$349,900
$79K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $2,442/month

Total Views 221,636
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$117 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

This fully renovated five-bedroom beach cottage is located in the historic and charming Miller Beach area - just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and five minutes from the new Miller South Shore Train Station and a bike path between West Beach and The Paul H. Douglas National Park Educational Center. The cottage, with 1500 square feet on each level gives you 3000 square feet of living space. It is only a short block from the white sandy beaches of Lake Michigan and is surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park. It features an expansive front porch, the front door opens from the deck into a living room/dining room area with a grand fireplace, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and all stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen. The back porch and fenced backyard offer additional opportunities for outdoor living. The bathrooms have been remodeled with Euro-style tiling, and the lower level serves as a perfect media room and has two additional bedrooms, one bathroom, a study, storage, and laundry.

Listing Agent

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r) License #RB14003990 Listed on: 05/23/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,940

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,229 Sq Ft Lot

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Norcotts Add/Indiana City Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450532206003000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,940

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard
  • Reso View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA203
  • Subdivision Name: Norcotts Add/Indiana City
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Insulated Windows
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Finished
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1500
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.143
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6229
  • Parcel #: 450532206003000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6940.26

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Range of Values:

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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 $20,526 $274,300 $96,400 $177,900
2023 $3,548 $232,800 $97,000 $135,800
2022 $3,548 $138,500 $10,000 $128,500
2021 $3,254 $127,000 $10,000 $117,000
2020 $3,425 $129,800 $10,000 $119,800
2019 $3,062 $127,100 $10,000 $117,100
2018 $3,169 $118,200 $24,100 $94,100
2017 $3,246 $119,600 $24,100 $95,500
2016 $3,308 $124,200 $24,100 $100,100
2014 $3,005 $125,100 $21,200 $103,900
2013 $2,765 $119,800 $21,200 $98,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Price Changed $349,900 -10.2% $117 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $389,500 -2.5% $130 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $399,500 -6.9% $133 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $429,000 +186.2% $143 / Sq Ft
05/07/2012 05/07/12 Sold $149,900 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
04/07/2012 04/07/12 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $149,900 -- $56 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Deed $34,200 --
Special Warranty Deed -- Statewide Title Company Inc
Sheriffs Deed $188,935 None Available
Warranty Deed -- Law Title Insurance Co Inc
Corporate Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Corporate Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Special Warranty Deed -- Statewide Title Company Inc
Sheriffs Deed $106,540 Statewide Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $136,750 New Conventional
Closed $127,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $142,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $70,918 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r)

(219) 491-2747

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Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 821326

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-32-206-003.000-004