Escape to 2.82 acres of woods and wildlife along Rattlesnake Rd just outside Spencer, IN.
A gentle Rattlesnake Creek runs across the front, creating a peaceful entry and natural buffer from the road. The lower, flat area bordering the creek is in a FEMA zone, making it a haven for deer and turkey and ideal for seasonal recreation. Hike a little farther in and you reach a naturally elevated plateau — high, dry, and tailor-made for a rustic cabin or future home.
Whether you love spring morel hunting, autumn turkey hunts, or year-round camping, this property delivers.
It’s a short drive to Spencer for supplies, but feels a world away.
Key Highlights
- Rattlesnake Creek meanders along the entire road frontage — natural water & year-round beauty
- Close to state forests, fishing lakes, and outdoor recreation areas
- Prime mushroom foraging in May – known local hot spot
- Excellent Deer & Turkey hunti...
- Excellent Deer & Turkey hunting — abundant wildlife trails and sign
- Ideal for recreational use, weekend camping, and hunting
- Flat lower area lies in FEMA flood zone (great wildlife corridor)
- Elevated interior knoll out of floodplain — perfect cabin or home site with privacy
~110.19 ft of county-maintained road frontage
- Owen County road maintenance to frontage; add your driveway or bridge/culvert for full interior access
- Well and septic recommended for residential construction
- low property taxes of $120.96 annually
The 2.82-acre parcel is classified in Owen County records as residential vacant land, so it is generally zoned for single-family residential construction (cabins, homes, etc.).
• Floodplain/FEMA area: The lower, flatter portion of the property lies within a FEMA floodplain. That section is not ideal for a conventional foundation, but there is an elevated section of the lot that sits outside the flood zone and is better suited for a build site. (refer to the picture showing the FEMA area)
The property has legal road frontage on Rattlesnake Rd, giving you full legal access.
At present there isn’t a built driveway across the small creek that runs along the road, so most visitors reach the parcel from Surber Rd, cutting across the neighboring land. Or when the creek is low and dry park on the rattlesnake road and walk across. (refer to pictures)
Solution; A simple culvert with gravel is the low-cost, common way to add a driveway, and local contractors in Owen County do these regularly with a standard permit.
Location
Rattlesnake Rd, Spencer, IN 47460
GPS Coordinates; 39.3797,-86.816
Price & Terms
$25,000 - pay in full
or
$5,000 down & $440.61 monthly - 60 months - 8%
$2,500 down & $513.14 monthly - 60 months - 10%
$2,500 down & $408.61 monthly - 84 months - 10%
* no prepayment penalty
* no balloon
* no credit check
* monthly payment includes property taxes and loan servicing
Buyer to verify all information including exact acreage, zoning, utilities, and FEMA flood-plain limits.
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Research Parcel InformationOne parcel east of intersection of Surber Rd and Rattlesnake Rd (CR 600 N)