Incredible potential awaits your investment into this home that is short-term rental friendly and just blocks from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. A gardener's delight with a backyard garden full of perennial flora, a pergola, frog pond with fountain, and large deck from which to enjoy nature and host cookouts. Relax on the front porch with the soothing sounds of a second water feature. Surrounded by woods, you'll love the tranquil scene and the occasional sighting of horses trotting by. Inside, your improvements will indulge your designer dreams with a vaulted ceiling on the main level anchored by a cozy gas fireplace. Upstairs are three bedrooms and full guest bath. The main bedroom has a private full bath. The oversized garage can house two cars comfortably and still have room for workshop space or storage. Just an hour from Chicago, this home is convenient to Southwest Michigan's wineries, antiquing and natural beauty, New Buffalo, and also Michigan City's art scene, shopping and transit to Chicago.
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Price cut: $20K (5/20)
$399,900
218 Chickadee Trl, Michigan City, IN 46360
3beds
1,333sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.39 Acres Lot
$386,300 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Frog pond with fountainCozy gas fireplaceSurrounded by woodsThree bedroomsFull guest bath
- 81 days |
- 289 |
- 10 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian Volckmann,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-243-2120
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 837291
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 136.08
- Dimensions: 10.08 x 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 124.13
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 9.25
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 125.71
- Dimensions: 9.67 x 13.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 99.55
- Dimensions: 9.33 x 10.67
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.37
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 10.33
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228.57
- Dimensions: 18.17 x 12.58
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,333
- Total interior livable area: 1,333 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,333
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Gravel, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Patio, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 460207377001000062
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Grand Beach Woodlands
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Michigan City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $304,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,529
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$386,300
$367,000 - $406,000
$2,010/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$300/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837291 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $399,900-4.8%$300/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837291 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900-5.6%$315/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837291 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $444,900$334/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827532 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Pending sale | $444,900$334/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827532 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $444,900-2.2%$334/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827532 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $454,900-2.2%$341/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827532 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $465,000$349/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827532 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,757 +0.9% | $304,900 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $2,732 -2.7% | $298,100 -0.9% |
| 2023 | $2,807 +4.6% | $300,900 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $2,684 +2.9% | $287,600 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $2,608 +22.2% | $274,600 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $2,134 -21.2% | $263,400 +15.7% |
| 2019 | $2,708 +18.3% | $227,700 -16.4% |
| 2018 | $2,289 +1.4% | $272,500 +17.4% |
| 2017 | $2,257 -2.2% | $232,200 -5.7% |
| 2016 | $2,309 -9.8% | $246,300 -3.3% |
| 2014 | $2,559 +56.7% | $254,600 -1.1% |
| 2013 | $1,633 | $257,500 -19.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $320,800 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $3,059 | $306,500 +200.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $102,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46360
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Springfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.4 mi
- 5/10Martin T Krueger Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 3/10Michigan City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
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