13700 81st Ave, Dyer, IN 46311
What's special
Motivated Seller, put in offer for negotiation: This isn't the same property you saw before, and that's exactly the point. Situated on 3.23 private acres in desirable Dyer and located within the highly sought-after Lake Central School District, this impressive 6,223-square-foot estate was temporarily taken off the market to complete substantial improvements based on buyer and broker feedback. The result is a home that shows better than ever and offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and modern updates. Recent improvements include a brand-new structural concrete driveway, resealed driveways, refreshed landscaping with new sod, roses, evergreens, and seasonal plantings, a professionally waterproofed basement with a transferable 10-year warranty, new Pergo flooring, an upgraded well system with a 5-year warranty, serviced Andersen windows, refreshed bathrooms, an epoxy-coated garage floor, a new tone central cleaning system in the garage, and a fully updated pole barn exterior with new walkways and landscaping. The centerpiece of the home is an incredible 1,728 sq. ft. great room featuring soaring ceilings, four fireplaces, a wet bar, and picturesque pond views. The open-concept kitchen showcases new stone countertops, a custom island, and a coffee bar. Additional features include 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a formal dining room, sunroom, sauna, and a 1,134 sq. ft. pole barn. Enjoy the privacy of acreage, tranquil pond views, no HOA, and a location just minutes from shopping, dining, and major highways. Extensively improved, meticulously maintained, and packed with recent upgrades, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Northwest Indiana's most unique and impressive estates. Come see the transformation for yourself, you won't believe it's the same home!
- 100 days |
- 1,575 |
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Stefano Belmonte,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-365-8000,
Riley Portone,
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Workshop, Utility Room, Sauna, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 18.0
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 512
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 32.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 18.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 15.0
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 494
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 19.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 23.0
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 1728
- Dimensions: 54.0 x 32.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 374
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 17.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 8.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 13.0
Sauna
- Level: Main
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 13.0
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 9.0
Workshop
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1134
- Dimensions: 42.0 x 27.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Range, Other, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, His and Hers Closets, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Crown Molding
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Insulated Windows, Display Window(s), Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Other,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Other, Living Room, Great Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,223
- Total interior livable area: 6,223 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,455
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Oversized, Gravel, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Rear Porch, Porch, Patio, Front Porch, Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior features: Storage, Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Lighting, Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, Rural, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 3.23 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Private, Near Public Transit, Paved, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 451119181005000032
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Water Available, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Meridian St John Township
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dyer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,999
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $998,500-5.6%$160/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839897 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $1,058,000-6%$170/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839897 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $1,125,000-3.4%$181/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839897 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $1,165,000-2.5%$187/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839897 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$192/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839897 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Listing removed | $1,195,000$192/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835835 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+216.1%$192/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835835 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $378,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,999 +100.8% | $513,900 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $3,485 -0.9% | $504,900 +20.4% |
| 2023 | $3,517 +6.1% | $419,200 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $3,316 +0.2% | $379,100 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $3,309 -2.9% | $369,300 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $3,409 -2.8% | $362,900 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $3,508 -11.7% | $347,400 +0.5% |
| 2018 | $3,973 +33% | $345,800 -16.4% |
| 2017 | $2,987 | $413,400 +28.3% |
| 2016 | $2,987 -4.1% | $322,300 -6.4% |
| 2014 | $3,116 +3.1% | $344,300 +3.1% |
| 2013 | $3,022 -8.2% | $333,800 +2% |
| 2012 | $3,290 +17.5% | $327,300 -0.6% |
| 2011 | $2,801 -6.8% | $329,200 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $3,006 | $335,300 -1% |
| 2009 | -- | $338,600 -5% |
| 2007 | -- | $356,300 +460.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,600 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $21,200 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$948,300
$901,000 - $996,000
$4,435/mo
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