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5819 S Wild Chestnut St, Paoli, IN, 47454

1beds
1baths
375sqft
$139,000
$371price/sqft
$1,150/moest. monthly cost
$46,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Completely remodeled and move-in ready, this charming cottage is the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts, weekend adventurers, or those seeking a peaceful retreat. Featuring 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, ductless HVAC, public water, and private septic, this property offers comfortable and low-maintenance living. Situated on five lots totaling approximately 0.69 acres, there is plenty of room to relax and enjoy the outdoors. An added bonus is the camper hookup complete with water, septic, and electric, making it easy to accommodate guests or additional recreational vehicles. Located just a short drive from Patoka Lake and downtown French Lick, this property is ideally positioned for boating, fishing, golfing, dining, and entertainment. With hundreds of acres of government land nearby, hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation opportunities are right at your doorstep. Whether you're looking for a vacation getaway, hunting camp, fishing retreat, or potential short-term rental investment, this property offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy all that Southern Indiana has to offer.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

6/10
Throop Elementary SchoolGrades PK-66.5 mi
5/10
Paoli Jr & Sr High SchoolGrades 7-126.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1993

Materials

  • Construction materials: Metal Siding,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin/Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Electric Oven,Electric Range

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 375

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 375
  • Total interior livable area: 375 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 591132305028.000004

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.69 Acres
  • Features: Few Trees,Sloped,0-2.9999
  • Lot size dimensions: 300 x 100

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

  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $702$8,424
Home Insurance *$110$1,320
Property Taxes $154$1,848
Electricity $184$2,212
Total$1,150$13,800
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$39,428/yr
40% on housing$34,500/yr
45% on housing$30,666/yr

Indiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 810Commercial: 30
Total Premiums$1.77M
Total Exposure$1.82M

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.1%
6.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$371This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 47454$105
Orange County$118

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 47454
Orange County$124

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

DateEventPrice
2026-06-12Listed for sale$139,000
2013-11-15Listing removed$24,000
2013-05-15Listed for sale$24,000
2009-07-03Sold$25,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentRANDY A CHAPLIN
BrokerageBrooks Galloway Real Estate

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