6597 S State Road 257, Velpen, IN, 47590
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer-Electric,Freezer,Electric Range
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom1
- Level: Main
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
Features
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,424
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 631219400025.000003
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Front,River
- Waterbody name: Patoka River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(251)
Lot
- Lot size: 4.15 Acres
- Features: Few Trees,Rolling Slope,Wooded,Rural
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Gravel
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,667 | $20,004 |
| Home Insurance * | $160 | $1,920 |
| Property Taxes | $516 | $6,192 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $2,527 | $30,324 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
WildfireHailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Listed for sale | $344,700 |
| 2024-04-29 | Sold | $325,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | Pending sale | $324,900 |
| 2023-11-29 | Price change | $324,900 |
| 2023-09-25 | Price change | $349,900 |
| 2023-08-19 | Listed for sale | $374,900 |
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