498 S Court Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (MLS# 837634)

498 S Court Street, Crown Point, IN 46307

New Listing

$995,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,994 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 25,308 Status: Active

Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

The Historic Maack House is now Available. ........Step into timeless elegance in this circa 1913 historic home, offering over 4,300 square feet of character and craftsmanship in the heart of Crown Point's sought-after "Ruffle Shirt Hill." Listed on the National Historic Registry, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence blends architectural heritage with spacious living. A grand foyer welcomes you with original hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. The expansive living room features a stunning all-brick wood-burning fireplace, while a light-filled sunroom just beyond offers walls of windows and a second floor to ceiling brick cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing year-round. The formal dining room is a true showpiece, highlighted by original stained glass windows and an impressive coffered, beamed ceiling—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, a graceful staircase leads to four bedrooms, including former maid's quarters with a powder room, along with additional bedrooms offering generou ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 837634

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 9
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2994
Living Area: 2994
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1913
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.581
Lot Size Square Feet: 25308
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Other Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Zoned Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Exterior Features: Private Yard Fencing: Back Yard Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning; Other Flooring: Hardwood Heating: Hot Water; Zoned Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Levels: 3-Sty or more Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Front Yard; Landscaped; Private; Wooded Parking Features: Additional Parking; Alley Access; Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; On Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable Roof: Other Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security Lights; Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows; Storm Window(s) Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 995000
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: 498
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Court
Street Suffix: Street
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46307
Subdivision Name: none

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: The Historic Maack House is now Available. ........Step into timeless elegance in this circa 1913 historic home, offering over 4,300 square feet of character and craftsmanship in the heart of Crown Point's sought-after "Ruffle Shirt Hill." Listed on the National Historic Registry, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence blends architectural heritage with spacious living. A grand foyer welcomes you with original hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. The expansive living room features a stunning all-brick wood-burning fireplace, while a light-filled sunroom just beyond offers walls of windows and a second floor to ceiling brick cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing year-round. The formal dining room is a true showpiece, highlighted by original stained glass windows and an impressive coffered, beamed ceiling—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, a graceful staircase leads to four bedrooms, including former maid's quarters with a powder room, along with additional bedrooms offering generous closet space and a full bath. The landing showcases more beautiful stained glass, adding to the home's historic charm. The third floor is a one-of-a-kind retreat, featuring a spectacular log cabin-style great room with vaulted pine ceilings, a striking stone, electric fireplace, and an open loft—perfect as a gathering space, studio, or private getaway.Full unfinished basement with outside entry and tons of storage. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with unmatched character and space. Updates include boiler 2023, updated eat in kitchen ,Unico AC and 2 condenser,flat roofs,chimney tuck pointed,whole house generator . You don't want to miss this one. More detailed history of the Maack House is in attachments.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-23T17:29:25Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-23

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Upper 1/2: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes
Other: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1332
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1662
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 4326
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Use showing time . Buyer agents to provide Kathleen with pre approval prior to being confirmed for showings.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Upper
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 5064
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 459400
Tax Legal Description: PT. NE. SW. S.8 T.34 R.8 .50 A.
Parcel Number: 451608330016000042
Township: Center
Directions: Crown Point square go south on Court st past south st . Home on left side.
Cross Street: Hayes Ct
Census Tract: 431.03

Accessibility Features

Accessible Approach with Ramp: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Crown Molding: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Levels

3-Sty or more: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lot Features

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

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Alley Access: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
On Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
Security Lights: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Kitchen	Main	24.00	15.00	Eat in , large Island, ceramic title and 1946 Okeefe Merritt stove
Dining Room	Main	15.00	15.00	Original stained glass,built in cabinet, wood beams and curtain rods
Living Room	Main	29.00	15.00	Wood burning FP , Crown Molding
Sunroom	Main	17.00	11.00	Fireplace, loads of windows
Primary Bedroom	Upper	16.00	15.00	His and Hers closets, hardwood
Bedroom 2	Upper	15.00	13.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	15.00	12.00	2 closets
Bedroom 4	Upper	15.00	13.00	maids room
Family Room	Upper	41.00	14.00	Finished attic with pine

Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real

Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026

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