206 Lake Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360

$337,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 688 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,100 Status: Active
Current Price: $337,000 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/27/2026

Overview

Description

Step into the beach lifestyle with this beautifully remodeled 1.5-story cottage, nestled just a few short blocks from one of the absolute best beaches on Lake Michigan. From the moment you arrive, the charming architecture welcomes you, leading to the quaintest courtyard set between paired homes—the ultimate private spot for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or relaxing in the evening breeze. Inside, thoughtful updates make living an absolute breeze, paired with complete peace of mind thanks to a newly installed air conditioning unit, central heating system, and water heater. The light-filled main level features a comfortable living area and a spacious main-floor bedroom. Head upstairs to discover a second bedroom that offers a peaceful retreat for guests or a flexible space tailored to your needs. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway, an investment opportunity, or a place to call home year-round, this lovely cottage delivers everything you need to fully embrace and live t ...

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Listing Details MLS# 842898

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
4
Above Grade Finished Area
688
Below Grade Unfinished Area
512
Living Area
688
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1920
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.0482
Lot Size Square Feet
2100
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Open Floorplan Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: Combo Lot Features: Other Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
337000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
206
Street Name
Lake
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
La Porte
State
IN
Postal Code
46360
Subdivision Name
Elk Properties Re Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Step into the beach lifestyle with this beautifully remodeled 1.5-story cottage, nestled just a few short blocks from one of the absolute best beaches on Lake Michigan. From the moment you arrive, the charming architecture welcomes you, leading to the quaintest courtyard set between paired homes—the ultimate private spot for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or relaxing in the evening breeze. Inside, thoughtful updates make living an absolute breeze, paired with complete peace of mind thanks to a newly installed air conditioning unit, central heating system, and water heater. The light-filled main level features a comfortable living area and a spacious main-floor bedroom. Head upstairs to discover a second bedroom that offers a peaceful retreat for guests or a flexible space tailored to your needs. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway, an investment opportunity, or a place to call home year-round, this lovely cottage delivers everything you need to fully embrace and live the ideal beach lifestyle.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-07-24T20:14:48Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-07-24

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
176
Main Level Finished SqFt
512
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Combo lock on door in courtyard 2601

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
2490
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
117700
Tax Legal Description
42-01-21-313-041 ELK PROPERTIES RE SUB LOT 2 PER SURVEY
Parcel Number
460121313041000022
Additional Parcels YN
No
Township
Michigan
Directions
Lake Ave to house

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Open Floorplan
Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

Combo
Yes

Lot Features

Other
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 9.00 11.00
Kitchen Main 9.00 6.00
Primary Bedroom Main 11.00 9.00
Bedroom 2 Main 12.00 12.00
Listing Office: MTM Realty Group
Last Updated: July - 27 - 2026
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