A PEACEFUL PLACE TO BE. You will want to see this great mini farm with a beautifully renovated 2,453 square foot ranch home on 8.61 gently rolling acres. The property is just a short distance to SR43, SR46, Downtown Spencer & short commute to Ellettsville or Bloomington’s west side. You will enjoy all the space inside & out. On the outside there is room for all the boy toys you can imagine & sunny & shady spaces for entertaining, fishing, riding, target practicing or just relaxing! You will enjoy the pond with shared access - 30x30 RV & truck garage with electric service – 39x36 2-car garage with workshop, extra garage door, heat & electric service – 32x24 equipment lean-to - 57x18 5-bay equipment & storage lean-to – 26x15 carport - Shooting shed (great for a playhouse too!) – An invisible fence all the way around the perimeter - Tree-lined border provides lots of privacy & the 18x18 covered porch with ceiling fans & lights is a nice place to catch the breezes. The one-level home was completely renovated in 2007 & an addition added. The home sits back off the road with tree-lined road frontage & long driveway. The home shows off: Kitchen with lovely Corian Countertops, breakfast bar and 16x11 walk-in pantry with addl. cabinets & shelving (all appliances included in sale) - Enclosed sunroom/porch overlooking tree-lined front yard – Spacious living room with bay window & doors provide great natural light – 6-panel wood doors throughout - Nice ceramic tile floors throughout (except for bedrooms) – 26x15 master bedroom with sitting room, walk-in closet & an awesome make-up desk with cabinet & sink! – Large master bath including custom stand-up shower with seat & 2 shower heads, vanity & large linen closet – Laundry (washer & dryer included in sale) – 2nd bedroom (off Master Suite) – Large 3rd Bedroom – Full main bath with jetted tub & stand-up shower – Family room is great for entertaining. There is much to see here & this could be the place you will want to be so come take a look today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
8.61 acresLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lucy Palko• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty-Bloomington
Contact: Cell: 812-325-1072
Bought with Melissa Murphy• RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs
Window Features: Window Treatments, Blinds
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Enclosed
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,453
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, HVAC, Windows
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Equipment: Air Purifier
Other Structures: Workshop, Second Garage, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Acres: 8.61
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,652.40
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Elementary School: Mccormicks Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Owen Valley
High School: Owen Valley
Location Information
Directions: SR46, South on SR43, Left on Hardscrabble Rd., Home on Left. Watch for Sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,453
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Owen County
APN: 601702400290000016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Bloomington BOR
AttributionContact: Cell: 812-325-1072
Around this home
Schools
McCormick's Creek Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Owen Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Owen Valley Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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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 103° expected this year, 18 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$453,000 – $549,000
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