John Downey is a Top 3 agent in Montgomery County, Indiana, a Certified Appraiser (since 2006), and the 2020 Montgomery County Realtor of the Year. With F.C. Tucker Company, he has closed 262 transactions totaling over $57 million in career sales volume — placing him in the top 5% of all Indiana agents. His 2026 list-to-sale ratio stands at 99.4%, meaning his sellers consistently get nearly full asking price. John has spent his entire career in Crawfordsville and the surrounding West Central Indiana counties. Reach him at (765) 230-6335 or jdowney.fct@gmail.com.
John brings something almost no other agent can: 18+ years as a Certified Appraiser applied to every transaction. While most agents estimate value based on comparable sales and instinct, John applies professional appraisal methodology — the same approach he has used for nearly two decades in Montgomery County. This means his sellers price right the first time (99.4% list-to-sale ratio), and his buyers never overpay. He was nominated for Indiana State Realtor of the Year in both 2020 and 2024, and is a recipient of the F.C. Tucker President’s Club award.
Montgomery County’s market has stabilized after several years of intense competition. Inventory has improved, giving buyers more options, while well-priced homes in the $175,000–$265,000 range continue to move in 2–3 weeks. The county’s affordability — significantly below the Indiana state median — continues to attract both local buyers and those relocating from larger markets. John publishes regular market updates on his blog with data sourced from F.C. Tucker’s Central Indiana MLS reports.
Yes — this is one of John’s core specialties. Agricultural land in Montgomery, Fountain, Parke, and surrounding counties operates on different market logic than residential real estate, and pricing it correctly requires understanding soil quality, drainage, access, and current farmland values. John’s background as a Certified Appraiser gives him a significant edge in valuing agricultural and acreage properties. If you’re buying or selling farmland or acreage in West Central Indiana, contact John before you do anything else.
John Downey is a proud participant in the Military on the Move® program. If you are a Veteran, Active Duty, Retired, or a Wounded Warrior, you are eligible to receive a 20% rebate of John’s commission at closing — real money back in your pocket as a thank-you for your service. John believes strongly in honoring the men and women who defend our communities, and this program is his way of making that concrete.
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