PUBLIC "LIVING ESTATE" AUCTION; SATURDAY JUNE 22nd at 12 NOON; Auction & Property Location: 5589 S CHRISTMAS RD in VINCENNES, IN; NICE BRICK FARM HOME, LIKE-NEW 3+ CAR DETACHED GARAGE, NEAT OLD BARNS & POND on 6+/- BEAUTIFUL ACRES; OFFERED in 2 TRACTS & COMBINED! Tract #1: Will consist of a beautiful 3+/- acres improved with a charming 3 bed, 2 bath farm home, 3+ car detached garage, 2 neat old barns & more! The home, originally built in 1891, offers approximately 1,964 square feet of living space on one level. The large kitchen is open to the dining room, and the family room provides plenty of space to relax and entertain. A big office offers closet space and built-in cabinets, and the master bedroom suite features an attached full bath and a walk-in closet. Finishing out this level are two more good sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room complete with a sink and storage. A beautiful enclosed sun porch, and a covered back porch provide the perfect place to enjoy the amazing views of the country side, and the basement gives you tons of extra storage space. The living room, dining room and two of the bedrooms feature hard wood floors under the carpet. The home also boasts high efficiency LP gas furnace, central air, 200 amp service, and a modern Firepower solid fuel burning appliance. An incredible 3+ car detached garage includes a ? bath, sink, storage cabinets, overhead heat, and a full floored walk-up attic! There is even a diesel generator included for any power outages. The large old barn, lean-to and other outbuildings provide lots of storage and charm! Tract #2: Offers the lovely adjoining 3+/- acres improved with a pond. This tract would make a fantastic potential building site or a great combination with Tract #1. Each tract will be offered separately and in combination. All bidding will remain open until the competitive bidding has been exhausted.
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,964
Year built
1891
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
42-16-19-100-002.001-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Enclosed
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,964
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Acres: 6
Zoning: RA Rural Residence
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: South Knox School Corp.
Elementary School: South Knox
Middle Or Junior School: South Knox
High School: South Knox
Location Information
Directions: From Vincennes- from Hwy 41 & Hart St, go South on Hart St, continue on Buffalo Trace Loop to Right on Christmas; From Evansville- go North on Hwy 41, turn Right on 241, then Left on Buffalo Trace Loop, to Left on Christmas
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,964
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Knox County
APN: 42-16-19-100-002.001-004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Southwest IN Assoc. of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
South Knox Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
South Knox Middle-High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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