Some homes are built to live in. Others are built to make you feel alive. This is one you'll never want to leave. Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Galena Township, this one-of-a-kind retreat is more than a home, it's an experience. Currently operating as a fully turnkey, income-producing Airbnb, this property comes completely furnished, allowing you to seamlessly continue its successful short-term rental business from day one or make it your own private sanctuary. Every corner of this artistic retreat reflects the creativity and craftsmanship of its owner, with handcrafted details thoughtfully woven throughout both the home and the grounds. Step inside to high ceilings, an updated kitchen, a beautifully renovated bath, and a warm, inviting one bedroom layout. Two charming loft sleeping areas provide additional accommodations, making this cozy retreat capable of hosting more guests than you'd expect. Outside, over 3 private acres invite you to slow down and reconnect. Wander peaceful trails beneath the trees, listen to the gentle creek winding through the property, and wake each morning to birdsong. Watch deer wander through the woods, wild turkeys cross the landscape, and frogs serenade the evening. This is the kind of place where you can truly exhale. Perfectly positioned for both relaxation and adventure, you're approximately 15 minutes from New Buffalo and the shores of Lake Michigan, about 30 minutes from Southwest Michigan's renowned wine country, and roughly an hour to an hour and a half from downtown Chicago, making it an ideal weekend escape or full-time haven. Whether you're looking for an investment that immediately generates income or a peaceful retreat to call your own, this extraordinary property offers the best of both worlds.
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Price cut: $24K (8/21)
$275,000
8948 N 500 E, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
1beds
716sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
3.06 Acres Lot
$268,200 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Frogs serenade the eveningHigh ceilingsUpdated kitchenBeautifully renovated bath
- 39 days
- 796
- 63
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacey Matthys,
Brokerworks Group 219-786-7000,
Kristy Ruminski,
Brokerworks Group
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 842748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 11.0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 172.32
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.36
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 716
- Total interior livable area: 716 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 716
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3.06 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 460323200012000048
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rolling Prairie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,229
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$268,200
$255,000 - $282,000
$1,172/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $275,000-8%$384/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+349.6%$418/sqft |
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| 3/20/2015 | Sold | $66,500-13.6%$93/sqft |
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| 2/26/2015 | Pending sale | $77,000$108/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Middleton Co., Inc. #359171 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2014 | Price change | $77,000+2.8%$108/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Middleton Co. #359171 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2014 | Price change | $74,900-11.8%$105/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - New Buffalo #346252 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $84,900$119/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - New Buffalo #346252 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,229 +1.1% | $113,900 -1% |
| 2024 | $2,205 -2% | $115,100 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $2,251 -1.2% | $108,500 -1.5% |
| 2022 | $2,279 -0.8% | $110,100 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,297 +16.7% | $105,600 |
| 2020 | $1,968 -29.7% | $105,600 +15.9% |
| 2019 | $2,802 +2.9% | $91,100 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $2,724 +45.4% | $89,100 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $1,874 +728.7% | $80,500 -2.1% |
| 2016 | $226 +3.2% | $82,200 +1% |
| 2014 | $219 -14.8% | $81,400 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $257 | $83,400 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,800 |
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