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305 S Bluff St, Monticello, IN, 47960

5beds
4baths
3,288sqft
$550,000
$167price/sqft
$3,791/moest. monthly cost
$151,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Blending timeless character with thoughtful updates, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Victorian offers over 3,200 square feet of refined living space. Original woodwork and hardwood flooring showcase classic craftsmanship, while select upgrades provide modern comfort. Spacious living and dining areas create a natural flow for everyday living and gatherings. Step outside to a wraparound porch overlooking the grounds and more than 100 feet of water frontage, complete with a covered boat lift for easy access to the water. A detached two-car garage adds convenience and storage. This distinctive property delivers architectural charm, generous space, and a true waterfront setting.

Getting Around

53
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
37
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
5/10
Roosevelt Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1897

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Victorian
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Gas Oven
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Block

Bedroom1

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 252

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 196

Features

  • Ceiling-9+,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Crown Molding,Kitchen Island,Natural Woodwork,Formal Dining Room,Great Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Storage,Walk-up
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 3,288

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Natural Gas,Baseboard,Forced Air,Hot Water
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,548
  • Total interior livable area: 3,288 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 196

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 352

Office

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 90

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 917333000138.900021

Features

  • Levels: Multi-Story (3+)
  • Patio & porch: Deck Covered
  • Exterior features: Boat Lift-Covered
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Waterfront,Lake,Waterfront-Medium Bank,Pier/Dock,Lake Front,Ski Lake
  • Waterbody name: Tippecanoe River
  • Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(125),Water Frontage(125)

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.70 Acres
  • Features: Few Trees,0-2.9999,City/Town/Suburb,Lake
  • Lot size dimensions: 87x313

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
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 $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance *$296$3,552
Property Taxes $413$4,956
Electricity $301$3,616
Total$3,791$45,492
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$129,977/yr
40% on housing$113,730/yr
45% on housing$101,093/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: 7.6%
7.6%
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

$167This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 47960$142
White County$138

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 47960
White County$196

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-13Price change$550,000
2026-04-09Listed for sale$600,000
2023-10-06Sold$449,800
2023-09-26Pending sale$449,800
2023-08-31Price change$449,800
2023-08-16Price change$449,900
2023-08-09Price change$469,900
2023-07-26Price change$499,900
2023-07-07Price change$519,900
2023-06-09Listed for sale$529,900
2022-08-23Sold$225,000
2017-01-09Sold$225,000
2016-10-12Price change$259,000
2016-06-13Listed for sale$269,000
2016-01-18Listing removed$269,000
2015-09-25Listed for sale$269,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJames C Tonnsen, Trueblood Real Estate
BrokerageTrueblood Real Estate

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