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9089 W Balbec

Pennville, IN 47369

4 beds
2 baths
7 sqft
~58 acre lot
$101,428 per sqft
– on site

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Here Is Your Chance To Own A Piece Of History! This Stunning Property Features Over 58 Acres Of Woods, 3 Ponds, Pastures, Gardens, 20+/- Acres Of Tillable Farm Ground, Outbuildings, And An 1868 Farm House That Is Ready For Your Own Ideas And Vision! The Home Has Been In The Original Family Since It Was Built. All The Wood That Built The Home And Is Inside The Home Came From The Property. The Bricks Of The Home Were Clay From The Ponds That Were Formed And Fired Into Bricks! The Home Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths, A Large Living Room, Formal Dinning, 3rd Story Attic, And Kitchen. There Was A Recent Add On Of A Large 3 Car Garage That Allowed For A Modern Bathroom, Laundry Room, And Walk In Pantry/Storage Room. There Are Multiple Barns On The Property, All With Running Water, And Some That Are Heated. The Shop Right Beside The Home Has A Half Bath And Is A Great Work From Home Office And Garage. The Newest Barn Was Built In 2004. Neighbors Have Said Its Rumored That This Home Was A Stop On The Underground Railroad As The Underground Railroad Station Is Right Around The Corner. The Owners Are Not Sure Of The Accuracy But Its Thought The Red Barn That Has A Basement Is Likely What Was Used. Make This Property Your Retreat, Or Turn It into A Bed & Breakfast, Or Event Center. The Possibilities Are Endless. The Tillable Acreage Is Currently Cash Rented Till Fall Of 2026.

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MLS# 202421660 —

The Building

Year Built:

1886
New Construction:

No
Style:

Three Story
Roof Material:

Metal, Shingle
Exterior:

Brick, Vinyl, Wood
Basement:

No
Basement/Foundation:

Crawl
Total SqFt:

2550
Total Finished SqFt:

2550
Main Level SqFt:

1224
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2550

Interior

Kitchen Level:

Main
Dining Room Level:

Main
Breakfast Room Level:

N/A
Living/Great Room Level:

Main
Family Room Level:

N/A
Laundry Level:

Main
Den Level:

N/A
Recreation Room Level:

N/A
Loft Level:

N/A
Flooring:

Hardwood Floors, Vinyl
Fireplace:

No

Room Dimensions

Kitchen Length:

13
Kitchen Width:

12
Dining Rm Length:

13
Dining Room Width:

12
Living/Great Room Width:

13
Living/Great Room Length:

19
1st Bedroom Length:

13
1st Bedroom Width:

13
2nd Bedroom Length:

19
2nd Bedroom Width:

15
3rd Bedroom Width:

9
3rd Bedroom Length:

13
4th Bedroom Length:

9
4th Bedroom Width:

9
Laundry Room Length:

15
Laundry Room Width:

7

Location

Location:

Rural Subdivision
Directions to Property:

Take SR 1 South To Balbec Road, Turn West. Home Will Be On South Side Of Balbec Road.
Inside City Limits:

No
Latitude:

40.529044
Longitude:

-85.155122

The Property

Parcel# ID:

38-01-15-600-020.000-010
Property Subtype:

Site-Built Home
Lot Description:

Heavily Wooded, Irregular, Rolling, Waterfront, Pasture
Lot Dimensions:

00x000
Approx Lot Size SqFt:

2528658
Approx Lot Size Acres:

58.05
County Zoning:

Unknown
Type of Farm:

Multi-Purpose
Driveway:

Gravel
# of Tillable Acres:

20
Waterfront:

Yes
Water Type:

Pond
Leased Acres:

Yes

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Annual Taxes:

3224.15

Beds

Total # Bedrooms:

4
1st Bedroom Level:

Main
2nd Bedroom Level:

Upper
3rd Bedroom Level:

Upper
4th Bdrm Level:

Upper

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Half Baths:

1
Total Full Baths:

2
# of Full Baths Main:

1
# Half Baths Main:

1
# of Full Baths Upper:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel:

Hot Water, Other Heating System
Cooling:

Window

Utilities

Water Utility:

Well
Well Type:

Private
Well Size:

Unknown
Sewer:

Septic

Schools

Elementary:

West Jay
Middle School:

Jay County
High School:

Jay County
School District:

Jay Schools

The Community

Subdivision:

None
Pool:

No
Association Dues Frequency:

Not Applicable

Parking

Garage:

Yes
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Length:

38
Garage SqFt:

1444
Garage Width:

38
Garage/# of Cars:

3

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/13/24 Sep 13, 2024	Sold	IRMLS	$710,000	-12.3%
8/19/24 Aug 19, 2024	Pending	IRMLS	$810,000
8/9/24 Aug 9, 2024	Price Changed	IRMLS	$810,000	-7.4%

Plot of land Sold on 9/13/2024

$710,000

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9089 W Balbec

Pennville, IN 47369