$250,000
PENDING

5548 N Willow Ave Columbia City, IN 46725

Estimated payment $1,473/month

Total Views 335
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$240 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 10 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Property
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Boat Dock
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Move-In Ready with Stunning Lake Views! Step into the lake life at beautiful Shriner Lake, a spring-fed, all-sports lake perfect for boating, fishing, and year-round enjoyment. This fully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is completely move-in ready, featuring brand-new LVP flooring, fresh carpet, an updated kitchen, a fully renovated bathroom, and a charming custom wood accent wall. The newer roof (2018) offers peace of mind, while the large, shaded covered porch delivers unbeatable lake views—your pier is right across the street and included! The spacious L-shaped attached garage provides exceptional storage and parking, and the unfinished basement offers even more potential. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a full-time residence, this home is ready for you to start making memories today.

Listing Agent

James Barnfield

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 260-445-6235 Listed on: 08/15/2025

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • 10 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Level Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Water Views
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Waterski or Wakeboard
  • Lake Property
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • SEER Rated 13+ Air Conditioning Units
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 92-03-12-408-041.000-011

Community Details

Overview

  • Highland Park Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Pier or Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,325

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 97
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Number of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: LOT 41 HIGHLAND PARK
  • Parcel Number ID: 92-03-12-408-041.000-011
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Dryer Hook Up Electric, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Sump Pump, Washer Hook-Up
  • Location: Lake
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1904
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 864
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 240.38
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 23x9, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10x11, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 864

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Lake Type: Ski Lake
  • Water Features: Pier/Dock
  • Water Frontage: 10
  • Water Name: Shriner Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 22x29
  • Garage Sq Ft: 638
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Hvac: Ceiling Fan, HVAC (13 Seer)
  • Water Type: Lake
  • Well Type: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Amenities: Dock

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level, Water View
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X100
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 5000
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Number: 41

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1324.96
  • Total Assessed Value: 290200

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Lakefront

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,325 $290,200 $40,900 $249,300
2023 $2,131 $272,800 $39,400 $233,400
2022 $2,014 $257,400 $38,800 $218,600
2021 $1,758 $212,000 $38,800 $173,200
2020 $1,631 $201,500 $36,900 $164,600
2019 $1,343 $192,100 $36,900 $155,200
2018 $1,255 $180,100 $36,900 $143,200
2017 $1,241 $172,500 $36,900 $135,600
2016 $1,135 $171,000 $36,900 $134,100
2014 $461 $164,500 $36,900 $127,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2025 08/16/25 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $250,000 +66.7% $240 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Sold $150,000 -3.2% $144 / Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $154,900 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $150,000 North American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202532423

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 92-03-12-408-041.000-011