SMART BUYERS KNOW GREAT OPPORTUNITIES DON'T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL SPRING! Now offered at an IMPROVED PRICE, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Shriner Lake cottage is a hidden gem offering some of the most sought-after features in lakefront living! Situated on a RARE, LEVEL LAKEFRONT LOT with 50 feet of frontage, with 1-4 all sports ski hours. Why wait for potential spring competition when you could secure your place at the lake today? Inside, an inviting open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area welcomes you with abundant natural light and picturesque panoramic lake views. The main-level primary bedroom overlooks the water and features a private bath, while the finished walkout lower level offers a second full bath and flexible space for guests, recreation, or entertaining. Step outside and experience LAKE LIVING AT ITS BEST! Enjoy morning coffee on the covered porch, gather with family and friends on the newly expanded waterfront deck, or unwind with spectacular sunsets over the water. The level lakeside yard and sandy beach provide easy access to swimming, boating, and fishing, making every day at the lake feel like a getaway! Recent improvements add even more value, including a professionally installed BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SYSTEM featuring wall sealing along the entire left-side basement wall, interior perimeter drainage, and a new sump pump with TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY COVERING ALL BASEMENT WALLS, AquaTek Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System installed 2026, Additional updates include an improved stone retaining wall, 200-amp electrical service, connection to the Tri-Lakes Regional Sewer District, and furnace and central air less than 9 years old. With its LEVEL WATERFRONT LOT, WALK-IN SANDY BEACH, WEST-FACING SUNSETS, EXPANDED DECK, and VALUABLE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS, this Shriner Lake cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the lake lifestyle . DON'T WAIT FOR SPRING TO MAKE YOUR LAKEFRONT DREAMS A REALITY! Schedule your private showing today and start planning your next summer on Shriner Lake
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Price cut: $10K (10/24)
$439,000
1835 E Bair Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
3beds
1,420sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$433,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-in sandy beachNewly expanded waterfront deckLevel lakeside yardCovered porchLevel waterfront lotPicturesque panoramic lake viewsWest-facing sunsets
- 114 days
- 296
- 9
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Listed by:
Teresa Stuckey cell:260-403-4898,
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Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202627171
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, High Efficiency Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dryer-Electric, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Water Filtration System, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Open Floorplan, Tub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,420
- Total interior livable area: 1,420 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,420
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Deck on Waterfront, Pier/Dock, Lake Front, Ski Lake
- Body of water: Shriner Lake
- Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(0),Water Frontage(50)
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x180
- Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Lake, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 920311402003.000011
- Zoning: R1
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmer Bairs
Location
- Region: Columbia City
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $191,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,552
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$433,300
$412,000 - $455,000
$1,794/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2026 | Price change | $439,000-2.2% |
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| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $449,000 |
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| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $449,000-4.4% |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $469,900-4.1% |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,900+197.1% |
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| 12/27/2016 | Listing removed | $164,900$116/sqft |
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| 12/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $164,900$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,762 -0.6% | $191,900 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $2,778 +14.6% | $188,600 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $2,423 +11.2% | $178,100 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $2,179 +4.1% | $159,400 +20.4% |
| 2021 | $2,094 +2.3% | $132,400 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $2,047 -0.6% | $123,800 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $2,059 +1.1% | $123,900 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $2,037 +493.1% | $117,600 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $343 +20.6% | $114,800 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $285 +2% | $114,100 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $279 +2% | $111,000 +1% |
| 2013 | $274 +2% | $109,900 +5.6% |
| 2012 | $268 | $104,100 +2.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $101,900 +3.5% |
| 2010 | $258 +2% | $98,500 |
| 2009 | $253 -53.4% | $98,500 +9.6% |
| 2006 | $542 | $89,900 +24.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,200 |
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Neighborhood: 46725
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Coesse
- Middle: Indian Springs
- High: Columbia City
- District: Whitley CO Cons Schools
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




