Looking for a little country living with plenty of room for your projects, hobbies, and ideas? Situated on over 2 acres, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a peaceful rural setting with plenty of potential for its next owner. The home features a recently renovated bathroom, nearly new water heater and water softener system, multiple heating options, and a welcoming covered front porch. Outside is where this property has a ton to offer – a 30’x45’ metal building (2025) featuring concrete floors and electricity, along with an additional 24’x36’ pin-frame barn offering even more storage and workspace. With a little vision and your own personal touches, there's plenty of opportunity to make this property your own. Whether you're looking for a country homestead, room for your hobbies, or simply some space to spread out, this property offers a great starting point! Selling as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2.25 acresLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Curtis Cunningham• Wagner Auctioneering and Real Estate
Nice little hobby farm with a cozy two bedroom home for a family starting out. Easy to heat and cool. Plenty of property to add on as your family grows. Has a brand new pump in the well house and new lines from the well to the house, just recently finished.
IRMLS #202145954
Feb 22, 2022
Sold
$76,900
$85/sq ft
Oct 31, 2021
Listed
$76,900
$85/sq ft
+21
Looking for a cute little hobby farm? This little 2 bedroom/1 bath house sits on 2.25 acres with a peg barn. Property has approximately 1-1.25 acre of fenced in pasture. The house has a new roof in 2015 along with an updated bathroom and back porch. Front door is new. Washer and dryer stay. Low Property Taxes. Property being sold AS-IS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$108 (+165.5%)
$15,300 + $42,600
$57,900
2024
$41 (+11.9%)
$17,700 + $38,200
$55,900
2023
$36 (+171.2%)
$17,700 + $36,500
$54,200
2022
$13 (−93.5%)
$17,700 + $36,900
$54,600
2021
$206 (+2.3%)
$15,800 + $31,900
$47,700
2020
$201 (+13.8%)
$15,800 + $30,500
$46,300
2019
$177 (−7.5%)
$15,800 + $29,800
$45,600
2018
$191 (+5.9%)
$15,800 + $29,800
$45,600
2017
$180 (+14.1%)
$15,400 + $28,100
$43,500
2016
$158 (−15.5%)
$15,400 + $27,200
$42,600
2015
$187 (−75.8%)
$15,400 + $26,300
$41,700
2013
$774
$15,400 + $25,400
$40,800
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.25 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
910
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
910
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jay County
APN
380514100010000025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Historical weather
Dunkirk, IN • 47336
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Dunkirk. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 796 N Highway 1
$150,220
$220 over list price of $150K
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