Welcome to country living, just minutes from town. Tucked away at the end of a quiet private road, this 1970 ranch-style home sits on 2.41 acres of usable, park-like land. From the moment you arrive, the property feels like its own little world, with trees framing the horizon, no neighbors behind, and space to live the life you’ve been imagining.Inside, the home is warm and inviting with natural hickory wood floors, and updates throughout. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is airy and connected—ideal for gatherings around the wood stove or for watching sliders open onto the expansive back deck. A roomy kitchen with an eat-at bar and generous storage makes daily living easy, while the en-suite primary bedroom offers a private retreat with double closets. With four bedrooms plus an office, 2.5 baths, and flexible spaces like a large laundry/mudroom, this is one-level living at its finest.Step outside and the lifestyle comes alive. The backyard oasis invites you to gather by the firepit, enjoy the pond, or host summer barbecues on the spacious deck. A small, active u-pick chestnut farm offers a unique opportunity to connect with the land. For hobbyists, makers, or those with big dreams, the outbuildings are a rare find: a 26x39 shop with insulated office and paint booth, plus a 12x31 barn with two exterior stalls and a finished upper level. With two wells—one for the home, one for irrigation—you’ll have everything you need to nurture this property.Set between a golf course and open farmland, the setting feels miles away while remaining close to town. Whether you’re looking for a forever home, space for animals, room to garden, or simply a private retreat, this property offers a lifestyle as rich and grounded as its soil.
Gorgeous property close-in on dead end rd between golf course & farmland, tucked into the trees. No neighbors behind. All usable land, gated, fenced & x-fenced. Barn & Large shop w/ insulated, secured office & paint booth. 2 wells-for irrigation & residence. Freshly painted exterior, new carpet & natural hickory wood flrs, new roof, updates thruout. 4 bdrm+office. Enjoy bckyrd oasis from the lrg deck & Gazebo-pond w/waterfall & firepit.
RMLS #12210532
May 2, 2014
Sold
$464,000
$235/sq ft
Nov 1, 2013
Delisted
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Apr 19, 2013
Price Changed
$469,000
$237/sq ft
Jan 1, 2013
Price Changed
$479,900
$243/sq ft
Oct 4, 2012
Relisted
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Aug 27, 2012
Delisted
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Jul 19, 2012
Listed
$495,000
$251/sq ft
+11
Beautiful and Private! 2.41 acres of peaceful country setting, sits this wonderfully maintained home. 3 bedrooms, and 2 bonus rooms(one could opt for 4th bedroom), newer roof, 2 fireplaces. This property boasts 26x39 shop w/office, paint booth, and insulated. 12x31 barn with 2 ext. stalls, and finished upper level. 2 wells, on a true park like setting-at end of private road.
Public Records
Jun 23, 1995
Sold
$248,500
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1991
Sold
$148,500
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,906 (+1.3%)
2024
$4,844 (+2.9%)
2023
$4,708 (+2.6%)
2022
$4,587 (+1.8%)
2021
$4,507 (+2.1%)
2020
$4,413 (+3.9%)
2019
$4,249 (+3.3%)
2018
$4,113 (+9.5%)
2017
$3,757
Tax history for 6970 SW Straughan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,906 (+1.3%)
2024
$4,844 (+2.9%)
2023
$4,708 (+2.6%)
2022
$4,587 (+1.8%)
2021
$4,507 (+2.1%)
2020
$4,413 (+3.9%)
2019
$4,249 (+3.3%)
2018
$4,113 (+9.5%)
2017
$3,757
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.