12881 White Oak Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (MLS# 835197)

12881 White Oak Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

$995,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,962 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 435,600 Status: Active - First Right Contingency

Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 3/10/2026 Last Modified: 4/19/2026

Overview

Description

Deep w/in the whispering woods where ancient oaks intertwine & sunlight dapples through a canopy of leaves stood a house unlike any other! It was a testament to the master stone mason that had a dream. Sprawling across 10 ACRES of untouched wilderness sits a silent sentinel amidst the vibrant greenery. It truly is an enchanting experience. 2 FULLY equipped stand alone homes - 5 bedrooms - 4 Baths - 5 Fireplaces & a 3 & 4 car garage PLUS EVERYTHING is state of the art - from systems to finishes & untouchable in much of today's construction so be sure check the Full List of Attributes in photo section - From Geothermal for both homes the main home boasts a soaring 2 story fireplace, a dominant feature in the great room splitting the East & West wings, draws the eye upward and provide a central gathering spot in the heart of the home. Master suite with private deck, a formal dining room plus rich hardwoods throughout add to the feeling of home. Full poured basement and LOADS of storage w ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 835197

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Rooms Total: 18
Above Grade Finished Area: 3962
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 2094
Living Area: 3962
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1984
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 7
Lot Size Acres: 10
Lot Size Square Feet: 435600
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Softener Owned Basement: Crawl Space; Interior Entry; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment; Other Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Private Yard; Storage Fireplace Features: Blower Fan; Family Room; Great Room; Wood Burning; Other Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Heating: Forced Air; Hot Water; Propane; Other Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Stone Counters; Tray Ceiling(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Lower Level; Sink; Upper Level Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Horses Allowed; Landscaped; Private; Wooded Other Structures: Barn(s); Garage(s); Guest House; Storage; Workshop Parking Features: Additional Parking; Asphalt; Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Heated Garage; Kitchen Level; Oversized; Paved; Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Propane; Underground Utilities; Other View: Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 995000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions: Yes
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 12881
Street Name: White Oak
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46303
Subdivision Name: None - Gorgeous countryside

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Deep w/in the whispering woods where ancient oaks intertwine & sunlight dapples through a canopy of leaves stood a house unlike any other! It was a testament to the master stone mason that had a dream. Sprawling across 10 ACRES of untouched wilderness sits a silent sentinel amidst the vibrant greenery. It truly is an enchanting experience. 2 FULLY equipped stand alone homes - 5 bedrooms - 4 Baths - 5 Fireplaces & a 3 & 4 car garage PLUS EVERYTHING is state of the art - from systems to finishes & untouchable in much of today's construction so be sure check the Full List of Attributes in photo section - From Geothermal for both homes the main home boasts a soaring 2 story fireplace, a dominant feature in the great room splitting the East & West wings, draws the eye upward and provide a central gathering spot in the heart of the home. Master suite with private deck, a formal dining room plus rich hardwoods throughout add to the feeling of home. Full poured basement and LOADS of storage with a 3 car (25x27) finished garage, 2 generous bedrooms w/ LOADS of closet space & 2 additional baths for family & guests alike. The 2nd home for extended family guests & friends has a STAGGERING 4car (29x39) 912sf garage, 2 more beds, large open living room & soars in the tree tops with a private covered deck overlooking the grounds. A 3rd 2+ car garage/barn w/ loft for the toys or if wanted a GREAT set up for a couple horses adjoins the wide open front 1+ acres supporting an equestrian lifestyle & unlimited recreation & games even w/ a private creek. Gated entry & tucked away along the hillsides of West Creek the setting is truly mesmerizing so plan time to walk the trails & take time to discover this Idyllic paradise. Whole house air filtration, separate septic's and attention to every detail. 20 KW auto transfer generator back up & so much more to discover w/ architectural nuances around every turn. It's simply an AMAZING estate worthy of your future & family

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-19T00:47:10Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-18
Contingent: Active - First Right Contingency
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-04-17

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Main Full: 2
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 5
Blower Fan: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes
Other: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1260
Main Level Finished SqFt: 2702
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please use show assist. Seller requests 48hr notice but REQUIRES 24 hr notice. Seller will be present for showings. He will be upstairs in the second home and able to answer questions if needed.

Room Types

Basement Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Upper
Family Room Level: Main
Great Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Upper
Laundry Level: Upper
Living Room Level: Upper
Other Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Basement: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Hanover
Elementary School: Jane Ball Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Hanover Central Middle School
High School: Hanover Central High School
Tax Annual Amount: 7591
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: S 1/2 S 1/2 SW NW S.20 T.34 R.9 10 AC.
Parcel Number: 451520100007000013
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Hanover
Directions: US 41 to 133rd. West on 133rd to White Oak. North on White Oak to home on Right. GATED and gate will be open.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Interior Entry: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

Fire Pit: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Storage: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Propane: Yes
Other: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Crown Molding: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
In-Law Floorplan: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Horses Allowed: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Private: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Garage(s): Yes
Guest House: Yes
Storage: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Asphalt: Yes
Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Kitchen Level: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Paved: Yes
Other: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Propane: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes
Other: Yes

View

Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Family Room	Main	21.00	17.33
Other	Main	17.00	4.42	North Foyer
Other	Main	13.00	14.00	Dinette w/walk in pantry
Kitchen	Main	11.50	10.17
Dining Room	Main	10.75	13.67
Great Room	Main	28.08	17.50	East and West wing 15.25 ceilings
Other	Main	4.00	5.00	West Foyer
Primary Bedroom	Main	17.17	14.33	1/2 bath private deck
Bedroom 2	Main	12.60	12.00
Bedroom 3	Main	12.33	11.50
Basement	Basement	36.25	31.25	New expoxy flooring
Bedroom 4	Upper	13.50	9.00	used as office currently
Bedroom 5	Upper	13.00	12.00
Bonus Room	Upper	12.00	8.00	screen room/tree house
Laundry	Upper	4.00	6.00
Living Room	Upper	15.33	18.42
Kitchen	Upper	13.33	10.17
Dining Room	Upper	11.33	13.25	used as music room currently

Listing Office: SCHUPP Real Estate

Last Updated: April - 19 - 2026

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