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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
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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.
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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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