$399,900

8978 E Backwater Rd North Webster, IN 46555

Estimated payment $2,290/month

Total Views 2,430
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,144 Sq Ft
$187 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 15 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Property
  • Stone Countertops
  • Docks
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

Welcome to Webster Lake! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home on the sought-after 744-acre all-sports lake offers the perfect blend of lake living and investment potential, with a history as a successful Airbnb. Completely renovated inside and out, this move-in-ready home features modern farmhouse charm with beamed ceilings, shiplap accents, spacious living areas, and stunning lake views. The custom kitchen offers quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar, large dining space, and additional pantry and prep space perfect for entertaining family and guests. The functional floor plan includes a fun bunk room for extra sleeping space and comfortable accommodations for guests. Relax on the spacious back deck, fish from your shoreline, or enjoy all Webster Lake has to offer including boating, skiing, and exceptional fishing. The heated and cooled detached 2-car garage is currently being used as a game room and additional sleeping space, adding even more versatility for entertaining or hosting guests. Major updates include newer windows, roof, furnace, A/C, new water heater, private well with new well pump, and community sewer. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, weekend retreat, or income-producing property, this lakefront gem is ready to enjoy!

Listing Agent

Sebina Husidic

Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc Listed on: 05/28/2026

Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x70
  • 15 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Sun Deck
  • Docks
  • Lake Property
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

Schools

  • North Webster Elementary School
  • Wawasee Middle School
  • Wawasee High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-08-14-100-500.000-023
  • Seller Concessions Not Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,492

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

2,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: 5-53-69 SE COR SE NE 14-33-7 .06A and TR SE NE 40' x 130' 14-33-7 .12A
  • Parcel Number ID: 43-08-14-100-500.000-023
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Desk, Ceilings-Beamed, Countertops-Stone, Deck Open, Deck on Waterfront, Detector-Carbon Monoxide, Detector-Smoke, Eat-In Kitchen, Foyer Entry
  • Location: Lake
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2144
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2144
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2144
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 17x13, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x10, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 8x8, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22x13, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 19x16, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Metal
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Lake Type: Ski Lake
  • Water Features: Pier/Dock
  • Water Frontage: 15
  • Water Name: Webster Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Stone
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 24x26
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Hvac: Ceiling Fan
  • Water Type: Lake
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Webster

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Partially Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X70
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 2800
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.06

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1491.92

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Lakefront

MLS Schools

  • High School: Wawasee
  • Middle School: Wawasee
  • School District: Wawasee

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Tax History

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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 $1,492 $339,500 $68,800 $270,700
2024 $1,426 $280,600 $47,000 $233,600
2023 $1,353 $272,000 $44,700 $227,300
2022 $610 $137,800 $20,600 $117,200
2021 $1,185 $113,300 $17,500 $95,800
2020 $1,105 $110,500 $16,200 $94,300
2019 $1,088 $110,500 $16,200 $94,300
2018 $942 $104,600 $15,400 $89,200
2017 $903 $98,200 $15,400 $82,800
2016 $804 $101,000 $16,500 $84,500
2014 $818 $93,300 $16,500 $76,800
2013 $818 $99,800 $16,500 $83,300
Source: Public Records

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2026 05/28/26 For Sale $399,900 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title
Warranty Deed $175,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $323,819 New Conventional
Previous Owner $140,600 New Conventional
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Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202620443

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 43-08-14-100-500.000-023

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