DREAMS DO COME TRUE! Grab this chance of a lifetime to own one of Orange county’s finest homes, better known as the historic Jenkins Place. The 1908-09 home has been lovingly maintained with some updates and is ready for a new family. Current owners refinished all the oak floors and repainted interior. All rooms except for 2 have original Tiffany lighting and original hardware. Enjoy the entry at the front of home through a screened-in porch with new screen and carpet into a small vestibule with a floor of white and blue hexagonal tiles. You will then enter main level with 10ft ceilings, 13’ baseboards and trim along with tons of built-in maple cabinets, built-in mirrors, built-in gun cabinet and some rooms still have the original blinds. This 3 story 4-bedroom home with 3 1/2 baths includes a full finished basement for additional living or entertaining with built-in Murphy bed. The main level includes parlor, living room, office, dining room, kitchen, pantry and 1/2 bath, the 2nd level includes 4 ft wide oak stairs anchored by classical columns and oak panels covering the wall leading up to a landing where there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the 3rd floor includes a gaming room with the original 1909 Brunswick-Balke-Callender Co. pool table. (this will be staying with home). It has 2 screened-in porches, one off of the kitchen on rear of home and one off of the parlor on the front of the home. Both are perfect for enjoying the morning views. Take advantage of the outside kitchen, fit pit area and above ground pool, for relaxing. There is a 3 car detached garage partially finished on interior with water, sewer, and electric, the original carriage house w/ electricity (garage) and what they called the wash house w/ electricity which is used for storage. Property is framed with original stone fence to set it off. This home is a MUST SEE to take in all of the history and beauty!
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
1.14 acresLot Size
$91Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jackie Crane• LUCAS Indiana Realty and Home Services
Contact: dogwoodrealtyinc1@gmail.com
Bought with Jackie Crane• LUCAS Indiana Realty and Home Services
One of the jewels of Orleans with so much to offer. This a beautiful home with original woodwork throughout. It offers many unique built-ins throughout the home. The main level offers a welcoming foyer with a beautiful original staircase, a comfortable living room with wood burning fireplace, ½ bath, spacious dining room with a built in china cabinet, the kitchen offers 2 pantries with built ins. The 2nd floor has 5 bedrooms with walk in closets and a full bath. All hardwood floors (carpeted). The 3rd floor has an antique pool table with ivory inlays. It would make the perfect game room. Outside there is a garden shed, 2 car garage, side lean too carport, and 2 screened in porches. It is on 4 city lots. It is a must see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,765 (−3.1%)
$32,300 + $332,500
$364,800
2023
$3,885 (+31.8%)
$31,100 + $320,200
$351,300
2022
$2,947 (+20.1%)
$29,900 + $254,400
$284,300
2021
$2,453 (+8.7%)
$28,400 + $213,100
$241,500
2020
$2,257 (+4.4%)
$26,800 + $200,600
$227,400
2019
$2,161 (−0.9%)
$26,000 + $192,200
$218,200
2018
$2,180 (+2.6%)
$25,600 + $188,000
$213,600
2017
$2,124 (+2.3%)
$24,400 + $179,700
$204,100
2016
$2,077 (+2.5%)
$24,400 + $179,700
$204,100
2015
$2,027 (+9.3%)
$23,600 + $175,800
$199,400
2013
$1,854
$23,600 + $172,200
$195,800
Tax history for 488 E Liberty Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,765 (−3.1%)
$32,300 + $332,500
$364,800
2023
$3,885 (+31.8%)
$31,100 + $320,200
$351,300
2022
$2,947 (+20.1%)
$29,900 + $254,400
$284,300
2021
$2,453 (+8.7%)
$28,400 + $213,100
$241,500
2020
$2,257 (+4.4%)
$26,800 + $200,600
$227,400
2019
$2,161 (−0.9%)
$26,000 + $192,200
$218,200
2018
$2,180 (+2.6%)
$25,600 + $188,000
$213,600
2017
$2,124 (+2.3%)
$24,400 + $179,700
$204,100
2016
$2,077 (+2.5%)
$24,400 + $179,700
$204,100
2015
$2,027 (+9.3%)
$23,600 + $175,800
$199,400
2013
$1,854
$23,600 + $172,200
$195,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
310 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
1.14 Acres
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
3,171
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
590230131003002010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Natural Woodwork
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Up Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,171
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,575
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 310 x 160
Lot Size Acres: 1.14
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,947
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Orleans Community Schools
Elementary School: Orleans
Middle Or Junior School: Orleans
High School: Orleans
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 37 in Orleans, turn east on Liberty Road, Property on left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,171
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Orange County
APN: 590230131003002010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Bedford BOR
AttributionContact: dogwoodrealtyinc1@gmail.com
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Schools
Orleans Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Orleans Jr-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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