Nestled on 4.15 acres of lush, wooded landscape, this beautifully maintained cabin offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. Featuring a spacious loft, two full bathrooms, and an inviting open living area with expansive windows, the home is designed to bring the outdoors in while filling the space with natural light and scenic views. Step outside to enjoy your own private retreat complete with direct access to the Patoka River. Two walking paths wind through the property, leading you to the river’s edge where you can relax, explore, or enjoy peaceful waterfront moments. An outdoor leisure area with chairs and a fire pit creates the ideal setting for entertaining guests or unwinding beneath the stars. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this serene cabin property captures the beauty and tranquility of Southern Indiana living.
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Price cut: $5K (7/31)
$329,700
6597 S State Road 257, Velpen, IN 47590
2beds
1,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
4.15 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious loftLush wooded landscapeScenic viewsTwo walking pathsPrivate retreatExpansive windowsNatural light
- 117 days
- 509
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
William Walsh andy.welshs4f@gmail.com,
SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION,
Hannah Welsh,
SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202617141
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 20 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Freezer, Electric Range
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,424
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front, River
- Body of water: Patoka River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(251)
Lot
- Size: 4.15 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: 631219400025.000003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City, Pike-Gibson Water Inc
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Velpen
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $90,700
- Annual tax amount: $619
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $329,700-1.5% |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $334,700-2.9% |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $344,700+6.1% |
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| 4/29/2024 | Sold | $325,000+0% |
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| 3/25/2024 | Pending sale | $324,900 |
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| 11/29/2023 | Price change | $324,900-7.1% |
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| 9/25/2023 | Price change | $349,900-6.7% |
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| 8/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $374,900 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612 -63.1% | $90,700 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $1,659 +62.1% | $86,900 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $1,023 +0.4% | $81,400 +53.3% |
| 2022 | $1,020 +71.5% | $53,100 +9% |
| 2021 | $595 +2.9% | $48,700 +74.6% |
| 2020 | $578 +3.3% | $27,900 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $559 -58.4% | $27,400 -59.9% |
| 2018 | $1,344 -0.4% | $68,400 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,349 | $66,400 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $1,349 +1.8% | $67,300 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $1,326 +9.8% | $64,800 +2.4% |
| 2013 | $1,207 +2.7% | $63,300 +2.9% |
| 2012 | $1,176 +5.4% | $61,500 +2.7% |
| 2011 | $1,116 -6.7% | $59,900 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $1,197 +7.7% | $59,700 +7.6% |
| 2009 | $1,111 +1.1% | $55,500 +4.7% |
| 2007 | $1,099 -2.7% | $53,000 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,129 | $51,700 +5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $48,900 |
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Neighborhood: 47590
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Petersburg
- Middle: Pike Central
- High: Pike Central
- District: Pike County School Corp.
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



