$39,700 + $171,900
$211,600
2023
$1,140 (+13.4%)
$38,500 + $170,600
$209,100
2022
$1,005 (+8.9%)
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2021
$923 (+19.6%)
$23,500 + $133,600
$157,100
2020
$772 (+15.1%)
$18,000 + $127,300
$145,300
2019
$671 (−15.6%)
$18,000 + $113,700
$131,700
2018
$795 (−8.5%)
$18,000 + $105,100
$123,100
2017
$869 (+9.2%)
$18,000 + $112,400
$130,400
2016
$795 (+57.8%)
$18,000 + $111,200
$129,200
2015
$504 (+15.9%)
$18,000 + $105,800
$123,800
2013
$435
$18,000 + $98,600
$116,600
Tax history for 8037 S Raber Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,373 (+18.4%)
$39,700 + $223,600
$263,300
2024
$1,160 (+1.8%)
$39,700 + $171,900
$211,600
2023
$1,140 (+13.4%)
$38,500 + $170,600
$209,100
2022
$1,005 (+8.9%)
$35,000 + $145,300
$180,300
2021
$923 (+19.6%)
$23,500 + $133,600
$157,100
2020
$772 (+15.1%)
$18,000 + $127,300
$145,300
2019
$671 (−15.6%)
$18,000 + $113,700
$131,700
2018
$795 (−8.5%)
$18,000 + $105,100
$123,100
2017
$869 (+9.2%)
$18,000 + $112,400
$130,400
2016
$795 (+57.8%)
$18,000 + $111,200
$129,200
2015
$504 (+15.9%)
$18,000 + $105,800
$123,800
2013
$435
$18,000 + $98,600
$116,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,506
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whitley County
APN
921020000405000006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Ceiling
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,506
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 165' x 264
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $795.10
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Whitley CO Cons Schools
Elementary School: Little Turtle
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Springs
High School: Columbia City
Location Information
Directions: Take IN 14 West about 8 miles from Getz Rd turn left on S Raber Road. Home is on left side, just South of E 800 S.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,506
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Whitley County
APN: 921020000405000006
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Coesse School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi
3/10
Indian Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
6/10
Columbia City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
7/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbia City, IN • 46725
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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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