Step back in time and discover one of the oldest homes in the surrounding area a beautiful 150-year-old farmhouse where history, craftsmanship, and opportunity come together sitting on more than 5 acres of land and utilities at a stone throw. For over a century and a half, this farmhouse has quietly watched the seasons come and go. Built when homes were crafted by hand from solid timber and oak, it remains a testament to an era when quality was measured in generations rather than decades. The current owner has already completed many of the major exterior improvements, including new siding, replacement windows, roof repairs, and masonry restoration, allowing the next owner to focus on bringing the remarkable interior back to its glory days. Inside, you’ll find massive solid oak doors, original woodwork, and architectural details that are increasingly difficult to find and nearly impossible to replicate today. The property also features an impressive historic timber-frame bank barn with a classic grain silo, offering endless possibilities for hobby farming, storage, workshops, entertaining, or simply preserving a piece of local agricultural heritage. Whether you’re searching for a distinctive family home, a restoration project, or a property with timeless character, this farmhouse provides a rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of the area’s history while adding your own vision for its next chapter. Properties of this character and significance seldom become available. For those who value authenticity over imitation, this is more than a home. It is a chance to become the next steward of a truly special property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
5.46 acresLot Size
$152Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by David Springer• Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc
Bought with David Springer• Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc
Est. $2,348 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 17935 West Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202634405
Sep 24, 2026
Sold
$470,000
$152/sq ft
Sep 23, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 1, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2026
Listed
$499,000
$162/sq ft
IRMLS #202044316
Nov 4, 2020
Sold
$440,000
$142/sq ft
Oct 31, 2020
Listed
$440,000
$142/sq ft
4 bedroom 28 acre property
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,247 (−0.3%)
$63,800 + $291,800
$355,600
2024
$5,262
$49,100 + $297,000
$346,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.46 Acres
Year renovated
1860
Sq. Ft.
3,088
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
020205476003001057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
A1
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
Aug 12, 2025 • Active
Building - residential
Construct a new deck on posts and piers.
Addition
Mar 19, 2025 • Active
Building - residential
Remodel
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal, Shingle, Tile
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,088
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 442 x 583 x 383 x 315 x 88 x 268
Lot Size Acres: 5.46
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,300
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Northwest Allen County
Elementary School: Huntertown
Middle Or Junior School: Carroll
High School: Carroll
Location Information
Directions: Shoaff Road To West Road, Home is on the Left
Subdivision Name: None
Cross Street: West Shoaff Road
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 1860
County: Allen County
APN: 020205476003001057
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Huntertown Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Carroll Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Carroll High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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Historical weather
Huntertown, IN • 46748
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Huntertown. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$550,000 – $665,000
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