Experience the best of Southern Indiana living on this remarkable 60±-acre property near Rome, offering a beautiful country home, exceptional recreation, and unmatched privacy. Bordering more than 200 acres of Hoosier National Forest and just one mile from Rome Park and public Ohio River access, this property is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Whether a full-time residence, hunting retreat, family getaway, or recreational investment, it offers comfort, natural beauty, and year-round adventure. The well-maintained home overlooks a beautifully stocked pond and features a spacious wraparound porch and screened-in porch with peaceful water and timber views. Inside are two bedrooms, a welcoming living area filled with natural light, and large windows bringing the outdoors in. The finished basement includes a spacious primary bedroom with direct access to a screened-in patio. The stocked pond features a fountain, dock, and nearby fire pit, creating a beautiful setting for fishing, relaxing, and entertaining. Approximately 57 acres of hardwood timber provide exceptional wildlife habitat and recreational value, attracting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's diverse habitat offers excellent hunting and year-round wildlife viewing. Direct adjacency to more than 200 acres of Hoosier National Forest provides immediate access to additional public hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Rome Park and the Ohio River are just one mile away for boating, kayaking, fishing, and river recreation, while thousands of additional acres of public land, hiking and horseback riding trails, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and camping are within a short drive. The expansive lawn, mature landscaping, open green space, playground, and outdoor living areas provide ample space for entertaining, family gatherings, gardening, or future improvements. Properties combining a quality home, private acreage, stocked water, mature timber, exceptional wildlife habitat, and direct Hoosier National Forest access are exceptionally rare. Add the nearby Ohio River and extensive public recreation, and this becomes far more than a home—it is a complete outdoor lifestyle property offering hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, wildlife watching, and lasting memories. If you're seeking privacy without isolation and recreation without compromise, this extraordinary Southern Indiana retreat deserves your attention.
Active
Price cut: $15K (8/17)
$434,900
6606 Bear Creek Rd, Rome, IN 47574
2beds
2,880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
60 Acres Lot
$400,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementTwo bedroomsSpacious wraparound porchOpen green spaceBeautiful country homeMature landscapingWell-maintained home
- 44 days
- 627
- 78
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zach Holt Cell:812-887-2954,
Whitetail Properties Real Estate,
Kris Christianson,
Whitetail Properties Real Estate
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202632871
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Electric, Conventional
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Main Level Bedroom Suite
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,880
- Total interior livable area: 2,880 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
- Finished area below ground: 960
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 60 Acres
- Features: Many Trees, Irregular Lot, 15+, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: 621605200007.000005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Rome
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $3,200
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
Estimated market value
$400,800
$377,000 - $421,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $434,900-3.3% |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900-4.1%$156/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listing removed | $469,000$163/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,000$163/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $469,000$163/sqft |
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| 2/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,000$163/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Listing removed | $469,000$163/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $469,000-4.1%$163/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,000$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 47574
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Perry Central
- Middle: Perry Central
- High: Perry Central
- District: Perry Central Community Schools
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







