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Vallonia 1.5-Story Cottage | Online Auction

BIDDING BEGINS

2:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12  2026

BIDDING ENDS

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Wednesday, September 2  2026

*Extended Bidding
ADDRESS

2196 S. Wells Street
Vallonia, IN 47281

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A non-refundable down payment, 10% of the Purchase Price (Final Bid + Buyer’s Premium), in the form of cash, check, or wired funds in USD are due within 24 hours following the auction, balance due in 40 days. Buyer to receive clear title. Taxes prorated to the day of closing. Selling as is without contingencies; all inspections welcomed prior to auction. If you choose to obtain financing, not subject to approval or appraisal. All closing costs are the buyer’s expense. Possession at closing. See full details in the Auction Bid Packet.

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Seller

Beverly Hattabaugh Life Estate

Selling at online auction a charming storybook-style three bedroom-two bath cottage dating to 1938, nestled on a one-half-acre lot in the small historic town of Vallonia, Indiana. This distinctive 1.5-story home with swooping gable offers 1,632 square feet of living space on two floors plus a full unfinished basement overlooking a mature-tree setting. Full of character and curb appeal, this is a home with timeless cottage appeal. Located 18 miles North off Salem off IN-135 and just South of Brownstown.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small Historic Town of Vallonia
  • 1.5 Story Vinyl-Sided Cottage Built 1938
  • Distinctive Design with Swooping Gable
  • 3 Bedrooms – 2 Full Baths – Fireplace
  • 1632 Square Feet on Two Floors
  • Full Unfinished Concrete Block Basement
  • Replacement Windows
  • Covered Wood Deck with Metal Roof
  • Landscaped 150’ x 150’ Lot
  • 15’ x 24’ Utility Shed
  • Brownstown Central Community Schools
  • 5 Miles South of Brownstown
  • 15 Miles Southwest of Seymour
  • 18 Miles North of Salem

HOME DETAILS

Inside, the cottage has a welcoming floor plan that blends character with practical updates. The main level features a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and an updated equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and raised-panel cabinetry extending to the ceiling. A desirable first-floor primary bedroom suite includes a private full bath, equipped laundry, three closets including a 4’ x 8’ walk-in, and double doors opening to the covered wood deck. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second floor, along with built-in bookshelves and additional living space that makes this distinctive cottage both charming and functional.

  • Round-Arched Front Entry Door with Covered Awning
  • 1,184 Square Feet on Main Level
  • 448 Square Feet on 2nd Floor
  • Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Updated Equipped Kitchen with Breakfast Bar
  • Raised Panel Cabinetry Extending to Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room
  • First-Floor Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Private Full Bath & Equipped Laundry
  • Three Closets Including 4’ x 8’ Walk-In
  • Double Door to Covered Wood Deck
  • Two Bedrooms and Full Bath on 2nd Floor
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • 896 Square Feet in Unfinished Basement
  • Front & Rear Wood Decks
  • Concrete Paver Patio

MECHANICAL FEATURES

  • High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace
  • Central Air
  • Electric Hot Water Heater

Jackson County REMC
Jackson County Water
Midwest Natural Gas
Septic

Jackson County – Driftwood Township (Annual) — $73.44

Homestead — $48,000
Supplemental — $35,440

FEMA records indicate that the property is not located in a flood zone.

Property is being sold per current deed.

Property is being sold without any protective covenants and restrictions.

Lots 2 and 3 in John E. Hunsucker’s Addition to the Town of Vallonia, IN, Jackson County, Indiana.

36-54-28-302-008.000-005

Brownstown Central Community School Corporation

Starve-Hollow Lake is a 145-acre body of water located inside the 280-acre Starve Hollow State Recreation Area near Vallonia, Indiana. Carved out of the 18,000-acre Jackson-Washington State Forest, it is a popular spot for camping, boating, and fishing in southern Indiana.

Fort Vallonia Days A massive annual festival held the third weekend of October (scheduled for October 17–18, 2026). It draws up to 30,000 visitors for craft booths, pioneer demonstrations, flea markets, and food.

Directions

From the Square in Downtown Salem, take IN‑135 North approximately 18 miles into Vallonia. Turn left onto South Main Street for 0.2 miles, then left on S. Wells Street with the auction on the right.

From I‑65, take the Scottsburg Exit 29, then west on IN‑56 to IN‑135. Turn right (North) on IN‑135 and continue approximately 18 miles into Vallonia. Turn left onto South Main Street for 0.2 miles, then left on South Wells Street with the auction on the right.

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