VALLONIA 1.5-STORY COTTAGE | ONLINE AUCTION

BIDDING BEGINS: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 @ 2PM 

BIDDING ENDS: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 @ 2PM

2196 S. WELLS STREET, VALLONIA, IN 47281

Selling at online auction a charming storybook-style three bedroom-two bath cottage dating to 1938, nestled on a one-half-acre lot in the small historic town of Vallonia, Indiana. This distinctive 1.5-story home with swooping gable offers 1,632 square feet of living space on two floors plus a full unfinished basement overlooking a mature-tree setting. Full of character and curb appeal, this is a home with timeless cottage appeal. Located 18 miles North off Salem off IN-135 and just South of Brownstown. 

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Small Historic Town of Vallonia

1.5 Story Vinyl-Sided Cottage Built 1938 

Distinctive Design with Swooping Gable

3 Bedrooms - 2 Full Baths - Fireplace

1632 Square Feet on Two Floors 

Full Unfinished Concrete Block Basement 

Replacement Windows

Covered Wood Deck with Metal Roof

Landscaped 150’ x 150’ Lot

15’ x 24’ Utility Shed 

Brownstown Central Community Schools

5 Miles South of Brownstown 

15 Miles Southwest of Seymour

18 Miles North of Salem 

HOME DETAILS 

Inside, the cottage has a welcoming floor plan that blends character with practical updates. The main level features a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and an updated equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and raised-panel cabinetry extending to the ceiling. A desirable first-floor primary bedroom suite includes a private full bath, equipped laundry, three closets including a 4’ x 8’ walk-in, and double doors opening to the covered wood deck. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second floor, along with built-in bookshelves and additional living space that makes this distinctive cottage both charming and functional.

Round-Arched Front Entry Door with Covered Awning  

1,184 Square Feet on Main Level 

448 Square Feet on 2nd Floor 

Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace 

Updated Equipped Kitchen with Breakfast Bar

Raised Panel Cabinetry Extending  to Ceiling

Formal Dining Room 

First-Floor Primary Bedroom Suite

Private Full Bath & Equipped Laundry 

Three Closets Including 4’ x 8’ Walk-In 

Double Door to Covered Wood Deck

Two Bedrooms and Full Bath on 2nd Floor

Built-In Bookshelves 

896 Square Feet in Unfinished Basement 

Front & Rear Wood Decks

Concrete Paver Patio

MECHANICAL FEATURES 

High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace 

Central Air 

Electric Hot Water Heater 

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UTILITIES 

Jackson County REMC

Jackson County Water

Midwest Natural Gas

Septic

REAL ESTATE TAXES (2025/2026)

Jackson County - Driftwood Township (Annual) — $73.44  

DEDUCTIONS (2025/2026)

Homestead — $48,000

Supplemental — $35,440

FLOOD ZONE 

FEMA records indicate that the property is not located in a flood zone.

SURVEY

Property is being sold per current deed.

PROTECTIVE COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

Property is being sold without any protective covenants and restrictions. 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Lots 2 and 3 in John E. Hunsucker’s Addition to the Town of Vallonia, IN, Jackson County, Indiana.   

PARCEL

36-54-28-302-008.000-005

SCHOOL CORPORATION

Brownstown Central Community School Corporation

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Starve-Hollow Lake is a 145-acre body of water located inside the 280-acre Starve Hollow State Recreation Area near Vallonia, Indiana. Carved out of the 18,000-acre Jackson-Washington State Forest, it is a popular spot for camping, boating, and fishing in southern Indiana. 

Fort Vallonia Days A massive annual festival held the third weekend of October (scheduled for October 17–18, 2026). It draws up to 30,000 visitors for craft booths, pioneer demonstrations, flea markets, and food.

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BUYERS PREMIUM

10% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer bid price to determine the final purchase price.

REAL ESTATE TERMS

A non-refundable down payment, 10% of the Purchase Price (Final Bid + Buyer’s Premium), in the form of cash, check, or wired funds in USD are due within 24 hours following the auction, balance due in 40 days. Buyer to receive clear title. Taxes prorated to the day of closing. Selling as is without contingencies; all inspections welcomed prior to auction. If you choose to obtain financing, not subject to approval or appraisal. All closing costs are the buyer’s expense. Possession at closing. See full details in the Auction Bid Packet.

RESERVE

Sells Subject to Seller Confirmation

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, August 19, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, September 2, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PROPERTY LOCATION

2196 S. Wells Street, Vallonia, IN 47281

SELLER

Beverly Hattabaugh Life Estate 

DIRECTIONS 

From the Square in Downtown Salem, take IN‑135 North approximately 18 miles into Vallonia. Turn left onto South Main Street for 0.2 miles, then left on S. Wells Street with the auction on the right. 

From I‑65, take the Scottsburg Exit 29, then west on IN‑56 to IN‑135. Turn right (North) on IN‑135 and continue approximately 18 miles into Vallonia. Turn left onto South Main Street for 0.2 miles, then left on South Wells Street with the auction on the right.