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For sale

$327,900

8 acres

17000 Block Tonkel RdLeo, IN 46765

Land and lots · MLS 12018951 · Listed 22 days ago (Oct 8, 2026)

17 mi straight line to Chain O'Lakes State Park (Indiana) ski trails (public cross-country trails) · Ski access details

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About this land

8+/- Acres in Northern Allen County - Development & Farm Income Opportunity - Zoned A1 (Agricultural) Discover the potential of this exceptional 8+/- acre parcel located in a highly desirable area between the tourist town of Auburn and Fort Wayne. Surrounded by newer homes, this property offers an excellent opportunity for residential development, investment, or building your own private estate. City sewer is available on Hollopeter Rd, providing a valuable infrastructure advantage for future development. A private well will be required. An open ditch runs through the property and provides a natural feature across the land. The property also offers the potential for farm income, providing an opportunity to generate agricultural income while considering future development or land-use options. With its generous acreage, desirable surroundings, newer homes, available city sewer, potential farm income, and convenient location between Auburn and Fort Wayne, this property presents a unique opportunity in an area where larger parcels are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Subject to applicable zoning, development regulations, easements, and approvals. HIGHLIGHTS: 1. DIVISIBLE LAND 2. SCHOOL DISTRICT = EAST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS 3. ANNUAL TAXES (INCLUDING DITCH ASSESSMENT) = $194.88 4. 7.07+/- CROPLAND ACRES PER USDA FORM FSA-156EZ 5. CITY SEWER IS AVAILABLE ON HOLLOPETER Rd 6. PRIVATE WELL WILL BE REQUIRED 7. FARMING RIGHTS CONVEY ON 1/1/27.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Ski access and nearby skiing

Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.

Nearby ski areas with straight-line distance
Ski areaTypeStraight-line distanceMeasured to
Chain O'Lakes State Park (Indiana) ski trailsIN · homes near itPublic cross-country trails17 miChain O' Lakes Nature CenterVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead
Pokagon State Park cross-country ski trailsIN · homes near itPublic cross-country trails32 miNature Center, Pokagon State ParkVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead

Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:14 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.

Ski access claims

The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.

Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Steven Coil of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc..

How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim

Facts

List price
$327,900
Status
For sale
Property type
Land and lots
Lot size
8 acres
County
Allen County
MLS number
12018951

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

Location

Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Leo.

Price and status history

  • Oct 29, 2026: Started qualifying as near skiing on Where2Ski

Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.

Estimate a monthly payment

$65,580
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Estimated monthly payment

$2,027 per month

Principal and interest$1,658
Property tax$273
Homeowners insurance$96
Loan amount$262,320
Total interest over the term$334,575

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Questions to ask before you buy

Good questions for any home near the slopes.

  1. How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
  2. Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
  3. Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
  4. Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
  5. What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
  6. For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.

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Guides and next steps

Listing courtesy of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc.. Listing agent: Steven Coil. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing updated Oct 9, 2026, 5:36 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.