Address
1566 N Dawn Avenue, La Porte, IN
Price
$ 385,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#845785
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLA PORTE
- CityLa Porte
- AreaLa Porte
- NeighborhoodForest Lake Estates
- Zip46350
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built2002
- Taxes$ 3014
- Price$ 385,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3768
- Lot Size0.95 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Indiana REALTOR® Association (NIRA)
Property Description
SPACIOUS is the word that best describes this 3-bedroom all-brick ranch, situated on TWO LOTS totaling over 2 ACRES in Forest Lake Estates. Located just east of La Porte in the New Prairie School District, this home offers a peaceful setting while remaining convenient to shopping, dining and town. Inside, the main level features a HUGE living room that flows into the dining area and kitchen, along with 3 bedrooms, a full bath, 3/4 bath, half bath and main-level laundry. The lower level adds more than 1,500 SQ FT of wide-open family room space, plus a large utility room, another half bath and plenty of possibilities for additional finished living space or bedrooms. Basement stairs provide direct access to the extra-deep 2-car garage. Outside, enjoy a large private patio and more than two acres of space to make your own. Higher ceilings, abundant closets and generous storage throughout add to the home's functionality. With some updating and your own personal touch, this spacious property offers TONS OF POTENTIAL in an established neighborhood.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Prairie Elementary School | New Prairie Middle School | New Prairie High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed $385,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Utilities | Cable Available,Natural Gas Connected,Natural Gas Available,Electricity Connected,Electricity Available |
| Appliances | Dryer,Washer,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Electric Range,Dishwasher |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s) |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service,Circuit Breakers |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Township | Kankakee |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| County | La Porte |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Forest Lake Estates |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Highway 2 East out of LaPorte. Turn Right on to Whitehead Road then left onto N Dawn,Home is the first house on the left |
| High School | New Prairie High School |
| City | La Porte |
| High School District | New Prairie United |
| Zoning Description | residential |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 41382 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional |
| Elementary School | Rolling Prairie Elementary School |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3014 |
| Middle/Junior High School | New Prairie Middle School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 283200 |
| Legal Description | 32-07-29-176-012 FOREST LAKE ESTATES LOT 2 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Recessed Lighting,Pantry,Open Floorplan,Laminate Counters,Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer |
|---|---|
| Window Features | Blinds,Bay Window(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2264 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 2,Other Room,Primary Bedroom,Living Room,Laundry,Kitchen,Family Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Partial |
| Parking Features | Attached,Oversized,Kitchen Level,Garage Faces Side,Driveway,Concrete,Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Features | Back Yard,Landscaped,Front Yard |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.95 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 46350
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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