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    • $555,000

    497 E Morsches Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725

    2beds
    1,952sqft
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    $3,380/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    1.18 Acres Lot
    $554,100 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Nestled upon a semi private 1.178 acre partly wooded setting on one of Indiana's cleanest lakes is this rustic log style 1.5 story home providing one of the best settings on Crooked Lake. Crooked Lake has an appeal like few others in the area and provides tranquility that must be experienced to appreciate fully. This quaint 1952 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath year round home offers a main floor primary bedroom with a full bath plus a lakeside sun porch off the bedroom, a formal dining room right off the kitchen, a wood burning fireplace (not used) in the living room along with a lakeside den that would make a wonderful and relaxing office space as well. Moving upstairs you will find a cozy loft area, 2nd bedroom plus an extra 15 X 10 room that could be used for a huge walk in closet off the 25 X 11 second bedroom or be used as a bonus room of your choosing.The oversized 2 car detached log garage and 12X16 storage shed provides excellent space for vehicles and lake toys. The newly installed (2025) deck/outdoor seating area is perfect for morning coffee, sunset views and entertaining guests. The spacious lot provides for plenty of parking for those guests. As you enjoy the easy access to the lake, you will find that the long pier and dock provide opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming and lake side seating. Come experience this very unique property and make it your own for years of enjoyment on this serene and beautiful lake!
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Gregory A Fahl Off:260-248-8961,

    Orizon Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202628278MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 160
      • Dimensions: 16 x 10
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 150
      • Dimensions: 15 x 10
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240
      • Dimensions: 16 x 15
      Office
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240
      • Dimensions: 16 x 15
      Heating
      • Electric, Propane, Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency Furnace
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Disposal, Range/Oven Hk Up Gas/Elec, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
      • Laundry: Dryer Hook Up Gas/Elec, Main Level, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • 1st Bdrm En Suite, Sound System, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Crown Molding, Stand Up Shower, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
      • Doors: Six Panel Doors, Storm Door(s), Storm Doors
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments, Blinds
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas Log, One, Vented
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,952
      • Total interior livable area: 1,952 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,952
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Asphalt
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Enclosed, Screened
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit
      • Fencing: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Waterfront-Level Bank, Pier/Dock, Assoc, Lake Front, Non Ski Lake
      • Body of water: Crooked Lake
      • Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(0),Water Frontage(109)
      Lot
      • Size: 1.18 Acres
      • Features: Few Trees, Rolling Slope, 0-2.9999, Lake, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed
      • Parcel number: 920304000127.900011

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Log
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Columbia City

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $334,200
      • Annual tax amount: $4,448
      • Date on market: 7/15/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Tar and Stone

        Estimated market value

        $554,100

        $526,000 - $582,000

        $1,394/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Pending sale$555,000
        Source: IRMLS #202628278 Report a problem
        7/17/2026Listed for sale$555,000+85.1%
        Source: IRMLS #202628278 Report a problem
        8/24/2009Listing removed$299,900$154/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber #200908491 Report a problem
        7/11/2009Listed for sale$299,900$154/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber #200908491 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,900 -5.5%$334,200 -0.1%
        2024$5,185 +9.2%$334,600 +0.7%
        2023$4,749 +7.9%$332,400 +6.4%
        2022$4,403 +0.8%$312,400 +16.8%
        2021$4,370 +8.2%$267,500 +3.5%
        2020$4,039 -49.8%$258,400 +5.7%
        2019$8,048 +110.2%$244,500 +7.9%
        2018$3,828 +8.8%$226,500 +2.6%
        2017$3,518 +1.1%$220,700 +0.9%
        2016$3,479 +4.9%$218,800 +0.1%
        2014$3,316 -3%$218,500
        2013$3,417 +3.4%$218,500 +3.6%
        2012$3,305 $211,000 -4.1%
        2011-- $220,100
        2010$3,398 +118.3%$220,100 -0.5%
        2009$1,557 -30.1%$221,200 +1.8%
        2006$2,225 $217,200 +58.4%
        2005-- $137,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 46725

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Northern Heights
        • Middle: Indian Springs
        • High: Columbia City
        • District: Whitley CO Cons Schools

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