$875,000
SOLD APR 2, 2026

5242 E Wenz Dr Monticello, IN 47960

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,470 Sq Ft
25,265 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 2, 2026

$252 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Lake Property
  • Pier or Dock
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2026

Discover lakefront living at its finest in this custom-built home on a level lot along Lake Shafer. Built in 2003, this stunning property offers nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and numerous updates. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the living room, featuring cathedral ceilings and expansive lakeside windows. The open-concept main kitchen boasts a tile backsplash, an island, and seamless flow into the living area. A fully finished walkout basement includes a second kitchen, leading to a covered patio equipped with automatic hurricane shutters. Outdoors, relax on the maintenance-free lakeside decks or take advantage of two permanent boat lifts for easy waterfront access. Recent updates include new hardwood floors, bathrooms, carpet, all lakeside windows, and staircase windows. Major system upgrades include a new HVAC system (2018), a whole-house generator, steel seawall (2018), concrete parking pad at the house and concrete driveway added to the garage, and a roof replacement (2022) with new fascia, soffits, and 6-inch gutters. A privacy fence adds to the home’s appeal. Bonus: A separate lot across the street includes a two-car garage, perfect for additional storage. Located in a highly desirable area, this one-of-a-kind lakefront retreat/home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bart Hickman

REAL ESTATE NETWORK L.L.C Brokerage Phone: 574-870-4269 Listed on: 02/22/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Bart Hickman

REAL ESTATE NETWORK L.L.C Brokerage Phone: 574-870-4269 Listed on: 02/22/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,096

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 25,265 Sq Ft Lot
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Sun Deck
  • Waterski or Wakeboard
  • Seawall
  • Lake Property
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Meadowlawn Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Twin Lakes High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Pier or Dock

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 91-73-09-000-005.600-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,096

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Style: Two Story
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Legal Description: OUT SE SW 09-27-03 .27 & WENZ SUB TRACT A .21 |
  • Parcel Number ID: 91-73-09-000-005.600-011
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Attic Storage, Breakfast Bar, Cable Ready, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceilings-Vaulted, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Deck on Waterfront, Disposal, Eat-In Kitchen, Foyer Entry, Kitchen Island, Landscaped, Open Floor Plan, Patio Covered, Split Br Floor Plan, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Level Bedroom Suite
  • Location: Lake
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 4040
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3470
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2365
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1105
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 570
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Tile
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 24x19, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x14, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x14, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x17, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x17, On Level: Upper
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1675
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1675

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Lake Type: Ski Lake
  • Sea Wall Type: Steel
  • Water Features: Pier/Dock
  • Water Frontage: 50
  • Water Name: Lake Shafer

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 26x22
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Regional
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Water Type: Lake
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: Meadowlawn

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Slope, Waterfront, Waterfront-Level Bank
  • Lot Dimensions: 250 x 50 & IRRG
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 25265
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.58

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 6096.44

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Lakefront

MLS Schools

  • High School: Twin Lakes
  • Middle School: Roosevelt
  • School District: Twin Lakes School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2017
Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Schefdore Donna 1999 Trust
Bought by
Hoover Galen E
Seller's Agent
Bart Hickman
REAL ESTATE NETWORK L.L.C
Buyer's Agent
Bart Hickman
REAL ESTATE NETWORK L.L.C
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-7.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$345,037
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$554,313
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $521,250 White Cnty Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/02/2026 04/02/26 Sold $875,000 -5.4% $252 / Sq Ft
02/22/2026 02/22/26 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2026 02/22/26 For Sale $925,000 +72.9% $267 / Sq Ft
11/03/2017 11/03/17 Sold $535,000 -7.6% $154 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2017 06/18/17 For Sale $579,000 -- $167 / 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 $5,999 $669,000 $137,300 $531,700
2024 $5,399 $606,400 $137,300 $469,100
2023 $5,399 $531,400 $137,300 $394,100
2022 $4,749 $460,400 $137,300 $323,100
2021 $4,289 $407,400 $137,300 $270,100
2020 $3,716 $348,900 $104,600 $244,300
2019 $3,320 $325,800 $104,600 $221,200
2018 $3,203 $319,900 $104,600 $215,300
2017 $2,958 $316,600 $104,600 $212,000
2016 $2,872 $316,700 $104,600 $212,100
2014 $2,863 $309,700 $91,100 $218,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202605599

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 91-73-09-000-005.600-011

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