Open the door and step back in time—Abraham Lincoln is invading Santa Claus with this one-of-a-kind listing! Welcome to 686 S Sled Run, a true lakefront treasure on Lake Holly in Christmas Lake Village. This traditional log chink home was lovingly reassembled from original timbers in St. Meinrad, offering a rich sense of history and rustic charm. Step inside to a cozy family room where a floor-to-ceiling woodburning fireplace and vaulted ceilings create the perfect retreat. The main level features a comfortable bedroom, while the open loft provides flexible space—ideal for additional sleeping areas, a home office, or a creative studio. Nestled on a level lot with a private dock, this home offers peaceful waterfront living and makes an excellent second home, vacation getaway, or year-round escape. You'll fall in love with the character, warmth, and natural beauty surrounding this property—just a stone's throw from where Lincoln was born and raised. Come experience the charm of historic craftsmanship in a town full of wonder and tradition!
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$210,000
686 S Sled Run, Santa Claus, IN 47579
2beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.3 Acres Lot
$216,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,100 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,700
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Lakefront treasurePeaceful waterfront livingOpen loftFloor-to-ceiling woodburning fireplacePrivate dockCozy family roomTraditional log chink home
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Listed by:
Kara Hinshaw Cell:812-686-3268,
Key Associates Signature Realty
Bought with:
Kari Schaefer, RB18001903
Key Associates Signature Realty
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202519455
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Range
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,320
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pier/Dock, Lake Front, Non Ski Lake, Lake
- Body of water: Lake Holly
- Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(0),Water Frontage(67)
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 183x67x189x78
Details
- Parcel number: 740503403046.000005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Claus
- Subdivision: Christmas Lake Village Holly Shores
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $515 annually
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $210,000 |
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| 6/2/2025 | Pending sale | $210,000 |
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| 5/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $210,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,806 -4.8% | $98,700 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $1,896 +89.5% | $98,100 -3.7% |
| 2023 | $1,001 -6.7% | $101,900 +57.3% |
| 2022 | $1,072 -8.5% | $64,800 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $1,171 +6.7% | $61,000 |
| 2020 | $1,098 -4.9% | $61,000 |
| 2019 | $1,154 +4.5% | $61,000 -4.4% |
| 2018 | $1,104 +14.5% | $63,800 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $965 -16.1% | $63,600 |
| 2016 | $1,150 -14.6% | $63,600 -13.1% |
| 2014 | $1,346 -2.6% | $73,200 -2.7% |
| 2013 | $1,382 +1.4% | $75,200 |
| 2012 | $1,364 +19% | $75,200 +17.1% |
| 2011 | $1,146 +0.6% | $64,200 +6.1% |
| 2010 | $1,140 -7.9% | $60,500 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $1,238 -3.1% | $68,800 +4.4% |
| 2007 | $1,277 +1.4% | $65,900 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $1,260 | $64,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 47579
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Trail Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Heritage Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 10/10Heritage Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nancy Hanks
- Middle: Heritage Hills
- High: Heritage Hills
- District: North Spencer County School Corp.
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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