640 Ferry Street

Lafayette, IN 47901

$329,000
Price
5
Beds
4,641 Sq. Ft.
$71 / Sq. Ft.
4,641
Sq. Ft.
$71
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity knocks! Own a stately historic home registered by Wabash Valley Trust located in beautiful downtown Lafayette! Frequent all the local favorites - including specialty dining, plentiful festivals year-round, unique shopping, farmer’s markets and more - with just a short walk. Convenient to Purdue University! Property features several cherished original elements - like hearty woodwork, hardwood floors, and sensational built-ins - blended with modern touches. Nice deck offering privacy. Oversized...Opportunity knocks! Own a stately historic home registered by Wabash Valley Trust located in beautiful downtown Lafayette! Frequent all the local favorites - including specialty dining, plentiful festivals year-round, unique shopping, farmer’s markets and more - with just a short walk. Convenient to Purdue University! Property features several cherished original elements - like hearty woodwork, hardwood floors, and sensational built-ins - blended with modern touches. Nice deck offering privacy. Oversized foyer showcases impressive wooden staircase. With five beds, four baths, multi-purpose king-sized rooms throughout and soaring ceilings, this charismatic home boasts over 4600sf. Sturdy attic can be easily finished for even more practical space – almost another 1000sf of character and pure charm to customize awaits! Versatile unfinished basement. Intricate exterior embellished with regal ivy and wrought iron fence. Substantial front porch calls magnificent front doors to the center of attention! Delight in beautifully detailed glassworks too. Possible investment property or just revel in this as a one-of-a-kind single-family home! Restoring the absolute grandeur of this home will result in satisfaction and joy. Includes all appliances present. Schedule an appointment today and imagine how this staggering property can be the place YOU call home.
  1. Listed by Michelle Rainey • Keller Williams Lafayette

Property Details for 640 Ferry Street

Style
Two Story
Architectural Style
Historic
Subdivision
None
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/04/2025 03:32 PM

Property Details for 640 Ferry Street

StatusPending
MLS #202431506
Days on Market115
Taxes$3,927 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Site-Built Home
Year Built1894
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyTippecanoe County

Building Information for 640 Ferry Street

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Property Information for 640 Ferry Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Tippecanoe County
  • City: Lafayette
  • Zip Code: 47901
  • State: IN
  • Township: Fairfield
  • Geo Latitude: 40
  • Geo Longitude: -87
  • Fips Code: 18157
  • Directions To Property: S. 9th St. to Ferry St. turn left, through stop sign, house on right hand side
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb, Historic District
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $3,927
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2023
  • Parcel Number Id: 79-07-20-477-012.000-004
School Information
  • School District: Lafayette
  • Elementary: Thomas Miller
  • Middle School: Sunnyside/Tecumseh
  • High School: Jefferson
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x126
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 1098.0
  • Total Square Feet: 6699.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 6534.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 4641.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 1098.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 4641.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 960.0
  • Lot Description: Historic Designation
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Age: 131
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: City
  • Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Attic Storage, Attic-Walk-up, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Deck Open, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Foyer Entry, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Porch Covered, Formal Dining Room
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Basement Material: Block, Stone, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Full Basement, Unfinished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Three +
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Heating/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • HVAC: Ceiling Fan
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 2
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 14
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 4
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 4
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 15.0
  • Laundry Level: Upper
  • Laundry Room Width: 10.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 17.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 14.0
  • Den Length: 14.0
  • Den Level: Upper
  • Den Width: 18.0

Property History for 640 Ferry Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 640 Ferry Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,000Additions$379,700Total$392,700
Tax Record2023$3,927 ($327 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,694 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,694 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyTIPPECANOEAPN79-07-20-477-012.000-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 640 Ferry Street

This home is within Lafayette School Corporation.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thomas Miller Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Lafayette Sunnyside Middle School
Public5 to 6

Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Jefferson High School
Public9 to 12

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