3809 Manawa Lane, Michiana Shores, IN 46360

$650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,213 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,500 Status: Accepting Backup Offers
Current Price: $650,000 List Date: 4/16/2026 Last Modified: 4/21/2026

Overview

Description

Designed for effortless getaways and easy lake living, this storybook Michiana cabin delivers irreplaceable charm paired with upgrades you'll truly appreciate. Offering 3 bedrooms and one thoughtfully designed bathroom, the layout features separate toilet and shower spaces and a double vanity that feels straight out of a design magazine. Inside, you are greeted by the home's true showstopper: the original two story Michiana stone fireplace, a rare and beautiful centerpiece that defines the soul of the cottage. Lofted ceilings and an open floor plan allow the home to live larger than expected, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The newly renovated kitchen shines with Bosch appliances, Kohler fixtures, gold accents, rounded tile, and fresh cabinetry, and opens directly to one of two screened in porches—perfect for summer evenings and quiet mornings alike. Custom window treatments throughout the home add a refined finishing touch while enhancing comfort and privacy. Beh ...

Listing Details MLS# 837218

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
8
Above Grade Finished Area
1213
Living Area
1213
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1938
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.1263
Lot Size Square Feet
5500
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Storage Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Tile Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Double Vanity; High Ceilings; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Main Level Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Landscaped; Wooded Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Driveway; Gravel Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
650000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name
OOR
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
3809
Street Name
Manawa
Street Suffix
Lane
County
La Porte
State
IN
Postal Code
46360
Subdivision Name
Mich Shores SD

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Designed for effortless getaways and easy lake living, this storybook Michiana cabin delivers irreplaceable charm paired with upgrades you'll truly appreciate. Offering 3 bedrooms and one thoughtfully designed bathroom, the layout features separate toilet and shower spaces and a double vanity that feels straight out of a design magazine. Inside, you are greeted by the home's true showstopper: the original two story Michiana stone fireplace, a rare and beautiful centerpiece that defines the soul of the cottage. Lofted ceilings and an open floor plan allow the home to live larger than expected, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The newly renovated kitchen shines with Bosch appliances, Kohler fixtures, gold accents, rounded tile, and fresh cabinetry, and opens directly to one of two screened in porches—perfect for summer evenings and quiet mornings alike. Custom window treatments throughout the home add a refined finishing touch while enhancing comfort and privacy. Behind the scenes, the home has undergone extensive system upgrades including brand new plumbing, brand new electrical (generator ready), all new windows, four energy efficient mini splits for heating and cooling, and a tankless on demand water heater. Additional improvements include new flooring, baseboards, appliances, fresh paint, and more. Step outside to enjoy beautiful, maintenance free landscaping designed so you can truly relax when you come to the beach, along with an outdoor shower and a large shed for storing all your lake life necessities. Located on a peaceful street just .2 miles from the beach, this home perfectly captures the essence of effortless Michiana living.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-04-21T19:10:50Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2026-04-21
Contingent
Accepting Backup Offers
Offer Acceptance Date
2026-04-20

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Other: 2% deduction

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
64
Main Level Finished SqFt
1149
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Please use Showing Time.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Other Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
7072
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
251000
Tax Legal Description
44-01-12-429-020 MICH SHORES SD 2 LT 32 BLK 9
Parcel Number
460112429020000024
Zoning Description
Residential
Township
Michigan
Directions
Michiana Dr to Pontiac to Manawa Trail. Home on the left
Cross Street
Pontiac Trail
Census Tract
412

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Washer
Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Exterior Features

Fire Pit
Yes
Storage
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Double Vanity
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Primary Bedroom Main 8.00 8.00
Bedroom 2 Main 9.00 6.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 8.00 5.00
Laundry Main 4.00 4.00
Living Room Main 17.00 14.00
Kitchen Main 14.00 14.00
Other Main 12.00 7.00 Screened Porch
Other Main 10.00 8.00 Screened Porch
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026
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