Evansville, Indiana started life in 1812 as “McGary’s Landing,” a 441-acre purchase by founder Hugh McGary Jr. along a broad meander of the Ohio River. Two years later, McGary renamed the settlement Evansville to honor Colonel Robert Morgan Evans, hoping the tribute would attract more settlers — and it worked, growing the town into what’s still known today as the “River City” or “Crescent Valley.” The city has weathered its share of history since, most dramatically the catastrophic Ohio River flood of 1937, which put 500 city blocks underwater. On 6.65 acres just outside that same river city, a genuine 1928 brick home at 11000 Old State Rd is now listed at $429,900.
Nearly a Century of Timeless Character
The listing leans directly into the home’s age, describing historic charm, classic brick construction, multiple gables, and timeless architectural detail throughout. At 5,227 square feet, this is a genuinely large historic home, with five bedrooms and two full bathrooms spread across two levels — one bedroom conveniently located on the main floor. A formal dining room spans 266 square feet, and a sprawling 490-square-foot living room, running a full 35 feet long, anchors the main level alongside the kitchen. A wood-burning fireplace adds period-appropriate warmth, and the home includes two large storage rooms — genuinely useful space that’s often missing from homes this old.
Central air conditioning and natural gas heating bring modern comfort to a home built nearly a century ago, and an attached two-car carport rounds out the practical updates.
Nearly Seven Rolling Acres
The 6.65-acre lot features a rolling slope, giving the property genuine topographical character rather than a flat, uniform yard. This kind of acreage, this close to Evansville proper, is increasingly rare as the metro area continues to grow.
The Practical Details
The home connects to city water, with sewage handled through a septic tank — a practical mix for a property with this much land just outside city limits. A partial basement adds storage or future finishing potential. Annual property taxes run $10,760, reflecting the home’s substantial size and $542,800 tax-assessed value, and a virtual tour is available online.
The Numbers
| Price | $429,900 |
| Location | 11000 Old State Rd, Evansville, IN 47711 |
| Home Size | 5,227 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 5 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 6.65 acres, rolling |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Water / Sewer | City water / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Natural gas / central air |
| Fireplace | Wood-burning |
| Extras | Two large storage rooms, multiple gables |
| Parking | Attached 2-car carport |
| Annual Taxes | $10,760 |
Why Evansville
Evansville is Indiana’s third-largest city, anchored by its bend in the Ohio River and a downtown that blends historic architecture with modern riverfront development, including Indiana’s first land-based casino. The Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, the nation’s third-oldest zoo, sits within the city, alongside the Angel Mounds State Historic Site preserving nearly 1,000 years of Mississippian culture history. For a buyer looking for a genuinely large historic brick home with real acreage, close enough to a growing river city for convenience but far enough for privacy, Evansville offers a rare combination of scale and character.
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