812 S Lake Park Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342 (MLS# 836289)

812 S Lake Park Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342

$249,900

Basement area to Laundry & Furnace rooms

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,314 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

Charming English Cottage near Lake George. Step into timeless elegance with this 3-4 bedroom English cottage bursting with character and warmth. From arched doorways and plaster walls to built-ins and a decorative fireplace, this authentic Sears home is loaded with charisma and vintage charm. Enjoy a new kitchen with all new appliances, fresh paint and carpet, a partially finished basement complete with a bar, laundry area, and excellent storage. Perfect for extended family or guests, the home includes a versatile teen suite or mother-in-law apartment with 1-2 bedroom, a kitchenette, living room and full bath. Located just minutes from Lake George, all schools, and the quaint downtown. This home combines storybook charm with everyday convenience. Truly one-of-a-kind full of history, heart, and modern comfort! Taxes reflect no exemptions. Once exemptions kick in, taxes should be est. 2600.00.

Listing Details MLS# 836289

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 11
Above Grade Finished Area: 1640
Below Grade Finished Area: 674
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 300
Living Area: 2314
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1929
Garage YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Square Feet: 7840.8
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Partially Finished; Sump Pump Cooling: Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 264900
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Riley Joe T
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 812
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Lake Park
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46342
Subdivision Name: N/A

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Charming English Cottage near Lake George. Step into timeless elegance with this 3-4 bedroom English cottage bursting with character and warmth. From arched doorways and plaster walls to built-ins and a decorative fireplace, this authentic Sears home is loaded with charisma and vintage charm. Enjoy a new kitchen with all new appliances, fresh paint and carpet, a partially finished basement complete with a bar, laundry area, and excellent storage. Perfect for extended family or guests, the home includes a versatile teen suite or mother-in-law apartment with 1-2 bedroom, a kitchenette, living room and full bath. Located just minutes from Lake George, all schools, and the quaint downtown. This home combines storybook charm with everyday convenience. Truly one-of-a-kind full of history, heart, and modern comfort! Taxes reflect no exemptions. Once exemptions kick in, taxes should be est. 2600.00.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05T21:52:14Z
Major Change Type: Back on Market
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-15T16:45:03Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05
Back on Market Date: 2026-06-05

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Fireplace Features

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

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 666
Main Level Finished SqFt: 974
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 674
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Use showing assist

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: Upper
Laundry Level: Basement
Living Room Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Hobart
Elementary School: Joan Martin Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Hobart Middle School
High School: Hobart High School
Tax Annual Amount: 3713
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 155200
Tax Legal Description: S.50FT OF N.194FT OF E.155FT. OF SE1/4 SE1/4 S.31 T.36 R.7.178AC.
Parcel Number: 450931477023000018
Township: Hobart
Directions: 61st Ave east to Wisconsin St. North to 8th Street. East to S. Lake Park Avenue. South to property on right side
Cross Street: S. 8th Street
Census Tract: 420

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Partially Finished: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Linoleum: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Pantry: Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod: Yes

Listing Terms

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

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	17.00	16.00	new carpet
Dining Room	Main	14.50	11.00	new carpet
Kitchen	Main	10.00	8.00	Tile
Primary Bedroom	Main	12.00	11.00	new carpet
Bedroom 2	Main	11.00	10.00	new carpet
Family Room	Basement	37.00	13.60
Laundry	Basement	16.00	8.00
Bonus Room	Basement	11.00	8.60
Bedroom 3	Upper	16.00	7.60	new carpet
Living Room	Upper	12.00	10.50	new carpet could be 4th bedroom
Kitchen	Upper	14.50	11.00

Listing Office: Ginter Realty

Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026

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