This house has it all!! Completely new all the way around! So much character and use of space in this home! 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, spacious laundry room with sink, stunning granite counter tops throughout, vaulted ceilings with wood beam, a pantry you will fall in love with, detached 2 car garage, 2 acres, unique custom designed front porch and new deck on back. Huge front yard with plenty of room for a garden! Such a peaceful setting! Selling As Is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Harned• RE/MAX Advantage
Contact: 812-923-7050
Bought with Shelby Fryrear• Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services ERA Powered (N
Country setting - fixer-upper on 2 acre lot. Two outbuildings. The possibilities are endless with this property. Property sold as-is.
SIRA #J20160604
Feb 15, 2017
Sold
$22,500
$19/sq ft
Oct 26, 2016
Listed
$29,900
$26/sq ft
* 2 bedroom, 1 bath home that needs TLC. * Bath and utility in same room. * Open floor plan for living room & dining room. * New metal roof. * 2 outbuildings - one is garage and other is poultry house. * Country home on 2 acres. , Flooring = Carpet, Vinyl,
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$79 (−58.6%)
$18,000 + $10,300
$28,300
2024
$190 (+0.4%)
$18,000 + $10,000
$28,000
2023
$189 (−4.3%)
$18,000 + $10,000
$28,000
2022
$197 (−62.2%)
$18,000 + $9,900
$27,900
2021
$523 (+3.1%)
$18,000 + $9,300
$27,300
2020
$507 (−38.4%)
$18,000 + $9,000
$27,000
2019
$823 (+4.6%)
$18,000 + $28,200
$46,200
2018
$787 (+218.6%)
$18,000 + $28,200
$46,200
2017
$247 (+6.1%)
$18,000 + $27,900
$45,900
2016
$233 (−5.0%)
$18,000 + $27,900
$45,900
2015
$245 (+11.4%)
$18,000 + $27,200
$45,200
2013
$220
$18,000 + $24,900
$42,900
Tax history for 12856 W Polk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$79 (−58.6%)
$18,000 + $10,300
$28,300
2024
$190 (+0.4%)
$18,000 + $10,000
$28,000
2023
$189 (−4.3%)
$18,000 + $10,000
$28,000
2022
$197 (−62.2%)
$18,000 + $9,900
$27,900
2021
$523 (+3.1%)
$18,000 + $9,300
$27,300
2020
$507 (−38.4%)
$18,000 + $9,000
$27,000
2019
$823 (+4.6%)
$18,000 + $28,200
$46,200
2018
$787 (+218.6%)
$18,000 + $28,200
$46,200
2017
$247 (+6.1%)
$18,000 + $27,900
$45,900
2016
$233 (−5.0%)
$18,000 + $27,900
$45,900
2015
$245 (+11.4%)
$18,000 + $27,200
$45,200
2013
$220
$18,000 + $24,900
$42,900
*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
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,168
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
391503000012000001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Room 1 Information
Other
Description: Laundry Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 7 x 11
Length: 11.00
Width: 7.00
Room 2 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Length: 14.00
Width: 14.00
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Length: 13.00
Width: 10.00
Room 4 Information
Master Bathroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 13 x 23
Length: 23.00
Width: 13.00
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 9 x 22
Length: 22.00
Width: 9.00
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 14 x 22
Length: 22.00
Width: 14.00
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
Interior Features
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Bath in Master Bedroom, Main Level Master, Mud Room, Open Floorplan, Utility Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Acres: 2
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Garden
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Description: Residential
Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,168
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $507
Lease Information
Lease Expiration: 2022-11-11
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,168
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Jefferson County
APN: 391503000012000001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
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Schools
Deputy Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Madison Consolidated Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 12.3mi
6/10
Madison Consolidated High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$205,000 – $248,000
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