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Last sold for $360,000 on Apr 28, 2025

8956 HOUSTON RD

FREETOWN, IN 47235
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,632 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.
81.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,000 · Apr 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,119 (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.$644,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$426,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$622,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$644,500

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.54
65
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBROWN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.81.58
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Van Buren Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.9 mi
H
Brown County High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.5 mi
M
Brown County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.5 mi

District: Brown County County School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 47235These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.949
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,997
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,622
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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.58%

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How this home compares

8956 Houston 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Brown County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Brown County

How it measures up in Freetown 47235

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freetown 47235.

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size81.58 ac
SmallerTypical 3.37 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 8956 Houston Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreetown 47235Brown County
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²64% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than81.58 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than193011% of homes4% of homes

About 8956 Houston Rd

When did 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN last sell?

8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN last sold on Apr 28, 2025 for $360,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN?

8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 81.58-acre lot.

When was 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN built?

8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN?

8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN is assigned to Van Buren Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Brown County High School (high); Brown County Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Brown County County School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN compare to other homes in Freetown 47235?

Among the 857 homes in Freetown 47235, it is bigger than 64% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (81.58 ac against a typical 3.37 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1930 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 Houston Rd, Freetown, IN was $4,119. The county assessed it at $644,500.

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