Three-Bedroom Country Home on 3.62 Acres with Pond – North Manchester, IN – $179,900

Property Overview

Set on 3.62 acres in the rural North Manchester area, this two-story single-family residence offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and 2,108 square feet of finished living space. Built in 1983, the home combines a country setting with practical features including a pond, covered porch, attached two-car garage, pole/post building, and shed. The property is being sold as-is, with showings beginning October 5, 2026.

The main level includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, and access to the home’s outdoor spaces. The living room measures approximately 26 by 11 feet, while the dining room measures approximately 12 by 11 feet and the kitchen approximately 10 by 11 feet. The upper level includes the bedrooms.

Interior Features

Exterior, Land & Water Features

The property encompasses 3.62 acres with a rural setting, a few trees, and a pond. The waterfront setting provides a notable outdoor feature, while the covered porch offers additional exterior space.

• 3.62-acre lot
• Pond and waterfront
• Covered porch
• Few trees
• No fencing
• Pole/post building
• Shed
• Asphalt road surface

Garage & Parking

An attached two-car garage provides enclosed parking and includes a garage door opener. Additional gravel parking is available on the property.

Construction & Property Details

• Single-family residence
• Built in 1983
• Vinyl siding
• Slab foundation
• Shingle roof
• Residential zoning, R1
• Parcel number: 431903200150.000009
• No homeowners association subdivision

Utilities

The property is equipped with a private well and septic tank. Heating is provided by propane forced air. The town of North Manchester also operates a municipal water utility, but the property’s verified water service is a well rather than municipal water.

Town of North Manchester Water Utility Information

Area Overview

North Manchester is a small Indiana community in the region surrounding this country property. U.S. Census Bureau estimates place the town’s population at 5,230 as of July 1, 2025, compared with 5,237 in 2024 and 5,277 at the 2020 Census.

The town provides local government services, schools, recreation, retail, healthcare resources, and community facilities while the surrounding area retains a rural character.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts  |  Town of North Manchester

Safety & Crime

North Manchester is served by the North Manchester Police Department, with county law-enforcement resources provided through the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office. Publicly accessible FBI-derived information confirms the North Manchester Police Department as a reporting law-enforcement agency, but a sufficiently complete and comparable current city-level offense series was not available in the accessible official material reviewed for this listing.

Crime statistics are geographic and time-specific and should not be interpreted as describing conditions at an individual property.

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy – 2024 Strength Report  |  Manchester University 2024 Security Report

Schools & Education

Nearby schools associated with the listing include South Whitley Elementary School and Whitko Jr/Sr High School. Whitko Community Schools operates South Whitley Elementary School in South Whitley and Whitko Jr/Sr High School in South Whitley. The district also operates Pierceton Elementary School and Whitko Career Academy.

School proximity does not by itself establish enrollment assignment, so prospective buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the school district.

Whitko Community Schools  |  South Whitley Elementary School  |  Whitko Jr/Sr High School

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources in and around North Manchester include Parkview Wabash Health Clinic in North Manchester. Parkview Wabash Hospital is located in Wabash and provides hospital services for the surrounding area. The Indiana Department of Health also lists licensed healthcare and long-term-care facilities in North Manchester.

Indiana Department of Health – Parkview Wabash Hospital  |  Indiana Department of Health – North Manchester Facilities

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Kosciusko County uses an index with 2000 equal to 100. The county-level series is separate from the property’s current asking price and is intended as historical market context rather than a forecast.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis / FHFA – Kosciusko County House Price Index

Transportation & Access

The property fronts State Road 14 and has an asphalt road surface, providing direct access to the regional road network. North Manchester is also served by State Road 13 and State Road 114, connecting the community with surrounding towns and rural areas.

Because this property is located in a rural setting, buyers should evaluate their preferred routes and actual travel times to work, schools, shopping, healthcare, and other destinations before purchase.

Town of North Manchester  |  Indiana Department of Transportation

Shopping & Everyday Services

North Manchester provides practical everyday shopping and service options. Neighborhood Fresh operates a grocery store on State Road 114, while Manchester Marketplace offers groceries, bulk foods, deli products, and local goods on State Road 13. CVS Pharmacy and Webb’s Family Pharmacy provide pharmacy services within North Manchester.

Neighborhood Fresh  |  Manchester Marketplace  |  CVS Pharmacy  |  Webb’s Family Pharmacy

Parks & Recreation

North Manchester’s recreational resources include Warvel Park, which provides playground equipment, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, grills, a basketball half-court, open-air pavilions, and a gazebo. The town has also developed plans for a community trail network connecting parks, schools, recreational facilities, and other community destinations.

The proposed trail network includes a river boardwalk concept connecting the river corridor with locations such as the Ruppel Sports Complex, wetlands, community pool, Warvel Park, Halderman Park, Frantz Park, the Covered Bridge, library, historic Thomas Marshall Home, and Manchester University.

Town of North Manchester – Warvel Park  |  Town of North Manchester – Community Trail Network

Utilities & Connectivity

The property-specific utility configuration includes a private well and septic tank. North Manchester also maintains a municipal water utility for areas served by the town system, but municipal water service should not be assumed for this property.

Broadband availability varies by exact address and provider. Area-level connectivity information identifies cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite options in North Manchester, but service availability and speeds should be confirmed at the property address before purchase.

North Manchester Water Utility Information  |  FCC National Broadband Map

Development & Planning

North Manchester continues to see local economic and community development activity. In June 2026, Grow Wabash County announced the opening of a newly constructed North Manchester facility for Innomed Design, a manufacturer of surgical instruments. The project was presented as an expansion of the company’s operations in the community and was scheduled for a July 2026 ribbon-cutting.

This is a completed business investment announcement rather than a prediction about future property values or development outcomes.

Grow Wabash County – Innomed Design North Manchester Facility  |  Town of North Manchester – Public Documents

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