* * Updated Farmhouse Acreage with Attached Garage & Large Shop! * * Enjoy the perfect blend of farmhouse charm, modern updates, and versatile space on 2.79 acres! This completely updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,457 sq. ft. of living space, a desirable main-floor primary suite, and a large upstairs flex room perfect for a home office, playroom, hobby space, or additional living area. A welcoming covered front porch and concrete patio surrounding the home provide plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The 900 sq. ft. attached garage features a mini-split system for added comfort and year-round usability. Major updates include new plumbing and electrical, LP SmartSide siding, a roof replaced in 2019, and heating and cooling updated in 2017. Solar panels offer an additional energy-conscious feature. The property also includes an impressive shop (Main 42'x64' PLUS 12'x64' Covered Lean-to, AND 24'x48' open lean-to) with a loft, office spaces, stalls, a bathroom, and a lean-to, providing endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, equipment, animals, or business use. If you’re looking for a move-in-ready farmhouse with room to spread out, space to work, and acreage to enjoy, this unique property is full of possibilities!
Median sale price in this area is $330,000. (28% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Bedrooms
1 bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Heating & cooling
Propane heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered deck
Play structure
Gravel road
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Rural water
Septic tank
Sale and tax history for 1678 Rutledge St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #750713
Oct 9, 2026
Listed
$460,000
$316/sq ft
DMMLS #412942
Jun 20, 2013
Sold
$48,000
$33/sq ft
Feb 20, 2013
Listed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5371987
Jun 20, 2013
Sold
$48,000
$33/sq ft
Feb 20, 2013
Listed
$49,900
$34/sq ft
Good solid house sits on 2.46 acres just North of Attica. 3 large bedrooms and full bath. Kitchen, livingroom and formal dining have newer cherry wood floors. Several new windows installed and newer basement. Needs your updating but priced accordingly. Located in Twin Cedars School District.
Public Records
Aug 22, 2005
Sold
$85,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,306 (+24.0%)
$32,300 + $215,360
$247,660
2025
$1,860 (+42.9%)
$32,300 + $215,360
$247,660
2024
$1,302 (+23.1%)
$32,300 + $215,360
$247,660
2023
$1,058 (−10.0%)
$12,860 + $120,580
$133,440
2022
$1,176 (−8.0%)
$12,860 + $120,580
$133,440
2021
$1,278 (+6.9%)
$11,350 + $81,570
$92,920
2020
$1,196 (+38.7%)
$10,710 + $76,950
$87,660
2019
$862 (+1.7%)
$10,710 + $82,080
$92,790
2018
$848 (−14.3%)
$10,710 + $82,080
$92,790
2017
$990 (−11.0%)
$10,710 + $55,580
$66,290
2015
$1,112 (+12.6%)
$10,710 + $54,970
$65,680
2014
$988
$10,710 + $53,750
$64,460
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.79 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,457
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,457
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
0432902000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 1678 Rutledge St
$458,015
$1,986 under list price of $460K
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