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ABOUT THIS HOME

Take a look at this once in a lifetime property now up for sale. This stunning historic "O'Hair House" is now on the market after undergoing a complete renovation after a fire did great damage on it in Aug. 2019. It has now been restored to its full beauty and potential with all necessary updates for today's use. This SPRAWLING estate boasts almost 3500 sq feet in the main house, 6.56 acres to roam, a fully finished pole barn with bathroom and all utilities, AND a separate fully updated 1 bd 1 ba carriage house or in-law cottage. This property was originally constructed in 1879 and has it's stately historic character and mill-work preserved. The grand staircase in the foyer speaks for itself with one piece of charred wood intentionally left at the top to tell the story of the home, beautiful hardwood floors throughout and original doors inside and SOARING ceilings PLUS large bedrooms and windows for lots of natural light, exposed brick in various locations, wood-burning stove, WRAP AROUND PORCH with swing, enclosed mud room with back staircase off laundry, one bedroom on the main floor and 3 upstairs plus a loft space or potential for 5th bedroom. Enjoy the mature landscaping, large shade trees and "secret" garden behind the home. The possibilities here are great, this could be a wonderful "mini" farm or even a fantastic wedding venue! Perhaps just the perfect place for your own private retreat less than an hours drive from Indy to make use of all the amenities there, don't miss your chance to become part of the history of this estate.

Listed by Jacqueline Huser- Trout· First Focus Realty LLC· MLS# 22031807
SoldSold in 95 days

$645,000

$675,000

4Beds
2Baths
3,428Sq Ft

Take a look at this once in a lifetime property now up for sale. This stunning historic "O'Hair House" is now on the market after undergoing a complete renovation after a fire did great damage on it in Aug. 2019. It has now been restored to its full beauty and potential with all necessary updates f...

Listed by Jacqueline Huser- Trout· First Focus Realty LLC· MLS# MBR22031807

3,428

Sq Ft

1879

Year Built

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

Key things to know

  • Sold 11% below list in 95 days
  • 2 fireplaces
  • Basement
  • 6.56-acre lot

Sold

$600,000

-$75,000 below list (-11.1%)

Closed
Sep 29, 2025
Listed at
$675,000
Sold
7 months ago
Sold in
95 days

Price history

  1. Sold$600,000

    Sep 29, 2025

  2. Price reduced$675,000 → $645,000

    Jun 17, 2025

  3. Listedat $675,000

    Apr 10, 2025

Comparative value

5 comps in this range

This home is 74% above median for similar nearby sales.

$240K$475KMedian $345K
$600K

FEATURES & AMENITIES

Interior

Entrance FoyerHardwood FloorsIn-Law ArrangementWoodWorkStain/Painted

Exterior

Barn PoleStorageCarriage/Guest HouseRain Barrel/Cistern(s)Storage Shed

Climate

Heat: PropaneCool: Central Air

THE FACTS

Pricing trajectory, room-by-room layout, schools, and what's nearby.

Price history

  • $675,000Listed· Apr 10, 2025

  • $645,000Reduced

    $30,000 (4.4% off original)

95 days on market

Layout

Main
116 rooms1,816 sq ft
Upper
315 rooms1,612 sq ft

Schools

North Putnam Community Schools

  • Elementary

    Bainbridge Elementary School

  • Middle

    North Putnam Middle School

  • High

    North Putnam Sr High School

Neighborhood

  • Zionsville Community HS37.0 mi
  • Downtown Indianapolis37.9 mi
  • Carmel Central Park41.3 mi
  • Monon Trail (Carmel)43.2 mi
  • Clay Terrace43.3 mi
  • Carmel High School43.5 mi

PROPERTY DETAILS

Living Area

3,428 sq ft

Year Built

1879

Stories

Two

Subdivision

No Subdivision

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

2 full

Garage

2 spaces

School District

North Putnam Community Schools

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