105 Hancock Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360

$149,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,727 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,250 Status: Active
Current Price: $149,000 List Date: 3/14/2025 Last Modified: 5/05/2026

Overview

Description

Generating a solid 9.15 CAP rate, this property delivers immediate cash flow with additional upside potential for future growth. A spacious 5 BR 1 BA home offers over 1,700 square feet of living space and presents a strong investment opportunity with a long-term tenant already in place. The home features a functional layout with two bedrooms on the main level and three additional bedrooms upstairs, along with a main-floor bathroom and convenient laundry area. An enclosed front porch and rear entryway add extra usable space. The current tenant has occupied the property for many years, providing stability and consistent income, with a lease secured through March 31, 2027. The tenant is responsible for utilities, Landlord covers taxes and insurance, simplifying management. Ideally located in the economically developing Michigan City area near the Lake Michigan shoreline and the South Shore Rail Line to Chicago, this property is well-positioned for possible long-term appreciation. Showing ...

Listing Details MLS# 817470

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
9
Above Grade Finished Area
1727
Living Area
1727
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1889
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.1435
Lot Size Square Feet
6250
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Range; Range Hood Basement: Crawl Space Cooling: None Exterior Features: None Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard Possession: Subject To Tenant Rights Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
159000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Tenant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
105
Street Name
Hancock
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
La Porte
State
IN
Postal Code
46360
Subdivision Name
N/A

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Generating a solid 9.15 CAP rate, this property delivers immediate cash flow with additional upside potential for future growth. A spacious 5 BR 1 BA home offers over 1,700 square feet of living space and presents a strong investment opportunity with a long-term tenant already in place. The home features a functional layout with two bedrooms on the main level and three additional bedrooms upstairs, along with a main-floor bathroom and convenient laundry area. An enclosed front porch and rear entryway add extra usable space. The current tenant has occupied the property for many years, providing stability and consistent income, with a lease secured through March 31, 2027. The tenant is responsible for utilities, Landlord covers taxes and insurance, simplifying management. Ideally located in the economically developing Michigan City area near the Lake Michigan shoreline and the South Shore Rail Line to Chicago, this property is well-positioned for possible long-term appreciation. Showings are available Saturdays at 11:00 AM and Wednesdays at 4:00 PM, in consideration of the tenant. Schedule your in-person or virtual tour today to secure this generously sized, nicely performing investment.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-06-25T14:03:53Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2025-06-25T14:03:53Z
Status Change Timestamp
2025-03-14

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
682
Main Level Finished SqFt
1045
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
24 hr notice. LA must accompany all showings; showings are available at 11 am on Saturdays and 4 pm on Wednesdays.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 4 Level
Upper
Bedroom 5 Level
Upper
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Other Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 5
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Michigan City
Tax Annual Amount
1332
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
42-01-31-230-011 BLAIRS PARK LTS 44 & 45 BLK 5.
Parcel Number
460131230011000022
Township
Michigan
Directions
W 4th St to W 8th St, turn east on W 8th St, then south on Hancock Ave. The property will be on the east side of the street.
Cross Street
W 8th St

Appliances

Range
Yes
Range Hood
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Exterior Features

None
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes

Possession

Subject To Tenant Rights
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

City
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 14.80 13.80 Lam. Floor
Kitchen Main 12.00 10.00 Buyer to verify
Primary Bedroom Main 14.00 11.90
Bedroom 2 Main 11.50 6.10 Laminate Floor
Bedroom 3 Upper 12.10 10.90 Laminate Floor
Bedroom 4 Upper 13.90 12.11 Laminate Floor
Bedroom 5 Upper 14.80 10.20 Laminate Floor
Laundry Main 11.30 6.11 Laundry & Full bath
Other Main 19.40 7.40 Front porch, not heated
Listing Office: RE/MAX Lifestyles
Last Updated: May - 05 - 2026
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