1226 Michigan Ave, La porte, IN 46350
FOR SALE

1226 Michigan Ave
La porte, IN 46350

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5,585 sqft
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5,585 sqft

$314,900

Original price: $314,900
Est. Mortgage $1,941/mo*
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 'The Martin House' located on Beautiful Michigan Ave in Downtown Laporte. Owners have Loved this Home for over 30 years & finally it's time to hand the keys over! Built in 1880 there is so much to Appreciate as you walk through each & every room.. From the Re-Designed Oversized Kitchen with Coffee Bar ~ open to the Dining Room\Living area your day's of Hosting those wonderful get-togethers will be the talk of the Town! Home has lots of updates - from Ventless Fireplaces used to Heat, to the Bathroom & Kitchen Ceramic Heated Floors & Extra Blow-in Insulation to keep the house Cool in the Summer & Warm in the Winter. The Vintage Home has over 5000 sq. ft. of Finished Living Space. Enclosed Porches will be your comfy space to enjoy throughout the year - approx. 1/3 Acre (2 lots) - Backyard is Fenced-in with a Deck and offers great space for gatherings. Could be Zoned Business if Commercial Building is more of an interest to you ~ New 200 Amp Service has been Installed as well as New Forced Heat Furnace & Ductwork - come take a look!

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
No HOA Fee
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
25 days ago

Home Details for 1226 Michigan Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5585 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Dryer-Gas, Oven-Built-InDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Gravity,RadiantHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s),Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 6Fireplace: Den, Living Room, Recreation Room, Three +, VentlessHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: Full
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 5585 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 461001103013.000043

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $314,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: LaPorteCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: LincolnElementary School District: Laporte Community School Corp.Jr High / Middle School: La PorteJr High / Middle School District: Laporte Community School Corp.High School: La PorteHigh School District: Laporte Community School Corp.

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 202411124

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5585 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.1881 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.25Buyer Agency Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 202411124
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Michael Tezak, (219) 405-3647
Realty Executives Premier
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202411124

Price History for 1226 Michigan Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/15/2024$299,900PriceChange
NIRA #801074
03/21/2024$314,900Listed For SaleNIRA #801074
02/01/2024ListingRemovedNIRA #538310
11/30/2023$324,900PriceChange
NIRA #538310
11/03/2023$334,900PriceChange
NIRA #538310
10/13/2023$349,900PriceChange
NIRA #538310
09/14/2023$365,000Listed For SaleNIRA #538310

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$214
Assessment$10,700
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Comparable Sales for 1226 Michigan Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.06
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$510,000
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4
3
5,188
0.11
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$255,000
06/14/23
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3
2,696
0.18
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$460,000
09/12/23
4
2
4,004
0.10
Single-Family Home
$185,000
07/28/23
3
2
1,664
0.17
Single-Family Home
$265,000
06/28/23
4
2
2,194
0.20
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$225,000
03/29/24
5
2
3,154
0.16
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$249,900
09/13/23
3
3
2,364
0.16
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$95,000
07/05/23
4
3
2,699

What Locals Say about La Porte

  • Raul Rodriguez
    "I don’t talk really much with they , I just normally say Hi and that’s all , but I think that we live in a safe place . "
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    "People walk their dogs and pick up after them. The dogs are friendly and playful. We know who belongs with each resident. "
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  • Andrewcrum1000
    "Laporte has its flaws just like any other town. It’s not to populated but it’s also not a small town. There isn’t much to do when it comes to activities however there are places nearby that aren’t to far that have plenty of options."
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  • Keela W.
    "4th of July parade, la porte County fair, 4th of july fireworks, memorial day parade, cruise nights, meth dealers on every street corner around town 24/7"
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    "Dogs are plentiful here. Most residents tolerate the dogs because they’re well behaved. And all dogs are leashed when they’re walked. "
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  • Gentlebreeze1970
    "I've lived here since 1991. I love being in the country while being close to town. it is fairly quiet, although you can hear rifle fire every so often."
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  • Larry W.
    "I work in Illinois so it is a long boring commute every day. That is the one downside of living where I do. Not a lot of jobs."
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    "Its a nice place to live, plenty of things to do during the summer with alm the parks and water fronts."
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    "the traffic moves very smoothly and it never takes long to get from one end of town to the other. there's lots of open roads without traffic lights and backroads where you can take in all the scenery. "
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  • Samantha S.
    "Great school system, wonderful parks, lots of kids and sidewalks. Very friendly environment. Lots of kids sports. The middle school is amazing! "
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    "45 minutes to south bend or 50 minutes to Chicago 2.5 to Indianapolis . Near by airports south bend and Chicago a d Gary"
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    "I'm sorry to say that where I live , the drugs and criminal activity is extremely bad . Every day out in the open these criminals are dealing drugs and nothing is being done . I love my City , but something has to be done ."
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  • Attymarshall
    "Many other dog walkers in the area. Very friendly. Also there are several trails where you can walk dogs and fields where you can let dogs run."
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  • Micah S. Beal
    "The Management is awesome and the Maintenance Men are good people too . Some of the neighbors are good to us and the rest were Evicted Due To Doing Illegal Drugs Ext. The police department are slow to respond to people Fornicating in front of our windows in their Vehicle in handicapped parking spot without Valid Handicap Plates or Plack . Their is an major miscommunication ."
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    "Michigan City & La Porte are growing. We are close to Chicago and South Bend. The area has plenty of family activities, zoos, parks, lakes and more."
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    "Less than 2 miles to work. No traffic signals or stop signs. Couldn’t be easier. "...."................."
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    "dogs have room to roam in the yard and streets are quiet for walksn but neighbors leave their dogs free to accost anyone walking by. Nearby state park welcomes leashed dogs."
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  • Cindy T.
    "Nothing. That I can think of. Owners would most likely enjoy this neighborhood. Our Subdivision is kinda like a circle. One can go around & around with not a lot of traffic. Peaceful, Quiet area."
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  • Debrak
    "My husband and I have lived here for 15 years. We love our area that has lots of adult trees and that it’s outside of the city of LaPorte. We especially love being between both Michigan City and LaPorte. "
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    "Nothing makes this place unique. Maybe the messed up roads and sidewalks. Probably the messed up sidewalks. There's also the meth problem here. "
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  • Sandie A.
    "We moved to our neighborhood 18 years ago when there was not alot for sale on the market. We moved where we did for the elementary school. We are in a prime location where we are close to everything driving wise. The neighborhood is quiet and has really grown but with long time neighbors. It makes it a special place to call home."
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    "Nice neighborhood. Stores and restaurants close by. Convenient location. Friendly neighbors. Minutes from work. "
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    "job in this area. i have family out here. but ive lived in laporte county all my life quite place. great place to visit"
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Michael Tezak, Realty Executives Premier
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Offer of compensation is made only to participants of the Indiana Regional Multiple Listing Service, LLC (IRMLS).
1226 Michigan Ave, La porte, IN 46350 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 5,585 sqft single-family home built in 1880. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by IRMLS on Apr 4, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202411124.