609 E Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN 46301 (MLS# 821226)

609 E Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN 46301

$1,281,250

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,435 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,314 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,281,250 List Date: 5/22/2025 Last Modified: 6/25/2025

Overview

Description

A Modernist Retreat in Beverly Shores As seen in Crain's Chicago!! A young couple from Evanston, enjoying early success and driven by a shared love for nature, sought a peaceful retreat away from city life. Their journey led them to the charming Town of Beverly Shores, a hidden gem nestled along the dunes of Lake Michigan. Enchanted by the area's natural beauty and serenity, they enlisted the talents of renowned Chicago architect Al Belrose. Belrose, known for his distinctive Mid-Century Industrial designs in River Forest, brought a unique vision to the project. Though influenced by the likes of Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius, Belrose proudly asserted that his work stood apart with a signature style all its own. The result is a timeless modernist home that harmonizes effortlessly with its surroundings. Still owned by the original family, the home is now ready to welcome a new steward—someone who will appreciate its thoughtful design and connection to nature. Walls of glass ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 821226

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 15
Above Grade Finished Area: 2060
Below Grade Finished Area: 375
Living Area: 2435
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1968
Garage YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
Lot Size Square Feet: 28314
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Wood Siding; Other Cooling: None Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: Balcony; Lighting Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Linoleum; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: High Ceilings; Open Floorplan Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: Other Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Wooded; Other Parking Features: Off Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Screened Possession: Negotiable Roof: Other Security Features: Fire Alarm Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Other View: Lake; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Beach Access; Lake Front; Lake Privileges Window Features: Aluminum Frames; Insulated Windows; Wood Frames Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1100000
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: 609
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: Lake Front
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46301
Subdivision Name: Beverly Shores

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: A Modernist Retreat in Beverly Shores As seen in Crain's Chicago!! A young couple from Evanston, enjoying early success and driven by a shared love for nature, sought a peaceful retreat away from city life. Their journey led them to the charming Town of Beverly Shores, a hidden gem nestled along the dunes of Lake Michigan. Enchanted by the area's natural beauty and serenity, they enlisted the talents of renowned Chicago architect Al Belrose. Belrose, known for his distinctive Mid-Century Industrial designs in River Forest, brought a unique vision to the project. Though influenced by the likes of Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius, Belrose proudly asserted that his work stood apart with a signature style all its own. The result is a timeless modernist home that harmonizes effortlessly with its surroundings. Still owned by the original family, the home is now ready to welcome a new steward—someone who will appreciate its thoughtful design and connection to nature. Walls of glass bring the outdoors in, immersing you in the home's natural dune setting. The true centerpiece lies to the north, where panoramic views of Lake Michigan steal the show. Whether it's a gentle summer breeze or a dramatic display from Mother Nature, the lake never ceases to amaze. Inside, oversized bedrooms feature generous windows that frame the landscape. Two offices offer stunning lake views—perfect for remote work or creative pursuits. The open common areas are wrapped in glass, ideal for entertaining large gatherings or enjoying peaceful solitude.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-06-25T21:48:46Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-06-25
Offer Acceptance Date: 2025-06-04
Close Date: 2025-06-25
Close Price: 1281250
Concessions: No
Buyer Financing: Cash

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Upper 3/4: 2
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Fireplace Features

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

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 2060
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 375
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please confirm all room dimensions. Listing Realtor will be there to open up. 219-406-8090 Proof of Funds required. Please use Meridian for Earnest Money.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Lower
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room Level: Lower
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Michigan City
Tax Annual Amount: 10763.4
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: Fr. H Bartletts Beverly Shores Unit D Lots 1 & 2 Blk 92 Dr400 P111
Parcel Number: 640403226001000011
Township: Pine
Directions: US Hwy 12 to Broadway. Turn North and proceed to Lake Front Dive. Turn right (east) and proceed to Hutchinson . House is on the east corner of Hutchinson and Lake Front.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Lighting: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Linoleum: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

High Ceilings: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Other: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Wooded: Yes
Other: Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes

Security Features

Fire Alarm: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Lake: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Waterfront Features

Beach Access: Yes
Lake Front: Yes
Lake Privileges: Yes

Window Features

Aluminum Frames: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	28.30	15.90	Fireplace
Kitchen	Main	15.50	8.50
Other	Main	12.50	10.10	Lounge
Other	Main	16.10	5.80	Foyer
Dining Room	Main	17.80	12.00
Other	Main	24.20	22.90	Sunroom
Other	Main	7.10	4.10	Bathroom
Other	Main	9.90	4.10	Bathroom
Primary Bedroom	Main	17.90	15.10
Other	Main	7.10	4.10	Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 2	Main	17.11	13.50
Bedroom 3	Main	14.30	10.10
Bedroom 4	Main	11.70	9.90
Laundry	Lower	19.90	11.60
Other	Lower	13.30	11.80	Entry

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: June - 25 - 2025

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