$350,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

951 W Shepherds Ln Santa Claus, IN 47579

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,492 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Pier or Dock
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Lake Front
  • Dock Rights
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

About This Home

As of July 2025

Lakefront living at its finest! This beautifully updated all-brick home sits on a peaceful waterfront lot in Christmas Lake Village. Step inside to brand new waterproof flooring upstairs and in the basement, plush new carpet on the stairs, and stunning quartz countertops. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a double oven, a 6-burner cooktop, and newer Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances.Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the spacious screened-in porch or the expansive new deck with a retractable awning. The home also offers two bonus rooms, perfect for an office, gym, or guest space, plus a workshop with extra storage. Additional features include two fireplaces, a high-efficiency gas furnace, a Navien tankless water heater for endless hot water, and a lift chair for easy stair access. You'll also find an oversized two-car garage, a brand new concrete driveway, attic storage, and an invisible fence system... The list goes on! This home truly checks all the boxes. You’ll love the serene lake views from nearly every room. This is one you don’t want to miss! Call your favorite REALTOR® today to schedule a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Cox

eXp Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 812-583-3225 Listed on: 05/27/2025

eXp Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Welsh

SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 89x189
  • Lake Front
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Walk-Out Ranch
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access To Lake
  • Dock Rights
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

Schools

  • Lincoln Trail Elementary School
  • Heritage Hills Middle School
  • Heritage Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74-05-03-103-008.000-005

Community Details

Overview

  • Christmas Lake Village Noel Shores Subdivision

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,464

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Age: 43
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Walkout Ranch
  • Total Number of Rooms: 6
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: NOEL SHORES LOT 68. .
  • Parcel Number ID: 74-05-03-103-008.000-005
  • Platted: Yes
  • Sp Lp Percent: 99.18
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 3286
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2492
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1926
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 566
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 794
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 181.72
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Finished
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 19x14, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11x18, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17x14, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 14x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14x12, On Level: Basement
  • Other Room1: 12
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1926
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1360

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Water Features: Boat Docking Rights, Pier/Dock, Walk to Lake Access, Deeded
  • Water Name: Lake Noel

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 22x22
  • Garage Sq Ft: 484
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: Public
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx6, On Level: 11
  • Water Type: Lake

Schools

  • School District: North Spencer County School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Trail
  • Middle School: Heritage Hills
  • High School: Heritage Hills
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Trail

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Slope, Waterfront, 0-2.9999, Water View
  • Lot Dimensions: 89X189
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 16814
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Number: 68

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2464
  • Total Assessed Value: 282300

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Lakefront

MLS Schools

  • High School: Heritage Hills
  • Middle School: Heritage Hills
  • School District: North Spencer County School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2022
Sold by
Carol J Severson 2003 Trust
Bought by
Babics Joint Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2005
Sold by
Richardson Charles J and Richardson Marguerite M
Bought by
Carol J Severson 2003 Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $350,000 -0.8% $140 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $352,900 -0.6% $142 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $354,900 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,618 $282,300 $37,800 $244,500
2023 $2,464 $274,900 $37,800 $237,100
2022 $1,802 $230,600 $18,900 $211,700
2021 $1,535 $183,300 $18,900 $164,400
2020 $1,665 $182,900 $18,900 $164,000
2019 $1,501 $182,900 $18,900 $164,000
2018 $1,359 $169,700 $18,900 $150,800
2017 $1,192 $158,900 $18,900 $140,000
2016 $1,037 $158,900 $18,900 $140,000
2014 $1,173 $152,400 $18,900 $133,500
2013 $1,173 $153,300 $18,900 $134,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202519610

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 74-05-03-103-008.000-005