NEARLY 80 ACRES, TWO HOMES, AND ONE INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY IN FLOYD COUNTY! Imagine having your own private retreat, surrounded by nature, yet just 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Louisville! Properties offering this much land, privacy, and versatility in such a convenient location are truly hard to find! At the heart of the property is a thoughtfully designed, energy-efficient super-insulated PASSIVE SOLAR HOME that uses natural sunlight and warmth to help maintain comfortable temperatures and potentially reduce energy costs. Back-up heat is provided by a very comfortable radiant floor heating system. Interior walls are from a historic log cabin, with ash floors and oak trim, provide a very cozy feel. This results in the feel of a log cabin but in a bright energy-efficient home. A large, full basement offers exciting possibilities for additional finished living space! With TWO homes, including the original family farmhouse, this property is ideal for those dreaming of a private homestead, multigenerational living! The septic layout was even planned with future homes in mind! Explore hiking trails, a pond, creek, cabin, garden, and orchard, plus an incredible view of downtown Louisville from the top of the trail! A mature forest covers most of the property. Privacy, natural beauty, and endless possibilities, all just minutes from New Albany and Louisville!
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
79.44 acresLot Size
$214Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kendall Schneider• Lopp Real Estate Brokers
The Agricultural-Residential AR district is intended to provide a land use category for primarily agricultural and agricultural-oriented uses. The provisions that regulate this land use should promote, protect and maintain areas for agricultural uses. The provisions should also promote, protect and maintain environmentally sensitive areas and natural resources. Residential development should be developed to assimilate and be compatible with agricultural operations and surrounding natural resources.; Floyd County’s Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to protect agricultural uses from conflicting land uses, non-agricultural commercial uses and any use that may cause significant impact to the environment. The Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals should strive to promote an average density of 1 du per 2 acres.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Albany, IN • 47150
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in New Albany. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1659 & 1665 Highwater Rd
$1,144,319
$5,681 under list price of $1.15M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $285K to $900K.