Three-Bedroom Ranch Home on 3.69 Acres – North Vernon, IN – $264,000

Property Overview

Set on approximately 3.69 acres in North Vernon, this one-level 1999 ranch offers three main-level bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bathroom, 2,016 square feet of interior space, and a covered front porch. The home combines practical one-level living with a partial unfinished basement, geothermal heating and cooling, a wood-burning circulator stove, newer kitchen appliances, and accessible 36-inch-wide hallways and doors.

The main level includes an eat-in kitchen, living room, laundry room, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The laundry room provides convenient access to the back patio, while the unfinished lower level offers additional space for storage, projects, or future finishing according to the buyer’s plans.

Outside, the acreage provides room for outdoor activities, hobbies, gardening, or simply enjoying additional land around the home. The covered front porch adds a sheltered outdoor sitting area, while the metal roof and geothermal system are notable major features of the property.

Interior Features

The main level is arranged around three bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, a spacious living room, two bathrooms, and a dedicated laundry room. All three bedrooms are located on the main level. The primary bedroom measures approximately 12 by 11 feet, while Bedrooms 2 and 3 each measure approximately 11 by 12 feet.

The approximately 20-by-12-foot kitchen includes an eat-in dining area and newer kitchen appliances. The appliance package includes a dishwasher, electric oven, and refrigerator. The living room measures approximately 20 by 15 feet, providing a substantial central gathering space.

The 7-by-5-foot laundry room is located on the main level and provides convenient access to the rear patio. The floor plan also includes ADA-compliant features, including 36-inch-wide hallways and accessible doors.

Basement & Lower-Level Space

A partial poured, unfinished basement provides additional space below the main level. The lower level is unfinished, allowing the space to remain useful for storage, workshop needs, hobbies, or future improvements.

Heating, Cooling & Appliances

The home is equipped with geothermal heating and cooling, supplemented by a wood-burning circulator stove. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, electric oven, and refrigerator.

Exterior & Land

The property encompasses approximately 3.69 acres and is not located within a subdivision. The one-level ranch exterior features vinyl siding, a covered front porch, and a patio. The acreage provides additional outdoor space around the residence for recreation, hobbies, gardening, or enjoying the surrounding property.

The metal roof was installed in 2025. The property does not include a garage or horse amenities.

Utilities & Property Details

The home has public water service and a septic system. The property is served by a concrete perimeter foundation with crawl-space and partial-foundation components. There is no homeowners association.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

North Vernon is a city in Jennings County in southeastern Indiana. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 2024 population estimate of 6,565, compared with a 2020 Census population of 6,608. The city had approximately 2.30 persons per household during 2020–2024, and the owner-occupied housing rate was 58.9 percent during that period.

The property is located on North State Highway 3, placing it within the North Vernon community and Jennings County. State Road 3 provides a north-south regional route through North Vernon and connects with U.S. 50 in the city.

Safety & Crime

Available city-level 2024 crime data reports 15 violent crimes and 73 property crimes in North Vernon. The reported violent-crime rate was 2.29 per 1,000 residents, while the property-crime rate was 11.14 per 1,000. The reported categories included four rape offenses, eleven aggravated assaults, nine burglaries, sixty larceny/theft offenses, and four motor-vehicle thefts. These figures describe city-level reported crime and should not be interpreted as statistics for the specific property.

Schools & Education

North Vernon is served by Jennings County School Corporation. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses in the community and surrounding Jennings County. Nearby schools identified for the property include Sand Creek Elementary School, Jennings County Middle School, and Jennings County High School. School attendance boundaries should be confirmed directly with the school corporation before making enrollment decisions.

Jennings County School Corporation reports that it serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and maintains eight campuses plus an educational center.

Healthcare & Hospitals

North Vernon has a licensed hospital within the community. The Indiana Department of Health lists Ascension St. Vincent Jennings at 301 Henry Street in North Vernon as a critical access hospital with 17 staffed inpatient beds in its September 2026 facility directory.

Additional pharmacy and medical-equipment services are available within North Vernon, including pharmacy services at the local Jay C and Walmart locations.

Housing Market History

Historical housing data for the North Vernon, Indiana CBSA is available through the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis using Realtor.com Housing Inventory Core Metrics. The table below uses the median listing price metric from the same series. The data is a market-level measure rather than a valuation of this property.

The December 2024 median listing price was approximately 13.65 percent higher than December 2023 in this series. Realtor.com revised its methodology beginning with its newer housing-trend data, so historical comparisons should be interpreted within the methodology described by the source. The figures are descriptive historical market information and are not predictions of future property values.

Transportation & Access

State Road 3 is a principal north-south route through North Vernon and intersects U.S. 50 in the city. U.S. 50 provides an east-west regional connection through Jennings County. Indiana transportation planning documents have also examined improvements to the U.S. 50 corridor around North Vernon, including bypass alternatives intended to improve traffic operations and access to growth areas.

Because transportation projects can change over time, current construction schedules, closures, and project status should be confirmed through the Indiana Department of Transportation before relying on a particular route or project timeline.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping and services are available within North Vernon. Jay C Food Stores operates a grocery store with pharmacy and fuel services at 2325 N State Highway 3. The North Vernon Walmart Supercenter at 2410 N State Highway 3 provides grocery, pharmacy, home-improvement, household, and other general merchandise services.

These locations provide practical access to groceries, prescriptions, fuel, household goods, and other routine shopping needs within the North Vernon community.

Parks & Recreation

North Vernon and Jennings County provide access to parks and outdoor recreation. Muscatatuck Park, located in North Vernon, includes approximately 10 miles of trails, camping facilities, shelters, historical features, and access to the Muscatatuck River. The park’s history dates to its opening in 1921 as Indiana’s fourth state park before it was returned to Jennings County for recreational use in 1968.

The City of North Vernon Parks and Recreation program also operates community facilities and programs, including athletic fields, pool facilities, shelters, and youth and adult activities.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is identified with public water service and septic sewage. Area-level utility information should not be treated as confirmation that a particular provider serves the property.

North Vernon has multiple broadband options. Current broadband availability data identifies fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite providers within the city. Availability and maximum advertised speeds can vary by exact address, so service should be confirmed directly with the provider for 7775 N State Highway 3 before purchase or installation.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 89.1 percent of North Vernon households had a broadband internet subscription during 2020–2024.

Development & Planning

North Vernon has documented economic-development activity along the State Road 3 corridor. Duke Energy identified the North Vernon Industrial Commerce Park in Jennings County for its 2023 Site Readiness Program. The site was described as more than 49 acres along State Road 3 with public water, natural gas, and city sewer available.

That site-readiness designation dates to 2023 and does not establish a current construction schedule or guarantee future development. Current municipal and county planning information should be reviewed before making decisions based on potential development in the area.

Property Summary