2965 Ridge Road, Long Beach, IN 46360 (MLS# 544474)

2965 Ridge Road, Long Beach, IN 46360

$2,000,000

Original Dwyer Kitchenette in lower level den

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,475 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,784 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 2/15/2024 Last Modified: 4/30/2024

Overview

Description

Welcome to the enchanting and iconic 'Butterfly House', offered for the first time ever, by its original owners. You will be instantly captivated by the amazing panoramic views of Lake Michigan, as you step into the timeless allure of this Mid-Century Modern classic home in the heart of Long Beach! The distinctive architectural design of Laurence L. Smith-Mielke & Smith features high ceilings, open spaces, expansive walls of windows and an oversized screened in porch to take in the beauty of the water and nature. With views from almost every room of the house, this retreat boasts over 3,400sf of stylish living space with plenty of storage and parking for 8+ cars, including rear street entry on desirable Ridge Road. All of this is situated on an oversized lot offering ample room for expansion & creativity. Whether you are looking for a year round peaceful retreat, summer getaway or entertainers delight, this unique property has it ALL! Hurry & schedule your personal showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 544474

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 14
Above Grade Finished Area: 2123
Below Grade Finished Area: 1352
Living Area: 3475
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1955
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.546
Lot Size Square Feet: 23784
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 X 238
Association YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Electric Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Central Air; Whole House Fan Exterior Features: Gas Grill Fireplace Features: Great Room; Living Room; Lower Level Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Tile Foundation Details: Slab Frontage Type: Lakefront Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas; Wood Interior Features: Wet Bar Levels: Bi-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Lake On Lot; Landscaped; Paved; Sloped Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Road Surface Type: Paved Sewer: Septic Tank Utilities: Cable Available View: Lake Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2100000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2965
Street Name: Ridge
Street Suffix: Road
County: La Porte
State: IN
Postal Code: 46360
Subdivision Name: Long Beach Elysium Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome to the enchanting and iconic 'Butterfly House', offered for the first time ever, by its original owners. You will be instantly captivated by the amazing panoramic views of Lake Michigan, as you step into the timeless allure of this Mid-Century Modern classic home in the heart of Long Beach! The distinctive architectural design of Laurence L. Smith-Mielke & Smith features high ceilings, open spaces, expansive walls of windows and an oversized screened in porch to take in the beauty of the water and nature. With views from almost every room of the house, this retreat boasts over 3,400sf of stylish living space with plenty of storage and parking for 8+ cars, including rear street entry on desirable Ridge Road. All of this is situated on an oversized lot offering ample room for expansion & creativity. Whether you are looking for a year round peaceful retreat, summer getaway or entertainers delight, this unique property has it ALL! Hurry & schedule your personal showing today!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-04-30T20:22:38Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-04-30
Offer Acceptance Date: 2024-03-08
Close Date: 2024-04-30
Close Price: 2000000
Concessions: No
Buyer Financing: Cash

More Information

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Y

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Frontage Type

Frontage Length: 100
Lakefront: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1046
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1077
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 1352
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Showings by appointment only with listing agent present.

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks: Unfinished SF: 509, Annual Maint Incl: None (Assessor), Interior Features: Common Rec Room,Den/Office,Formal Dining Room,Main Bedroom Bath, Bathroom Level: Lower, Bathroom Description/Room Remarks: Full, Bathroom 2 Level: Upper, Bathroom 2 Description/Room Remarks: Full, Bathroom 3 Level: Upper, Bathroom 3 Description/Room Remarks: Full

Room Types

Bathroom Level: L
Bedroom 2 Level: U
Bedroom 3 Level: U
Bedroom 4 Level: L
Bonus Room Level: L
Den Level: L
Dining Room Level: M
Kitchen Level: M
Laundry Level: L
Living Room Level: M
Other Room Level: M
Primary Bedroom Level: U
Utility Room Level: L
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Michigan City
Elementary School: Lake Hills Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Martin T Krueger Middle School
High School: Michigan City High School
Tax Annual Amount: 19976
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: 995200
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: 45-01-14-227-031 ELYSIUM E 1/2 EX 8 FT S END LOT 32 EX 8 FT S END LT 33 EX X 20
Parcel Number: 460114227031000023
Township: Michigan
Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Stop 29. (Belle Plaine Trail) First left to end of Ridge Rd. House on left. Plenty of parking in driveway behind home.

Appliances

Built-In Electric Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Whole House Fan: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas Grill: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Wood: Yes

Interior Features

Wet Bar: Yes

Levels

Bi-Level: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

Lock Box Serial Number: No

Lot Features

Lake On Lot: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes
Sloped: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Screened: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes

View

Lake: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake Privileges: Yes

Auction

Minimum Opening Bid: 0
Buyer Premium Amount: 0

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	22.00	16.00
Kitchen	Main	15.00	11.00
Bonus Room	Lower	25.00	14.50
Primary Bedroom	Upper	15.50	11.50
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.50	16.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	12.00	16.50
Bedroom 4	Lower	24.50	15.00
Den	Lower	17.00	16.00
Dining Room	Main	9.00	17.00	Breakfast Room
Other	Main	17.00	16.00	Screen Porch
Laundry	Lower	13.00	16.00

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: April - 30 - 2024

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