Looking for privacy and acreage in PENN schools, this may be the house you've been waiting for! One of a kind property, 9 acres for the buyer that craves relaxation and serenity but also the convenience of a short drive from shopping and dining all while being nestled in the woods. This rustic 4 bed, 4 bath retreat is open and bright, with a large addition that includes a huge master suite with a large deck featuring views of the two ponds and woods on 3 sides. Finished basement has lookout windows, wood burning stove, wet bar, pool table and bar stools that all stay with the house. Whole house generator is included in the sale, 8 acres are designated as forest preserve but can still be used for atv's, hiking and hunting. .. and you only pay taxes on 1 acre!! Come see if this is your retreat!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1 sq ftLot Size
$403,668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy McMillan• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
Bought with Mary Dale• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
One of a kind property 10 acre property for the buyer that craves relaxation and serenity but also the convenience of being 20 minutes from shopping and dining all while being nestled in the woods of Penn School District. This rustic retreat is open and bright, with a large addition that includes a huge master suite with a large deck featuring views of the two ponds and woods on 3 sides. Finished basement has been waterproofed by Forte and has lookout windows, wet bar, pool table and bar stools that all stay with the house. The wood burning stove will turn this large entertainment space into a cozy place to spend winter evenings. Whole house generator is included in the sale, 9 acres are designated as forest preserve but still can be used for atv's, hiking and hunting.
IRMLS #201700023
Dec 30, 2016
Listed
$359,999
$359,999/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,770 (−3.9%)
$51,300 + $258,100
$309,400
2024
$1,841 (+6.8%)
$51,300 + $258,100
$309,400
2023
$1,724 (−16.0%)
$51,300 + $258,100
$309,400
2022
$2,052 (+2.6%)
$51,400 + $202,800
$254,200
2021
$2,000
$53,500 + $211,100
$264,600
2020
$1,999 (+17.9%)
$41,100 + $203,000
$244,100
2019
$1,695 (+1.4%)
$41,100 + $205,300
$246,400
2018
$1,672
$41,100 + $173,800
$214,900
Tax history for 11185 Madison Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,770 (−3.9%)
$51,300 + $258,100
$309,400
2024
$1,841 (+6.8%)
$51,300 + $258,100
$309,400
2023
$1,724 (−16.0%)
$51,300 + $258,100
$309,400
2022
$2,052 (+2.6%)
$51,400 + $202,800
$254,200
2021
$2,000
$53,500 + $211,100
$264,600
2020
$1,999 (+17.9%)
$41,100 + $203,000
$244,100
2019
$1,695 (+1.4%)
$41,100 + $205,300
$246,400
2018
$1,672
$41,100 + $173,800
$214,900
*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
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
711508400006000016
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 4, 2025.
A
Agricultural District
Agricultural districts are established to allow agricultural uses in accordance with the comprehensive plan, to preserve prime agriculture land, to conserve the desirable characteristics of the land and to protect rural agricultural areas from the encroachment of scatter urban type uses and the detrimental economic impacts of urban sprawl. Areas zoned to the A agricultural district are those areas being used for agricultural activities, floodplain, natural areas and other rural uses, located beyond the periphery of the incorporated municipalities where intensive urban or suburban uses are not anticipated.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
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: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Daylight
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,340
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,092
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Cedar
Has Home Warranty
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions: 690 x 554
Lot Size Acres: 9
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,629
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
Elementary School: Madison
Middle Or Junior School: Grissom
High School: Penn
Location Information
Directions: Beech Road (south of Kern) to Madison, west to property (1st house on north)
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1 square foot
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1986
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 711508400006000016
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 4, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Elkhart County BOR
Around this home
Schools
Madison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Penn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
10/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$384,000 – $465,000
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