501 El Portal Drive, Michiana Shores, IN 46360 (MLS# 827855)

501 El Portal Drive, Michiana Shores, IN 46360

$1,360,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,262 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,360,000 List Date: 9/17/2025 Last Modified: 1/16/2026

Overview

Description

One of the most compelling values in Michiana. This exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Craftsman-style home spans over 5,000 square feet of meticulously designed living space, delivering luxury, comfort, and character at an unbeatable price per square foot. From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by soaring ceilings and radiant heated hardwood and stone floors that add warmth and elegance throughout. The open-concept living room is anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace and flooded with natural light, creating a perfect setting for both entertaining and everyday living. The home's design masterfully blends mid-century modern elements with rustic countryside charm, offering a unique and inviting atmosphere. The newly renovated chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, a spacious walk-in pantry, and an oversized quartz island with designer fixtures—ideal for hosting gatherings or preparing gourmet meals. Upstairs, four generously ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 827855

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Rooms Total: 19
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 5100
Below Grade Finished Area: 162
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 90
Living Area: 5262
Year Built: 1950
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Basement: Storage Space; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Stone; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Balcony; Fire Pit; Lighting; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Gas; Gas Log; Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Other Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Country Kitchen; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Upper Level Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Corner Lot; Landscaped; Paved; Private; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Gravel; Off Street; Oversized Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Other Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm; Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Den; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1479000
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
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 501
Street Name: El Portal
Street Suffix: Drive
County: La Porte
State: IN
Postal Code: 46360
Subdivision Name: Michiana Shores 12

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: One of the most compelling values in Michiana. This exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Craftsman-style home spans over 5,000 square feet of meticulously designed living space, delivering luxury, comfort, and character at an unbeatable price per square foot. From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by soaring ceilings and radiant heated hardwood and stone floors that add warmth and elegance throughout. The open-concept living room is anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace and flooded with natural light, creating a perfect setting for both entertaining and everyday living. The home's design masterfully blends mid-century modern elements with rustic countryside charm, offering a unique and inviting atmosphere. The newly renovated chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, a spacious walk-in pantry, and an oversized quartz island with designer fixtures—ideal for hosting gatherings or preparing gourmet meals. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms include three en-suites, providing privacy and flexibility for guests or family. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat with a spa-inspired bathroom, custom closets, a cozy sitting area, and its own fireplace for added comfort. Additional highlights include a dedicated mudroom, a large laundry area, and ample storage throughout. The exterior is equally impressive, with mature trees and lush, maintenance-free landscaping that create a private, serene setting. Enjoy evenings in the hot tub, roast marshmallows around the fire pit, or relax under the stars in your own backyard oasis. Located just a short bike or golf cart ride from Stop 37 and the beach, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Ask your agent for a full list of upgrades and improvements.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-01-16T21:11:56Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-23T01:03:13Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-01-16
Offer Acceptance Date: 2025-12-08
Close Date: 2026-01-16
Close Price: 1360000
Concessions: No
Buyer Financing: Conventional

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Upper Full: 3

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead Std & Supp

Fireplace Features

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

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 2550
Main Level Finished SqFt: 2550
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 81
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 81

Showing Requirements

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Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Main
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Great Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Upper
Other Room Level: Lower
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Utility Room Level: Lower
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 13087
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 1439400
Tax Legal Description: 66-02-18-101-001 EX 15 FT S END LTS 1 2 & 3 MICH SHORES SD 12 BLK 1.
Parcel Number: 460218101001000063
Additional Parcels YN: Yes
Additional Parcels Description: 460218101002000063
Township: Springfield
Directions: US Hwy 12 to right onto Old Grand Beach Rd, left on El Portal.

Appliances

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

Basement

Storage Space: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Stone: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Fire Pit: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Country Kitchen: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Upper Level: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private: Yes
Sprinklers In Front: Yes
Sprinklers In Rear: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
Fire Alarm: Yes
Security Lights: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Great Room	Main	38.42	28.42
Other	Main	20.50	5.90	Foyer
Bedroom 5	Main	10.42	10.33	Currently used as an office.
Kitchen	Main	26.83	15.00
Other	Main	6.75	5.50	Pantry
Dining Room	Main	14.50	8.08
Den	Main	21.33	14.00
Other	Main	6.33	5.50	Bar
Primary Bedroom	Upper	29.83	15.08	Ensuite
Other	Upper	19.00	10.42	Sitting Area
Other	Upper	19.08	5.50	Walk-in Closet
Other	Upper	10.75	6.83	Dressing Room
Bedroom 2	Upper	15.42	9.42
Bedroom 3	Upper	15.00	12.83
Bedroom 4	Upper	19.00	13.08
Other	Upper	14.08	6.42	Nursery/Sleeping Room
Laundry	Upper	8.17	4.42
Utility Room	Lower	11.67	10.50
Other	Lower	10.17	8.25	Mud Room

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: January - 16 - 2026

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