NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2605 E Beech Ave Columbia City, IN 46725

Estimated Value: $390,000 - $445,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,422 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 2, 2025

Last sale price $398,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,368 / mo

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Lake Property
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Access To Lake
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2025

Significant Price Reduction! Immediate possession available with this remodeled vinyl sided 4 bedroom 2 bath lake area home with attached 2 car garage and a 32x40 building. Front entry deck leads to the decent sized foyer (with large coat closet) and then flows to the main level featuring: vaulted spacious living room with floor to ceiling gas log stone fireplace, formal dining room with chamfered ceiling, vaulted ceiling center island kitchen (with solid surface counter tops, tile backsplash, appliance package) is open to a vaulted family room with glass slider leading to the 17x27 rear deck overlooking the Thorncreek Township park with pond. The main level also has 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, front sunroom, and a large laundry/mechanical room (with Whirlpool clothes washer & dryer, new utility sink, new water softener and new water heater). Upper level offers a large landing/home office area (with catwalk overlooking the vaulted main level living room), and a master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and spacious bathroom with vaulted ceiling, skylight, whirlpool tub and separate shower. The attached 23x30 garage is finished and has an electrical sub panel breaker box. Amenities include: fresh interior paint, new floor coverings, new light fixtures/ceiling fans, Anderson windows, high efficiency GFA furnace, central AC, 200 amp breaker box, NIPSCO gas, AEP electric, 4 inch well, regional sewer district. The pole building was constructed by Borkholder Buildings in 1996 and has a 10x10 finished front office area, two overhead doors (front and side), concrete floor with floor drains and a 200 amp breaker box (on a separate electric meter from the house). Ample off-street parking in front of the house and the pole building. Property comes with a pier placed on the north side of Shriner Lake just a few hundred feet from the public access boat ramp. The pier is on DNR state owned land (and not an easement). Shriner Lake is 120 acres and allows skiing from 1 pm to 4 pm. There is also a nearby public access boat ramp on Round Lake which gives water access to Little Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake. A spacious turnkey home in the heart of the popular Tri-Lakes area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Blackwell

Blackwell Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 574-453-8143 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Candice Everage

Weichert Realtors - Hoosier Heartland

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 20,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136x150
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $6 per month

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Docks
  • Dock Rights
  • Lake Property
  • Covered Deck

Schools

  • Northern Heights Elementary School
  • Indian Springs Middle School
  • Columbia City High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High-Efficiency Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well

Community Details

  • Highland Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 92-03-12-408-004.901-011
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,693

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: W 36 FT LOT 6 & LOTS 7 & 8 HIGHLAND PARK
  • Parcel Number ID: 92-03-12-408-004.901-011
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Attic Pull Down Stairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceilings-Vaulted, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Disposal, Dryer Hook Up Gas/Elec, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Jet Tub, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Hk Up Gas/Elec, Utility Sink, Stand Up Shower, Tub and Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Laundry, Sump Pump, Washer Hook-Up
  • Improvmnts In Last5 Yrs: Yes
  • Location: Lake, Rural Subdivision
  • Road Access: County
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • County Zoning: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2422
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2422
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2422
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Gas Log, One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 18x13, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x11, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14x8, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15x11, On Level: Main
  • Extra Room: Sunroom, Dimensions: 9x7, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 16x14, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x9, On Level: Main
  • Other Room1: Foyer, Dimensions: 10x6, On Level: Main
  • Loft: Dimensions: 13x9, On Level: Upper
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1646
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: Pole/Post Building, Dimensions: 40x32, 1280
  • Water Features: Boat Docking Rights, Pier/Dock, Pier/Dock Available, Walk to Lake Access
  • Water Name: Shriner Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 30x23
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Regional
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Electric Company: AEP/I&M
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Hvac: Ceiling Fan, High Efficiency Furnace
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx8, On Level: 13
  • Well Size: 4 Inches
  • Well Type: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Other Fee Description: Solid waste & ditch
  • Other Fees Dollar: 75

Schools

  • Elementary School: Northern Heights

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 136x150
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 20400
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.47

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: HVAC, Windows
  • Energy Efficient Windows/Doors: Insulated Doors, Insulated Glass Windows

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2693.34
  • Exemptions: Homestead

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Easement/Other

MLS Schools

  • High School: Columbia City
  • Middle School: Indian Springs
  • School District: Whitley CO Cons Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Oct 2, 2025
Sold by
Dream Modern Homes Llc
Bought by
Higi Joshua G and Higi Laurie A
Seller's Agent
David Blackwell
Blackwell Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Candice Everage
Weichert Realtors - Hoosier Heartland
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-10.56%
Views
102
Current Estimated Value
$406,443

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,443
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Outstanding Balance
$306,609
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$110,271

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Whitley County
Bought by
Dream Modern Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Fox Diana K
Bought by
Fox Eric R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,239
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Higi Joshua G -- None Listed On Document
Dream Modern Homes Llc $229,321 First American Title
Dream Modern Homes Llc $229,321 First American Title
Fox Eric R -- New Title Company Name
Fox Eric -- New Title Company Name
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Higi Joshua G $308,000
Previous Owner Fox Eric $364,239
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $398,000 -2.2% $164 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $407,000 -1.9% $168 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $415,000 -2.1% $171 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Price Changed $424,000 -3.0% $175 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $437,000 -1.8% $180 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $445,000 -- $184 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

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
2025 $1,897 $377,300 $66,400 $310,900
2024 $1,897 $348,400 $66,400 $282,000
2023 $2,848 $314,400 $63,200 $251,200
2022 $2,621 $308,000 $61,200 $246,800
2021 $2,284 $256,100 $61,200 $194,900
2020 $2,111 $240,100 $61,200 $178,900
2019 $1,869 $217,000 $61,200 $155,800
2018 $1,879 $212,100 $61,200 $150,900
2017 $1,897 $211,200 $61,200 $150,000
2016 $1,779 $213,400 $61,200 $152,200
2014 $1,680 $217,600 $61,200 $156,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202511437

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 92-03-12-408-004.901-011

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