8250 Columbia Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311

$400,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,220 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 75,054 Status: Closed
Current Price: $400,000 List Date: 11/10/2025 Last Modified: 2/12/2026

Overview

Description

EMBRACE TIMELESS CHARM & MODERN COMFORT Set on a stunning 1.7-acre lot in unincorporated St. John Township, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath quad-level home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and everyday convenience—just minutes from the Illinois border with easy access to IL Route 394. Step inside to a stylishly updated eat-in kitchen, showcasing locally crafted Theil custom cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (all included), and new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Designed for both functionality and flow, the kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious deck overlooking the lush landscape, ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The sun-drenched living and dining area features fresh paint, panoramic views, and a cozy gas/wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect setting for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully appointed main bath complete with a whirlpool tub and additional custom ...

Listing Details MLS# 829276

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
8
Above Grade Finished Area
1595
Below Grade Finished Area
625
Below Grade Unfinished Area
625
Living Area
2220
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1961
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres
1.723
Lot Size Square Feet
75054
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; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Basement: Storage Space; Sump Pump; Unfinished Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Gas; Living Room; Wood Burning Heating: Hot Water Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Granite Counters; Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Lower Level Levels: Quad-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Landscaped; Private Parking Features: Attached Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood; Rural; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
424900
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions
Yes
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
8250
Street Name
Columbia
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46311
Subdivision Name
none

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
EMBRACE TIMELESS CHARM & MODERN COMFORT Set on a stunning 1.7-acre lot in unincorporated St. John Township, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath quad-level home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and everyday convenience—just minutes from the Illinois border with easy access to IL Route 394. Step inside to a stylishly updated eat-in kitchen, showcasing locally crafted Theil custom cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (all included), and new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Designed for both functionality and flow, the kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious deck overlooking the lush landscape, ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The sun-drenched living and dining area features fresh paint, panoramic views, and a cozy gas/wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect setting for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully appointed main bath complete with a whirlpool tub and additional custom cabinetry. The lower level adds even more versatility with a 3/4 bath with heated floors, a laundry area, and a custom workspace—perfect for a home office, craft room, or study. A three-seasons room invites you to enjoy the property year-round, while the spacious unfinished basement provides ample storage. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator for peace of mind and a reverse osmosis system with iron curtain filtration. This is more than just a home—it's a private retreat where elegance meets everyday comfort. Don't miss your chance to experience it for yourself. Schedule your private tour today! Seller selling as-is

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-02-12T22:34:12Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2026-02-12
Offer Acceptance Date
2026-01-08
Close Date
2026-02-12
Close Price
400000
Concessions
Yes
Buyer Financing
Conventional

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Lower 3/4
Yes
Upper Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Gas
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
925
Main Level Finished SqFt
670
Lower Level Finished SqFt
625
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 4 Level
Upper
Bonus Room Level
Lower
Dining Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Lake Central
Tax Annual Amount
5836
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
421000
Tax Legal Description
S.156FT. OF N.1010FT. OF W.440FT. OF E.1930FT. OF NW SE & N1/2 SW S.19 T.35 R.9 1.723A. EX.E.30FT.
Parcel Number
451119326010000032
Additional Parcels YN
No
Township
St. John
Directions
Patterson/St. John Road to 81st go west on 81st Ave to Columbia Ave south to home.

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Basement

Storage Space
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes
Whirlpool Tub
Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level
Yes

Levels

Quad-Level
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Private
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Rural
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 13.00 20.00
Dining Room Main 13.00 8.00
Kitchen Main 10.00 22.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 16.00 11.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 14.00 11.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 12.00 13.00
Bedroom 4 Upper 12.00 9.00
Bonus Room Lower 25.00 23.00
Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real
Last Updated: February - 12 - 2026
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