3 S Shore Avenue, Beverly Shores, IN 46301 (MLS# 836607)

3 S Shore Avenue, Beverly Shores, IN 46301

$1,385,000

View of Lake Michigan from the bottom of the driveway

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,834 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 32,214 Status: Pending

Current Price: $1,385,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

Perched atop a scenic dune with water views in Beverly Shores, this distinctive two-story home offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and close proximity to Lake Michigan. Built in 1976, the residence features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 2,814 square feet, thoughtfully designed to embrace its serene surroundings. Set on an expansive 32,214-square-foot lot, the property is surrounded by mature trees and native landscape, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from the shoreline. Located approximately 250 feet from the lakefront, enjoy seasonal water views and the soothing sound of waves year-round. Inside, a spacious and functional layout offers generous living areas ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The living and dining rooms are highlighted by cathedral ceilings, while large windows fill the home with natural light and frame picturesque dune and woodland views. A wood-burning fireplace in the family room and a gas fireplace in the living room add warmth and ch ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 836607

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 9
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 2834
Living Area: 2834
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1976
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.7395
Lot Size Square Feet: 32214
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Construction Materials: Brick; Wood Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fencing: Partial Fireplace Features: Family Room; Gas; Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Central; Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Stone Counters; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Front Yard; Wooded Parking Features: Additional Parking; Asphalt; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected View: Lake; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1385000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions: No
Owner Name: James H and Barbara Ann Petru
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Shore
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46301
Subdivision Name: Frederick H Bartletts Beverly

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Perched atop a scenic dune with water views in Beverly Shores, this distinctive two-story home offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and close proximity to Lake Michigan. Built in 1976, the residence features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 2,814 square feet, thoughtfully designed to embrace its serene surroundings. Set on an expansive 32,214-square-foot lot, the property is surrounded by mature trees and native landscape, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from the shoreline. Located approximately 250 feet from the lakefront, enjoy seasonal water views and the soothing sound of waves year-round. Inside, a spacious and functional layout offers generous living areas ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The living and dining rooms are highlighted by cathedral ceilings, while large windows fill the home with natural light and frame picturesque dune and woodland views. A wood-burning fireplace in the family room and a gas fireplace in the living room add warmth and character throughout the seasons. The home also features a 224-square-foot porch, perfect for enjoying summer evenings and lake breezes, along with dedicated office space, abundant storage, and a large two-car garage. The upper and lower levels provide flexibility for guests, remote work, or additional gathering space. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a weekend escape, this unique dune-top home captures the essence of lakeside living, where privacy, nature, and convenience come together in one remarkable setting. Ideally located within the Indiana Dunes area, Beverly Shores offers a commuter rail stop on the South Shore Line with direct access to downtown Chicago, approximately 55 miles away.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-06T22:36:26Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-06
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-04-06

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4: Yes
Upper 3/4: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2
Family Room: Yes
Gas: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1799
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1035
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: The house is occupied, and a 24-hour notice is greatly appreciated. Owners have dogs and will need time to secure them prior to showings. Seller's Broker will be at all showings. Please contact the listing agent to schedule showings at 219-771-1928 or 312-209-3737 (John).

Room Types

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

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 8222
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 845600
Tax Legal Description: FR. H BARTLETTS BEVERLY SHORES LOTS 28,29& 30 BLK 3
Parcel Number: 640403176022000011
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Pine
Directions: Route 12, North on Broadway to Lake Michigan. Right on Lakefront Dr. Right on Shore Drive, Property is 2nd driveway on the left.
Cross Street: Ripplewater
Census Tract: 501.07

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Asphalt: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Lake: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Living Room	Upper	20.50	12.00
Dining Room	Upper	14.67	12.00
Kitchen	Upper	13.25	25.00
Primary Bedroom	Upper	16.25	14.83
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.33	14.83
Office	Upper	6.25	6.25
Bedroom 3	Main	11.00	12.67
Family Room	Main	12.50	30.50
Foyer	Main	9.00	13.75

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026

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