1616 Lafayette Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 (MLS# 840158)

1616 Lafayette Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

$199,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,448 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,390 Status: Accepting Backup Offers

Current Price: $199,000 List Date: 6/24/2026 Last Modified: 6/30/2026

Overview

Description

Built in 1927, this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends historic character with a fresh, curated aesthetic. Original hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and color-drenched rooms create warm, inviting spaces that feel both timeless and current. The updated kitchen features newer appliances and modern conveniences while maintaining the home's character. With 1,448 square feet, the layout lives comfortably and makes excellent use of space throughout. Outside, a fenced yard and established native garden provide a private setting that's as beautiful as it is low-maintenance. A rare opportunity to own a home with genuine character, thoughtful design, and all the charm that makes historic homes worth seeking out.

Listing Details MLS# 840158

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 7
Above Grade Finished Area: 1448
Living Area: 1448
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1927
Garage YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.1237
Lot Size Square Feet: 5390
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: None Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Corner Lot Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 199000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Agency
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1616
Street Name: Lafayette
Street Suffix: Street
County: La Porte
State: IN
Postal Code: 46360
Subdivision Name: Sanborns Add 02

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Built in 1927, this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends historic character with a fresh, curated aesthetic. Original hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and color-drenched rooms create warm, inviting spaces that feel both timeless and current. The updated kitchen features newer appliances and modern conveniences while maintaining the home's character. With 1,448 square feet, the layout lives comfortably and makes excellent use of space throughout. Outside, a fenced yard and established native garden provide a private setting that's as beautiful as it is low-maintenance. A rare opportunity to own a home with genuine character, thoughtful design, and all the charm that makes historic homes worth seeking out.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-30T13:31:18Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-30
Contingent: Accepting Backup Offers
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-06-29

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 676
Main Level Finished SqFt: 772
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1448
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 1312
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 124100
Tax Legal Description: 42-01-33-162-007 SANBORNS 2ND LT 12 BLK 15.
Parcel Number: 460133162007000022
Township: Michigan
Directions: Franklin St. to South St. to Lafayette. House on corner of South and Lafayette
Census Tract: 408

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

None: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Kitchen	Main	13.00	8.00
Living Room	Main	12.00	17.00
Dining Room	Main	10.00	10.00
Sunroom	Main	6.00	8.00
Primary Bedroom	Upper	11.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	11.00	11.00

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: June - 30 - 2026

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