8256 E State Road 2, New Carlisle, IN 46552 (MLS# 836302)

8256 E State Road 2, New Carlisle, IN 46552

$199,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,751 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 174,240 Status: Active

Current Price: $199,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

Charming cottage-style home situated on 4 scenic acres in the desirable New Prairie School District. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property features a unique cobblestone exterior and offers a solid opportunity for buyers looking to add their own updates and personal touches. The walkout basement provides excellent potential for additional living space, recreation area, or storage. Enjoy low property taxes and abundant outdoor space with wooded acreage ideal for recreation, privacy, and nature lovers. Conveniently located in New Carlisle, positioned between LaPorte and South Bend, with the area experiencing continued economic development. Property is adjacent to the former Finger Lake. A rare chance to own acreage with character, location, and future upside.

Listing Details MLS# 836302

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 6
Above Grade Finished Area: 2239
Below Grade Finished Area: 512
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 820
Living Area: 2751
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1917
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 4
Lot Size Square Feet: 174240
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator; Washer; Other Basement: Full Construction Materials: Stone; Stucco Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Propane Interior Features: None Laundry Features: Lower Level Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Wooded Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Propane View: Rural; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 252925
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8256
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: State Road 2
County: La Porte
State: IN
Postal Code: 46552
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Charming cottage-style home situated on 4 scenic acres in the desirable New Prairie School District. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property features a unique cobblestone exterior and offers a solid opportunity for buyers looking to add their own updates and personal touches. The walkout basement provides excellent potential for additional living space, recreation area, or storage. Enjoy low property taxes and abundant outdoor space with wooded acreage ideal for recreation, privacy, and nature lovers. Conveniently located in New Carlisle, positioned between LaPorte and South Bend, with the area experiencing continued economic development. Property is adjacent to the former Finger Lake. A rare chance to own acreage with character, location, and future upside.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-12T12:53:56Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-12T12:53:56Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-01
Back on Market Date: 2026-05-01

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Hmstd, Supp.

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 907
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1332
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 512
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Use Showingtime to make all appointments. SentriKey box on front door.

Room Types

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

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: New Prairie United
Tax Annual Amount: 1536
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 78-08-09-300-004 IN NE 1/4 SW 1/4 N OF LAKE S9 T37 R1 4 AC
Parcel Number: 460809300004000068
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Wills
Directions: Head toward IN-2 E, Turn right onto IN-2 E, At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto the IN-2 E ramp, Merge onto IN-2 E, destination will be on the right.
Census Tract: 419

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes

Construction Materials

Stone: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Propane: Yes

Interior Features

None: Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level: Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Enclosed: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Propane: Yes

View

Rural: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	23.80	15.70
Kitchen	Main	15.30	8.80	L Shaped 16x6
Dining Room	Main	15.20	15.30
Primary Bedroom	Upper	18.60	11.50
Bedroom 2	Main	13.50	9.00
Bedroom 3	Main	12.00	10.00

Listing Office: Blackrock Real Estate Services

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026

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