Historic 5-Acre Property with Exceptional Outbuildings Some properties are simply homes. Others are opportunities. 1616 W. Shoaff Rd. is both. Situated on 5.05 acres in highly desirable Northwest Allen County, this unique property combines an 1847 farmhouse—one of the oldest known homes in Allen County—with an extraordinary collection of large, functional outbuildings. Whether you’re looking to restore a piece of local history, build a new home, operate a small business, store equipment, pursue a serious hobby, or simply have room to spread out, this property offers possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find. The approximately 2,133-square-foot farmhouse features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a loft, laundry room, eat-in kitchen, living room, and hearth room. A previous renovation was started but remains unfinished, giving the next owner an opportunity to complete this historic home according to their own vision. Finished, it could become a charming and cozy single-family residence with character that simply cannot be replicated in new construction. The acreage also offers potential locations for a new, larger home, subject to applicable zoning and approvals. The property includes an impressive collection of additional buildings: 24’ x 52’ Detached 3+ Car Garage — Two-car garage door, additional single-car door, and large bonus room. Excellent for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or additional workspace. 1900 Heritage Barn — 36’ x 56’ x 18’ Tall — A remarkable piece of local history with tremendous character and versatility. Ideal for storage, agricultural use, hobbies, events, or simply preserving this beautiful historic structure. 40’ x 42’ Heated Workshop — 14’ Tall — Approximately 1,680 square feet of serious workspace featuring a fully insulated shell, heat, dedicated 200-amp electrical service, and a substantial 6-inch, 4,000-PSI concrete slab. Ideal for a mechanic, contractor, tradesperson, collector, fabricator, hobbyist, or small business. 40’ x 40’ Storage Barn — 12’ Tall — Approximately 1,600 square feet of covered, electric storage for vehicles, trailers, landscaping or agricultural equipment, construction materials, business inventory, and more. 38’ x 34’ Cinderblock Workshop — Durable additional workspace with windows for natural light, electrical service, and a high-amperage welding outlet. Excellent for fabrication, mechanical work, welding, woodworking, equipment maintenance, or other projects. The combination of acreage and substantial existing structures creates almost limitless possibilities. This could be an exceptional property for a homeowner who wants a historic residence and serious workshop space, a car enthusiast or collector, craftsman, contractor, landscaper, farmer, equipment owner, or entrepreneur seeking space for a small business, subject to zoning and permitted-use requirements. The property currently has well and septic. Public water and sewer are available from Shoaff Road and/or through access easements to the neighboring subdivision. Natural gas service is available through NIPSCO, and electric service is provided by NREMC. Located within the highly regarded Northwest Allen County School District, this is an increasingly rare opportunity to own acreage with an historic home and this much functional building space in a desirable northwest Allen County location. Two Purchase Options $599,000 — AS-IS: Purchase the property in its current condition and complete the farmhouse renovation according to your own plans and budget. $649,000 — Renovation Completed: Purchase the property with the farmhouse renovation completed by the seller. Historic character. Five acres. Serious workshop space. Multiple buildings. Northwest Allen County. Endless possibilities. Buyer to independently verify square footage, dimensions, zoning, permitted uses, utility availability, access, development possibilities, and other information with the appropriate authorities and providers.
Median sale price in this area is $282,220. (53% lower than this home)
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Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1847
Living Area: 2684
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 2,133
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,133
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1847
Year Renovated: 1847
County: Allen County
APN: 020208126002000057
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1616 W Shoaff Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmtnblaw8015xs601q1jgdh18
Sep 4, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$223/sq ft
IRMLS #202204887
Mar 10, 2022
Sold
$349,000
$130/sq ft
Feb 15, 2022
Listed
$359,500
$134/sq ft
+30
See unbranded virtual tour. Farmhouse with 5.05 acres, 5 barns & 3 car det. garage. Kitchen has crown & chair rail trim, 2 ceiling fans, movable island, plus updated sink, countertops & backsplash. Kitchen nook has 2 storage closets. Dining room has crown & chair rail molding, ceiling fan & door to 14 x 10 deck. FR has crown molding & ceiling fan. One of the 2 full baths is set up for wheelchair access. First floor utility room has hanging bar, shelves & cabinets. Extra room listed is an upstairs landing area. Two enclosed back porches, one leading to driveway & one to det. garage. Six room air conditioning units will stay. Newer gutters with gutter guards on home & det. garage. Home is pre wired for generator. Shared driveway from Shoaff Road with neighbor. Taxes shown are based on larger 48+ acre tract & exemptions; the new property tax amount is not yet established, it will be based on 5.05 acres & no exemptions. The 48+ acres to east & north have been sold off for residential development. The current septic system is in working order & will not be updated by seller. Huntertown sewer/water could be available to connect in future; approx. cost $6,200. not including excavation cost. All barns are to be sold in as is condition. Seller will have rights to take some starts from some of the existing flowers, plants & raspberries. Exclude swing & swing set. Water softener, propane tank, picnic table & kid swing set is owned by seller & is included with sale of home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,043 (+5.0%)
$68,200 + $222,300
$290,500
2024
$3,850 (−3.5%)
$68,800 + $200,000
$268,800
2023
$3,989 (+148.1%)
$67,300 + $197,100
$264,400
2022
$1,608
$65,500 + $161,900
$227,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.05 Acres
Year renovated
1847
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,133
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,133
Year built
1847
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
020208126002000057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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Agricultural District
The Agricultural district is intended to permit a wide range of agricultural activities as well as limited types of low-density residential development and other uses customarily conducted in or associated with agricultural areas, and certain additional community-oriented uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Neighborhood center
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Nov 7, 2022 • Final
Electrical - residential
Upgrade the electrical panel in a barn to a 200-amp service and install a new underground electrical service to power the panel.
Electrical
Nov 15, 2016 • Active
Non-san plumbing - residential
Gas
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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