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4499 SASSAFRAS RD

FREEDOM, IN 47431
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,552 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
10 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$838 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$165,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$135,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
19
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyOWEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Above-Ground Pool

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Owen Valley Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.6 mi
H
Owen Valley Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi
E
Spencer Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 8.7 mi

District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 47431These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,465
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,933
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

4499 Sassafras Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Owen County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Freedom 47431

How it measures up in Freedom 47431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freedom 47431.

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size10 ac
SmallerTypical 7.7 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 4499 Sassafras Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreedom 47431Owen County
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²59% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10 ac62% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than19207% of homes7% of homes

About 4499 Sassafras Rd

When did 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN last sell?

4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN?

4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 10.00-acre lot.

When was 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN built?

4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN?

4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN is assigned to Owen Valley Middle School (middle), rated B+; Owen Valley Community High School (high), rated C-; Spencer Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Spencer-Owen Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN compare to other homes in Freedom 47431?

Among the 670 homes in Freedom 47431, it is bigger than 59% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (10 ac against a typical 7.7 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1920 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4499 Sassafras Rd, Freedom, IN was $838. The county assessed it at $165,600.

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