302 Menke Road
Trail Creek, IN 46360
$249,000
You've finally found it! Your oasis in the country, perfectly positioned near woods and wildlife and off of the beaten path. Relax with some calm and peace, sitting on the back porch and enjoying the breeze on more than a half acre of land. Confidently knowing you have a new 15k whole home generator with all new electrical panels. New septic, roof, gutters, sealed driveway, painted garage floors, sump pump line, back deck and kitchen appliances all within the last year or so! The Windows, furnace and well bladder have also been recently updated. Just a small hop off of highway 20 for work and still close to town for shopping. New Buffalo is ~10 miles away and Lake Michigan is only ~ 4. Come explore all of the amenities our area has to offer! Inside, you have a sunroom off of the garage and straight into the kitchen pantry area. The warm wood cabinetry gives the kitchen a cabin feel, with rich character and craftsmanship. If you love nature and entertaining, this is the place for you. With the sunroom, back porch and basement all lined up off of the kitchen it sets up a good flow around for events. There is plenty of room to entertain for the holidays and also relax for morning coffee, evening unwinding, or watching the seasons change through the trees. Stretch out in the 2 car garage for some projects, then head down ...
+ Read More| MLS #: | 846379 |
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| Listing Price: | $249,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Subtype 1: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Three Quarter Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Square Footage: | 1,948 |
| Annual Tax Amount: | $406 |
| Lot Square Footage: | 22,651.2 |
| Acres: | 0.52 |
| City/Town: | Trail Creek |
| County: | La Porte |
| Zip: | 46360 |
| Year Built: | 1955 |
| Directions: | Highway 20 west to Menke Rd on your left. Follow the curves and turn right where it turns into a dead end road. |
| Appliances: | Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher |
| Basement : | Yes |
| Exterior Features: | Rain Gutters |
| Interior Features: | Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Laminate Counters, His and Hers Closets |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Township: | Michigan |
| Utilities : | Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected |
| State: | IN |
| Basement Type: | Bath/Stubbed, Full, Daylight |
| Garage # Of Cars: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Heating: | Natural Gas |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-04 |
| Lot Features: | Back Yard, Wooded, Few Trees |
| Status: | Active |
| Parcel Number: | 460135327002000026 |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener |
| High School District: | Michigan City |
| Levels: | One |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, VA Loan, USDA Loan, FHA |
| Living Area Source: | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,104 |
| Laundry Features: | Lower Level, Laundry Room |
| Pool Features: | None |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Water Source: | Well |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Rear Porch, Porch, Patio, Front Porch, Deck |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Third Party Approval |
| View: | Rural, Trees/Woods |
| Absolute Longitude: | 86.846298 |
| Attribution Contact: | 866-285-2773 |
| Auction Yn: | No |
| Basement Level Finished Sq Ft: | 844.00 |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area: | 0 |
| Census Tract: | 406.00 |
| Earnest Money Deposit: | 2000.0000 |
| Exemptions: | Homestead |
| Exemption Yn: | Yes |
| List Number Main: | 846379 |
| List Number Prefix: | 00 |
| List Office Address: | 517 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360 |
| Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: | 0.00 |
| Main Level Finished Sq Ft: | 1104.00 |
| Upper Level Finished Sq Ft: | 0.00 |
| Vow Entire Listing Display: | 1 |
Listing Courtesy of: Atlas Real Estate Associates,
Listing Agent: Christina Steele
866-285-2773
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