$335,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

1897 Lakeshore Dr Walkerton, IN 46574

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 140 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2025

LOCATION...140 FT of frontage on peaceful lower Fish Lake is where this year round 3BR, 1 & 1/2 bath ranch home is situated. Furnishings are negotiable except the bunk beds, Full bath is brand new, new kitchen sink, freshly painted through out, fresh landscaping to include fruit trees. The pier and floating Tiki bar pontoon will remain. This home offers AMAZING UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS, there is also a sunroom to sit and enjoy your favorite beverage in regardless of the weather, not to mention the 2 car attached garage and great storage shed for all of your lake toys. Large yard with firepit, and room for activities! The Fish Lake community has a grocery store, library, community building offering many events, and a GREAT bar b que restaurant/grill. The lake covers 154 sq acres and is full of tasty fish like crappie, blue gill, bass, catfish. Don't miss out on a chance to own your piece of peace and quiet!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Daniel-King

McColly Real Estate Listed on: 06/21/2025

Co-Listed By

Betty Daniel-Lanie

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Curry

Cressy & Everett - South Bend

Cressy & Everett - South Bend

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,673

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140x140
  • 140 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Lake, Pond or Stream

Schools

  • Indian Trail Elementary School
  • La Porte Middle School
  • La Porte High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Sandy Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 46-12-20-426-009.000-055

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,673

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51
  • Style: One Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: Sandy Beach lots 500, 501, 502,503, & 504 N1/2 Vac Elm St Adj
  • Parcel Number ID: 46-12-20-426-009.000-055
  • Platted: Yes
  • Sp Lp Percent: 101.52
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2024
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1128
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 296.99
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15x10, On Level: Main
  • Extra Room: Sunroom, Dimensions: 24x7, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Lake Type: Non Ski Lake
  • Water Frontage: 140
  • Water Name: Fish Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x24
  • Garage Sq Ft: 480
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Water Type: Lake
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • School District: Laporte Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Indian Trail
  • Middle School: La Porte
  • High School: La Porte
  • Elementary School: Indian Trail

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Waterfront
  • Lot Dimensions: 140X140
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 19580
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.4495

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1673

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Lakefront

MLS Schools

  • High School: La Porte
  • Middle School: La Porte
  • School District: Laporte Community School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Hilficker Douglas Allen and Hilficker Cynthia Louise
Bought by
Gutierrez Savannah and Gutierrez Andrew
Seller's Agent
Lisa Daniel-King
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matt Curry
Cressy & Everett - South Bend
List Price
$329,999
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,001
1.52%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-70.96%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Outstanding Balance
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,816

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2024
Closed on
Jun 28, 2024
Sold by
Hindsley Brad Robert
Bought by
Hilficker Douglas Allen and Hilficker Cynthia Louise
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Bauer
MTM Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Bauer
MTM Realty Group
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$267,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,400
-10.8%
Views
117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2022
Sold by
Hindsley Darlene D
Bought by
Hindsley Brad Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $267,500 Meridian Title
Personal Reps Deed -- Howes & Howes Llp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $185,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $335,000 +1.5% $297 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $329,999 +23.4% $293 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Sold $267,500 -10.8% $237 / Sq Ft
04/22/2024 04/22/24 For Sale $299,900 -- $266 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,673 $164,100 $73,500 $90,600
2023 $1,375 $161,700 $73,500 $88,200
2022 $1,338 $165,700 $73,500 $92,200
2021 $1,227 $157,800 $73,500 $84,300
2020 $1,187 $157,800 $73,500 $84,300
2019 $1,448 $153,900 $73,500 $80,400
2018 $1,405 $154,400 $73,500 $80,900
2017 $1,295 $148,000 $73,500 $74,500
2016 $1,277 $150,900 $73,500 $77,400
2014 $860 $135,700 $67,900 $67,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202523927

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 46-12-20-426-009.000-055