Unique character and history await you in this historic farmhouse built in 1876. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, two level home is conveniently located in Franklin Township and is situated on 31.32 acres along with a 2 car detached garage, original milk house and a pole barn. Features include gorgeous woodwork, original hardwood flooring and doors, built-in china cabinet and beautiful stair case leading to the upstairs. Features also include a bedroom on the main level, living room with fireplace, family room, formal dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, laundry room and glass enclosed front porch. This property is being sold "As Is" and needs updating and some cosmetics but overall this property has a lot of potential for the right buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1876Year Built
31.32 acresLot Size
$177Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maurice "Mo" Harbert• REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company
Unique character and history await you in this historic farmhouse built in 1876. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, two level home is conveniently located in Franklin Township and is situated on 31.32 acres along with a 2 car detached garage, original mail house and a pole barn. Features include gorgeous woodwork, original hardwood flooring and doors, built-in china cabinet and beautiful stair case leading to the upstairs. Features also include a bedroom on the main level, living room with fireplace, family room, formal dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, laundry room and glass enclosed front porch. This property is being sold "As-Is" and needs updating and some cosmetics but overall this property has a lot potential for the right buyer.
IRMLS #201851872
Nov 23, 2018
Listed
$499,900
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,353 (+25.0%)
$34,200 + $294,000
$328,200
2024
$2,681 (+0.9%)
$34,600 + $198,200
$232,800
2023
$2,657 (+14.2%)
$34,600 + $198,200
$232,800
2022
$2,327 (+25.2%)
$33,800 + $198,200
$232,000
2021
$1,858 (+6.5%)
$32,600 + $144,700
$177,300
2020
$1,744
$32,600 + $144,700
$177,300
Tax history for 8815 Mathews Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,353 (+25.0%)
$34,200 + $294,000
$328,200
2024
$2,681 (+0.9%)
$34,600 + $198,200
$232,800
2023
$2,657 (+14.2%)
$34,600 + $198,200
$232,800
2022
$2,327 (+25.2%)
$33,800 + $198,200
$232,000
2021
$1,858 (+6.5%)
$32,600 + $144,700
$177,300
2020
$1,744
$32,600 + $144,700
$177,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1876
Sq. Ft.
2,540
Year built
1876
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
491524111007000300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
DA
METRO
Dwelling Agriculture District
The D-A District holds the agricultural lands of Marion County and provides for a variety of agricultural uses. It is intended to provide for animal and poultry husbandry, farming, cultivation of crops, dairying, pasturage, floriculture, horticulture, viticulture, apiaries, aquaculture, hydroponics, together with necessary, accompanying accessory uses, buildings, or structures for housing, packing, treating, or storing said products; or lands devoted to a soil conservation or forestry management program. A single-family dwelling is intended to be permitted as a part of such agricultural uses. A secondary provision of this District is large estate development of single-family dwellings. This District fulfills the very low density residential classification of the Comprehensive General Land Use Plan. This District does not require public water and sewer facilities.
Zone overlays
Metro Context Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Research & development
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Jun 14, 2007 • Final
Electrical permit-1-2 family-alteration-remodel
Perform alterations, remodeling, and repairs on the property.
Electrical
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 Information
Garage Parking Other: Service Door
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Storage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interactive Virtual Tour URL: https://www.listingbooster.com/vtour/1271859573
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 2540
Living Area: 2540
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 1668
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 872
Bedroom Information
Primary Bedroom Description: Bedroom Split,Closet Walk in
# of Upper Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Beds MU: 4
Bedrooms MU: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
Half Baths MU: 1
Half Bathrooms MU: 1
Full Baths MU: 4
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Loft
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 13x09
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Wine Cellar
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 18x14
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 15x15
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 19x17
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Vinyl
Room Dimensions: 18x12
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 15x15
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 15x09
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 12x10
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 14x09
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 16x15
Room Level: Upper
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 15x15
Room Level: Upper
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 17x09
Room Level: Upper
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 4
Rooms Main: 8
Rooms Basement: 0
# of Rooms: 12
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Hardwood Floors, Window Bay Bow, Windows Wood, Wood Work Painted, Wood Work Stained, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Appliances: None, Electric Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Areas Interior: Living Room Formal,Utility Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Stage: Resale
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck Main Level, Glass Enclosed
Exterior Features: Barn Pole
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: No Assoc
Other Equipment: Smoke Alarm
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: >20 Acres
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 31.32
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Not In Subdivision, Mature Trees, Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Septic
Water Source: Private Well
Solid Waste Information: Yes
Location
School Information
High School District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Location Information
Directions: Property is located on the east side of Mathews Road at the intersection of Copeland Road and Mathews Road which is just south of Mike's Midway at Stop 11 Road and Shelbyville Road.
Tax Legal Description: PT N1/2 SE1/4 SE1/4 S24 T14 R4 & PT NW1/4 SW1/4S19 T14 R5 BEG 995.42'NOF SE COR SE1/4 S24 T14 R4N 332.32' E 1347.41' N 713.91' E 870' S 1060.92'W 2217.35' TO BEG 31.32AC
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,540
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1876
Year Renovated: 1876
County: Marion County
APN: 491524111007000300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: moman@mibor.net
Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Home Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Franklin Central Junior High
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Franklin Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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, 18 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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