If your looking for the peace and quiet of the country without being too far out from town then look no further. This home is a short drive to downtown Spencer and commutingdistance to Bloomington. The property is partially wooded with plenty of nature to admire, including several fruit trees and bushes. It also already has garden space and a chicken coopset up. Great for homesteaders or someone looking to supplement their menu with fresh produce.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
3.51 acresLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Dzierba• Dzierba Real Estate Services
If your looking for the peace and quiet of the country without being too far out from town then look no further. This home is a short drive to downtown Spencer and commuting distance to Bloomington. The property is partially wooded with plenty of nature to admire, including several fruit trees and bushes. It also already has garden space and a chicken coop set up. Great for homesteaders or someone looking to supplement their menu with fresh produce.
IRMLS #201650610
Feb 24, 2017
Sold
$50,000
$35/sq ft
Nov 2, 2016
Listed
$59,500
$41/sq ft
3 bedrooms 1 bath home in Owen County. Home is situated on 3.5 acres of ground has a wrap around deck and a detached 2 car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$786 (+2.6%)
$31,800 + $104,000
$135,800
2023
$766 (−10.0%)
$31,800 + $98,200
$130,000
2022
$851 (+31.8%)
$31,500 + $98,000
$129,500
2021
$646 (+3.6%)
$31,500 + $69,200
$100,700
2020
$624 (+35.7%)
$31,500 + $68,200
$99,700
2019
$460 (−1.3%)
$21,000 + $64,700
$85,700
2018
$466 (−70.8%)
$21,000 + $65,000
$86,000
2017
$1,593 (+238.3%)
$21,000 + $65,200
$86,200
2016
$471 (+2.4%)
$21,000 + $65,200
$86,200
2015
$460 (−8.4%)
$21,000 + $64,500
$85,500
2013
$502
$21,000 + $67,800
$88,800
Tax history for 1781 W Porter Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$786 (+2.6%)
$31,800 + $104,000
$135,800
2023
$766 (−10.0%)
$31,800 + $98,200
$130,000
2022
$851 (+31.8%)
$31,500 + $98,000
$129,500
2021
$646 (+3.6%)
$31,500 + $69,200
$100,700
2020
$624 (+35.7%)
$31,500 + $68,200
$99,700
2019
$460 (−1.3%)
$21,000 + $64,700
$85,700
2018
$466 (−70.8%)
$21,000 + $65,000
$86,000
2017
$1,593 (+238.3%)
$21,000 + $65,200
$86,200
2016
$471 (+2.4%)
$21,000 + $65,200
$86,200
2015
$460 (−8.4%)
$21,000 + $64,500
$85,500
2013
$502
$21,000 + $67,800
$88,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.51 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Owen County
APN
601625400120000017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage SqFt: 624
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 1440
Living Area: 1440
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 1440
Bedroom Information
# of Upper Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Beds MU: 3
Bedrooms MU: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Upper): 1
Half Baths MU: 1
Half Bathrooms MU: 1
Full Baths MU: 3
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 12x24
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 14x15
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 8x15
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 8x12
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 9x14
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 12x14
Room Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 13x14
Room Level: Upper
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 3
Rooms Main: 3
Rooms Basement: 0
# of Rooms: 6
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Screens Some
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck Main Level
Exterior Features: Storage Shed
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: No Assoc
Other Equipment: Not Applicable
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: 3-5 Acres
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.51
Lot Features: Mature Trees, Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft), Wooded
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Septic
Water Source: Private Well
Solid Waste Information: No
Location
School Information
Schools: OWEN VALLEY COMMUNITY HIGH,OWEN VALLEY MIDDLE,SPENCER ELEMENTARY
High School District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Location Information
Directions: West on Hwy 48 continue onto Hwy 43 turn left onto county Rd 675 S/E Porter Ridge Rd home will be on the right.
Tax Legal Description: SW SE S25 T9 R4 3.51A
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Owen County
APN: 601625400120000017
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: linda@dzre.com
Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Home Information
Construction Materials: Wood
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
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Transit
McCormick's Creek Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 7.6mi
6/10
Owen Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
6/10
Owen Valley Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spencer, IN • 47460
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$223,000 – $270,000
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