Very convient to the beach. Easy access to water based activities and sunsets. Cottage home offers more than average parking or room build for a potential lake view. Short trek to the beach. Primary bedroom has private bath, back patio offers seclusion and peace, seat wall and firepit. Good seasonal rental income. New sewer and water line, new roof, back yard 6ft privacy fence, loft has mini-split for heating and cooling. Price includes all furnishings and bedding except gas grill.
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$598,000
205 California Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
3beds
1,825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,331 Square Feet Lot
$646,900 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$1,807 Estimated rent
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$646,900
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Suzanne Deutscher,
Blackrock Real Estate Services 219-262-0086
Bought with:
Nathaniel Gustus
Keller Williams Realty - LAF
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 813866
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Loft, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 15.0
Living room
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 15.0
Loft
- Area: 624
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 26.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Blower Fan, Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,825
- Total interior livable area: 1,825 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,825
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Off Street, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Smart Lock(s), Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
- Frontage length: 37.8
Lot
- Size: 5,331 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37 x 132
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Level, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 460121303003000022
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Lake
- Security: Other
- Subdivision: California Sand Lt Administrative Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Michigan City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $328/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $412,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,034
- Date on market: 2/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Sold | $598,000-7.9%$328/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813866 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000$356/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #813866 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Listing removed | $649,000$356/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #809526 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000+151.6%$356/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #809526 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2012 | Sold | $258,000+129.3%$141/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #311402 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2011 | Sold | $112,500$62/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #283030 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,034 | $412,100 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $4,034 +0.6% | $403,400 |
| 2023 | $4,010 +6.7% | $403,400 +0.6% |
| 2022 | $3,757 -49.3% | $401,000 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $7,404 | $375,700 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $7,404 +26.2% | $370,200 |
| 2019 | $5,868 +41.2% | $370,200 +27.2% |
| 2018 | $4,156 -1.6% | $291,000 +41.7% |
| 2017 | $4,224 +2.6% | $205,400 -1.6% |
| 2016 | $4,118 -9.9% | $208,800 -8.7% |
| 2014 | $4,572 -3.7% | $228,600 +17.4% |
| 2013 | $4,746 | $194,800 -20.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $245,000 -3.5% |
| 2006 | $5,604 | $253,900 +75.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $144,700 |
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Neighborhood: 46360
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- 3/10Lake Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
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