DESIRABLE TOWN OF PINES LOCATION, BEAUTIFUL NATURAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, and a BRAND-NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM is in the works for installation make this inviting ranch a must-see! Offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the home features a comfortable main bedroom with its own attached half bath. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides abundant cabinet space, plenty of room for a dining table, and sliding glass doors leading directly to the backyard for easy indoor-outdoor living. A carport and long driveway offer ample parking for multiple vehicles, while the 15x15 backyard shed provides excellent additional storage. One of the home's most unique features is the exceptionally large 6-to-7-foot-high crawl space, offering valuable storage and potential emergency shelter. Additional updates include NEW GUTTERS, newer attic insulation, and a roof and water heater installed in 2016. Enjoy VERY LOW UTILITY COSTS and LOW PROPERTY TAXES, plus a convenient location just a SHORT DRIVE TO THE INDIANA DUNES and LAKE MICHIGAN, with quick access to major highways for an easy commute to CHICAGO and surrounding areas. To provide even more peace of mind, the sellers are offering a ONE-YEAR HOME WARRANTY to the new buyer. This well-maintained home combines charm, functionality, affordability, storage, and an excellent location! This home is priced BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!
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Price cut: $10K (9/8)
$199,900
1535 Willow St, Michigan City, IN 46360
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.29 Acres Lot
$199,500 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer attic insulationNew guttersSpacious eat-in kitchenAbundant cabinet spaceBeautiful natural hardwood floors
- 35 days
- 923
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashlan Siford,
MTM Realty Group 219-324-4640
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 843332
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: irregular layout with attached 1/2 bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 202.77
- Dimensions: 13.15 x 15.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99.77
- Dimensions: 10.15 x 9.83
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 94.67
- Dimensions: 9.72 x 9.74
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 201.69
- Dimensions: 15.35 x 13.14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195.91
- Dimensions: 12.78 x 15.33
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Pantry, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Kitchen Level, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640402455016000012
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: 1st Add To The Pines
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Michigan City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $108,100
- Annual tax amount: $565
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$199,500
$190,000 - $209,000
$2,250/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$178/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $209,900-4.5%$187/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,900+478.7%$196/sqft |
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| 8/17/2012 | Sold | $38,000$34/sqft |
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| 5/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $38,000-67.1%$34/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Sold | $115,510$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $565 +15.9% | $112,500 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $487 -7.3% | $108,100 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $525 +54.4% | $99,800 -0.7% |
| 2022 | $340 +21.9% | $100,500 +24.4% |
| 2021 | $279 | $80,800 +12.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $72,000 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $298 -10.2% | $71,800 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $331 | $69,000 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $331 +2.4% | $68,600 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $324 +2.3% | $68,500 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $317 +22.5% | $67,100 -4.4% |
| 2013 | $258 +9.3% | $70,200 -2% |
| 2012 | $236 -5.7% | $71,600 +1.8% |
| 2011 | $251 -3.2% | $70,300 +1.9% |
| 2010 | $259 -8.2% | $69,000 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $282 | $71,600 |
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Neighborhood: 46360
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pine Elementary School
- Middle: Barker Middle School
- High: Michigan City High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





