281 W Washington St, Orleans, IN 47452
OFF MARKET

281 W Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,690 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$140,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $854/mo*
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$140,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $854/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,690 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1847
Lot Size
0.29 acres
Living Area
1,690 sqft
Price/Sqft
$83

About this House

BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME 1 BLOCK FROM CONGRESS SQUARE. THOUGHT TO BE OLDEST HOME IN ORLEANS CIRCA 1847 ON A LARGE CORNER LOT WHERE FRONT PORCH CONCERTS ARE HELD AND DOGWOODS AND WILLOWS SWAY IN THE WINDS! THERE ARE SEVERAL RECENT UPDATES WHILE KEEPING THE CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY OF YESTERYEAR. ORLEANS HAS 4 STAR SCHOOLS, POPULAR FARMER'S MARKET, ANTIQUE STORES & CHARMING SMALL TOWN FEEL.
281 W Washington St, Orleans, IN 47452 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,690 sqft single-family home built in 1847. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,800, with a rent estimate of $1,270/month.

Home Details for 281 W Washington St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Office

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Wood, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1847
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 281 W Washington St

DatePriceEventSource
04/05/2013$96,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/21/2013$96,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Orleans

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,283
Assessment$142,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 281 W Washington St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
261 W Jefferson St, Orleans, IN
0.07
Single-Family Home
$40,000
08/06/25
3
2
2,136
380 W Vincennes St, Orleans, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$100,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,663
482 W Jefferson St, Orleans, IN
0.17
Single-Family Home
$60,000
11/21/25
3
1
864
355 S 3rd St, Orleans, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,323
302 S 6th St, Orleans, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$280,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,425
489 S Lincoln St, Orleans, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$255,000
08/05/25
4
2
1,660
366 N 2nd St, Orleans, IN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$195,000
04/02/26
3
1
1,083
153 E Harding St, Orleans, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$170,000
03/20/26
3
1.5
2,137
865 S 2nd St, Orleans, IN
0.47
Single-Family Home
$180,000
09/30/25
3
1
1,008
775 S Maple St, Orleans, IN
0.43
Single-Family Home
$230,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,698

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Orleans

At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's quiet

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say there's wildlife

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there are community events

  • 46 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 38 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 23 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Roger Mccracken
    "I have lived here most of my life. It’s home for me and the folks for the most part are friendly and helpful. "
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  • Tinacolbert11
    "I lived here for over 20 years great place to live And raise your family. Friendly clean and little to no crime "
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  • Tinacolbert11
    "Really a safe quiet place to live. Super low taxes because of casino in the county (40 minutes away) but benefits excellent school system. A+schools people move here just to have access to school. Tiny town, but neighbors are family. 45 minutes to Louisville or bloomington"
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  • Tinacolbert11
    "Extremely Norman Rockwell neighbors all help each other. You need your driveway plowed, they will pull in and do it for free! They are super kind, and keep an eye out. Total Norman Rockwell the school is a+ and a great lace to adventure with the eighth wonder if the world west Baden and French lick huge name golfers and so close to Louisville and horse racing. "
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  • Angie D.
    "Nice quiet neighborhood to live in. great school system. Most people are welcoming. The community is event involved! "
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  • Patricia N.
    "It's a small town but very nice! Close to Bloomington, Louisville, French Lick, Paoli ski lodge, and a very nice water park! :) Orange county also has their school books paid for. A very nice camp is just down the road for kids!!!"
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  • Darlene J.
    "Orleans, IN is a quaint little town that sports a very safe and friendly community. The schools are top notch as is the community spirit. You can feel free to get your exercise walking through the town and feel plenty safe doing so. It's a great place for any family but especially for couples and families with kids. "
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