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5440 E Cr 450 N

Albany, IN 47302
  • $850,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 46 Days
  • MLS #: 202542771
$850,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • 8.7
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 32,094
    SQFT
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Type:
Commercial
Built:
1990
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Area:

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Listing provided by Lucius Conner of Viking Realty: Cell: 765-730-5496.

Description

Inspiration Has an Address: The Famed Garfield, Creative Campus You can feel the history the moment you arrive. This is 5440 E CR 450 N, the secluded campus and former world headquarters of Paws, Inc., built by Jim Davis as the creative home for Garfield. This property was designed for one purpose: to inspire. For decades, this was a think tank for imagination, a private retreat where artists, writers, and animators collaborated on one of pop culture's most enduring icons. The entire campus was their canvas. From the main studio, built to enhance creative flow, to the serene, wooded grounds that offered a quiet escape, this is a place where ideas were given room to grow. This is where the daily magic of Garfield happened"from the first sketch to the final strip seen by millions. Now, this incredibly unique property is ready for its next chapter. It's a perfect environment for anyone seeking a space that is more than just walls. It's a place to create, to dream, and to build a new legacy. Own the campus that inspired a global icon. What will you create here?

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5440 E Cr 450 N Albany, IN 47302

  • Price: $850,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 46 Days
  • MLS #: 202542771
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
8.7
Acres
32,094
SQFT
$26
$/SQFT
1990
Built
Neighborhood:
None
County:
Delaware
Area:
Delaware
Property Description
Inspiration Has an Address: The Famed Garfield, Creative Campus You can feel the history the moment you arrive. This is 5440 E CR 450 N, the secluded campus and former world headquarters of Paws, Inc., built by Jim Davis as the creative home for Garfield. This property was designed for one purpose: to inspire. For decades, this was a think tank for imagination, a private retreat where artists, writers, and animators collaborated on one of pop culture's most enduring icons. The entire campus was their canvas. From the main studio, built to enhance creative flow, to the serene, wooded grounds that offered a quiet escape, this is a place where ideas were given room to grow. This is where the daily magic of Garfield happened"from the first sketch to the final strip seen by millions. Now, this incredibly unique property is ready for its next chapter. It's a perfect environment for anyone seeking a space that is more than just walls. It's a place to create, to dream, and to build a new legacy. Own the campus that inspired a global icon. What will you create here?
Exterior Features

Construction Type1 Concretesteelwood Docks 1 Driveway Concrete Exterior CedarWoodMasonry Fence None Fire Doors YN No Location Rural Lot Dimensions 758 x 500 Parking LotPaved Parking Spaces 34 Parking Type Concrete Parking YN Yes Road Access County Road Surface Asphalt Roof Material AsphaltRubber Sea Wall Type None Security Light YN Yes Signs YN No Water Features None Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Basement Foundation DaylightFinishedFull Basement Basement YN Yes Bldg1 Above Grd Sq Ft 20000 Bldg1 Below Grd Sq Ft 10000 Bldg1 Fin Office Sq Ft 15000 Bldg2 Above Grd Sq Ft 3694 Bldg2 Below Grd Sq Ft 1100 Bldg2 Fin Office Sq Ft 2000 Bldg3 Above Grd Sq Ft 8400 Bldg3 Below Grd Sq Ft 0 Bldg3 Fin Office Sq Ft 500 Ceiling Height 8-30 FT Column Spacing unknown Cooling Geothermal Flooring CarpetCeramic TileConcreteBrick Heating Fuel Geothermal Interior Height 8-30 FT Interior Walls ConcreteMetalWood Internal Rooms KitchenOfficeStorageWorkroom Special Features Loading Dock 1BasementLocker/Change RoomOffice SpacePublic RestroomsReception Area Total Restrooms 8

Property Features

Annual Taxes 3915.05 Auction YN No Buildings 3 Burglar Alarm YN Yes Currently Leased YN No Documents Available Aerial PhotoFloor Plan Enterprise Zone No Equipment YN Yes Fire Protection CityTownship For Sale Or Rent For Sale Ingress Egress Concrete Inside City Limits No Lease Term Remaining None Lighted Intersection YN No New Construction No Owner Real Estate License YN No Planned Unit Dev YN No Platted YN Yes Present Use Vacant Property Sub Type Mixed Use Property Use Investment Property Reo YN No Sale Includes BuildingFurnitureLand Security Gate YN No Sewer Private Smoke Fire Alarm YN Yes Sprinkler System YN No Tax Abatement No Township Delaware Water Heater YN Yes Water Softener YN Yes Water Utility Private Year Taxes Payable 2025

Listing provided by Lucius Conner of Viking Realty: Cell: 765-730-5496.

© 2025 Indiana Regional MLS All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from IRMLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Barnes Real Estate Services | North Eastern Group Realty.


© 2025 Indiana Regional MLS All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from IRMLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Barnes Real Estate Services | North Eastern Group Realty. Data last updated: 2025-12-07T00:27:51.427.

 
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