If you are looking for a private, unique property, this is it... Beautiful 12.51 acres with two stocked ponds, woods and lots of room to roam. A sweet country retreat that features a charming farm house built in 1935 with 3 bedrooms, I bath, living room, cozy front porch, and wood burning fireplace. New propane furnace in 2023, Amish built kitchen cabinets and Graber post metal roof. This property has been cleared, updated and improved over the last 6 years. The property consists of two separate parcels. Need room for the family? Guests can enjoy spending time in one of the two RV's included, currently being used seasonally. Both RV's are parked under custom Amish made car ports that have extra anchorage for weather protection. RV's have decks overlooking the large stocked pond and are connected to utilities.
12.51 acre country retreat with stocked bass pond, surrounded by woods, great yard and a house built in 1935. The home needs some cosmetic TLC to bring it back to its original country charm. Home has some original hardwood, a new submerge-able pump placed on 24 foot deep well in 2018, PVC plumbing replaced in 2014, Amish built cabinets, wood burning brick fireplace. , The property consists of 2 parcels 6.47 acres and 6.15 acres. Graber Post roof with 38 years left on the warranty. Mader Well Drilling has a warranty on the well pump.
IRMLS #201853257
Mar 6, 2019
Sold
$119,000
$53/sq ft
Dec 6, 2018
Listed
$135,000
$60/sq ft
+8
12.51 acre country retreat with bass pond, surrounded by woods, great yard and a house built in 1935. The home needs some cosmetic TLC to bring it back to its original country charm. Home has some original hardwood, a new submerge-able pump placed on 24 foot deep well in 2018, PVC plumbing replaced in 2014, metal roof installed 2017, Amish built cabinets, wood burning brick fireplace. , The property consists of 2 parcels 6.47 acres and 6.15 acres. Motivated Sellers warranty on the well pump.
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21601758
Feb 21, 2019
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2018
Listed
$135,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,254 (−4.7%)
$25,300 + $129,000
$154,300
2023
$2,365 (+155.6%)
$24,400 + $122,000
$146,400
2022
$925 (+49.3%)
$23,500 + $108,200
$131,700
2021
$619 (+1.2%)
$23,000 + $72,900
$95,900
2020
$612 (+3,703.1%)
$21,000 + $72,100
$93,100
2019
$16 (−91.5%)
$19,000 + $69,300
$88,300
2018
$190 (−8.1%)
$19,100 + $66,200
$85,300
2017
$206
$19,800 + $66,200
$86,000
Tax history for 965 Dixie Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,254 (−4.7%)
$25,300 + $129,000
$154,300
2023
$2,365 (+155.6%)
$24,400 + $122,000
$146,400
2022
$925 (+49.3%)
$23,500 + $108,200
$131,700
2021
$619 (+1.2%)
$23,000 + $72,900
$95,900
2020
$612 (+3,703.1%)
$21,000 + $72,100
$93,100
2019
$16 (−91.5%)
$19,000 + $69,300
$88,300
2018
$190 (−8.1%)
$19,100 + $66,200
$85,300
2017
$206
$19,800 + $66,200
$86,000
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6.38 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,331
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Owen County
APN
600231400271000021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage SqFt: 800
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 2233
Living Area: 1331
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 1331
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 0
Lower/Basement Level Sq. Ft (Finished): 0
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Beds MU: 3
Bedrooms MU: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Full Baths MU: 1
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 23x22
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 13x8
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Dimensions: 18x12
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 12x10
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 13x10
Room Level: Main
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 0
Rooms Main: 5
Rooms Basement: 0
# of Rooms: 5
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Cellar
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 0
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Gazebo
Exterior Features: Storage
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond, Water View
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Has View
Has Additional Parcels
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: 10-20 Acres
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12.51
Lot Features: Not In Subdivision, Rural - Not Subdivision, Mature Trees, Wooded
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Septic
Water Source: Private, Other
Solid Waste Information: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cloverdale Elementary School
Middle Or Junior High School: Cloverdale Middle School
High School: Cloverdale High School
High School District: Cloverdale Community Schools
Location Information
Directions: From Cloverdale go south on US 231, turn right on S Cataract Rd/County Rd 850 N, continue 1.6 miles, turn right on Hickory Rd., 0.7 miles turn right on Dixie Hill Rd, property is on the left.
Tax Legal Description: Pt Se S31 T12 R3 6.375A, PT Se S31 T12 R3 6.145A Aka Tract1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,331
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Owen County
APN: 600231400271000021
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Home Information
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cloverdale Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
Cloverdale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 102° expected this year, 19 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$426,000 – $516,000
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