Showings start Sunday May 3, 2026. If you are looking for country property in a very convenient location, check this out. This private retreat sits within minutes of Coventry, Lutheran, GM, IU Health, I69, Huntington, Roanoke, downtown FW, just down the road from Lafayette Meadows Elementary, and is not in a subdivision or have covenants, etc. Privacy, but with excellent neighbors. Cons: The house is small at right at 1900 sqft. The kitchen has not been remodeled. Home was built in 1968. Needs carpet upstairs (allowance with appropriate offer. ) PROS: 4.7 private acres, with a mix of nice yard and woods. Wildlife. In-ground pool. Nice pool shed. New mini-split heat pump for heating and cooling, plus electric heat. Nice patio and phenomenal views of your peaceful enclave. New within the last five years; Roof with 50 yr shingles. All windows (added two more) except sun room/porch. Gutters and downspouts. Aluminum wrap for soffit, fascia, etc. Garage door and opener. Water heater. Water softener. Exterior lights. Entry door. Pool pump. Pool shed. Interior doors and hardware. Kitchen appliances. And, various other items. Other changes over the years were to update all three bathrooms and new flooring and most of the trim on the first floor. The house was painted last year. It is phenomenal property that is close to town, but has the true freedom of country living. The woods produces mushrooms, has old apple trees scattered through it, walnut trees, wild raspberries, and trails. Seller is the listing agent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
4.7 acresLot Size
$307Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Straub• North Eastern Group Realty
Contact: Cell: 260-312-6077
Bought with George Raptis• Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc
Est. $2,676 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 12103 Ernst Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202615409
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$585,000
$307/sq ft
May 3, 2026
Pending
—
May 3, 2026
Listed
$597,900
$314/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Coming Soon
$597,900
$314/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,649
$114,200 + $164,600
$278,800
2024
$2,647 (+1.1%)
$114,200 + $164,700
$278,900
2023
$2,618 (+51.7%)
$95,700 + $173,200
$268,900
2022
$1,726 (+16.7%)
$56,000 + $164,800
$220,800
2021
$1,479 (+4.8%)
$56,000 + $129,700
$185,700
2020
$1,411
$56,000 + $118,700
$174,700
2019
$1,412 (+1.4%)
$56,000 + $116,500
$172,500
2018
$1,393 (+0.4%)
$56,000 + $115,200
$171,200
2017
$1,387 (+4.4%)
$56,000 + $96,800
$152,800
2016
$1,329 (+8.9%)
$56,000 + $96,800
$152,800
2015
$1,220 (−2.7%)
$56,000 + $87,200
$143,200
2013
$1,254
$56,000 + $73,100
$129,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.71 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,654
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021604301001000048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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AOD
Agricultural District
The Agricultural district is intended to permit a wide range of agricultural activities as well as limited types of low-density residential development and other uses customarily conducted in or associated with agricultural areas, and certain additional community-oriented uses.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay Districts
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Neighborhood center
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Sep 17, 2024 • Active
Building - residential
Reroof a single-family home.
Roofing
Jul 17, 2009 • Final
Building - residential
Enclose a porch, perform interior work, and reroof a residential building.
Remodel
Roofing
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/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Off Street, Garage, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump, Multi Units
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Baseboard, Ceiling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Ice Maker, Water Softener Owned, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Brick
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,906
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
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: Irregular Lot, Sloped, Wooded, Rolling Slope
Lot Size Dimensions: 420 x 1154 x 187 x 629 x 136
Lot Size Acres: 4.7
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,648.50
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Pool
Schools Information
School District: MSD of Southwest Allen Cnty
Elementary School: Lafayette Meadow
Middle Or Junior School: Summit
High School: Homestead
Location Information
Directions: Homestead from US 24 south to Ernst. Turn West. Home is on the north side of the road.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: Pool
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,654
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Allen County
APN: 021604301001000048
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
AttributionContact: Cell: 260-312-6077
Around this home
Schools
Lafayette Meadow School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Summit Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
Homestead Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
9/10
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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 100° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$559,000 – $677,000
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