228 E Elder St
Portland, IN 47371
2 Beds
1 Bath
868 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
868 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1939
Living Area
868 sqft
Price/Sqft
$125
Parking
Garage
About this House
If you're looking for a nice solid 2BR home for under $100K in a great Portland location ... look no further! Located just down the road from the former General Shanks, you are also conveniently located close to a church and convenience store. Also featuring a nice 2 car garage, this would make a wonderful starter home or downsizing home!
228 E Elder St, Portland, IN 47371 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 868 sqft single-family home built in 1939. It last sold for the $92,000 asking price on Aug 8, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $108,300, with a rent estimate of $985/month.
Home Details for 228 E Elder St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl Space,Block,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 868 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Cable ConnectedAppliances: Range/Oven Hook Up ElecLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main Level,Washer Hookup |
Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s),Window Unit(s),Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Gas: Ohio Valley Gas Corp |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt Shingle Dimensional ShinglesFencing: NoneOther Structures: Shed |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Asphalt |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 868 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1939 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 380728202045.000034 |
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Price List Price: $92,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Jul 25 2024 |
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Direction & Address City: PortlandCommunity: None |
School Information Elementary School: East JayElementary School District: Jay SchoolsJr High / Middle School: Jay CountyJr High / Middle School District: Jay SchoolsHigh School: Jay CountyHigh School District: Jay Schools |
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Building Area Building Area: 868 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 6534 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan |
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Mls Number: 202419858Attribution Contact: Cell: 260-729-7040Above Grade Unfinished Area: 868 |
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Mark Leavell, (260) 729-7040
Jack Houck Real Estate
Bought with: Realtor NonMember MEIAR, NonMember MEIAR
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202419858
Price History for 228 E Elder St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/08/2024 | $92,000 | Sold | IRMLS #202419858 |
| 07/26/2024 | $92,000 | Pending | IRMLS #202419858 |
| 07/17/2024 | $92,000 | PriceChange | IRMLS #202419858 |
| 06/25/2024 | $94,500 | PriceChange | IRMLS #202419858 |
| 06/02/2024 | $99,500 | Listed For Sale | IRMLS #202419858 |
| 07/27/2020 | $60,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/24/2020 | $60,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 06/24/2020 | $60,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/01/2020 | $60,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/09/2020 | $69,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 12/02/2019 | $73,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Portland
Last updated June 2026
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $331 |
| Assessment | $74,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 228 E Elder St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $50,000 | 07/08/26 | 2 | 1 | 856 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $81,000 | 04/14/26 | 2 | 1 | 800 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $135,000 | 01/27/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,120 | |
0.77 | Single-Family Home | $109,000 | 09/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 841 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $135,000 | 12/03/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,664 | |
0.75 | Single-Family Home | $65,000 | 09/05/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,032 | |
0.79 | Single-Family Home | $112,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1 | 792 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $145,000 | 03/20/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,740 | |
0.98 | Single-Family Home | $90,000 | 12/11/25 | 3 | 1 | 928 | |
0.76 | Single-Family Home | $56,000 | 03/12/26 | 1 | 1 | 720 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 228 E Elder St.
- General Shanks Elementary School
- 3-6
- Public
- 529 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Jay County High School
- 7-12
- Public
- 1207 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageA very abusive school I don't recommend going hereStudent Review2y ago 
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What Locals Say about Portland
At least 16 Trulia users voted on each feature.
89 % Say yards are well-kept
82 % Say it's dog friendly
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
80 % Say kids play outside
79 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say car is needed
77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
75 % Say there are sidewalks
72 % Say people would walk alone at night
59 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say streets are well-lit
43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
41 % Say there's wildlife
39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
14 % Say there are community events
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SOLDMAY 15, 2026F.C.Tucker Muncie, REALTORS®, Sold
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