Waterfront
Address
13700 W 81st Avenue, Dyer, IN
Price
$ 998,500
Property Attributes
- MLS#839897
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLAKE
- CityDyer
- AreaDyer
- NeighborhoodMeridian St John Township
- Zip46311
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1895
- Taxes$ 6999
- Price$ 998,500
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage6223
- Lot Size3.23 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Indiana REALTOR® Association (NIRA)
Property Description
Motivated Seller, put in offer for negotiation: This isn't the same property you saw before, and that's exactly the point. Situated on 3.23 private acres in desirable Dyer and located within the highly sought-after Lake Central School District, this impressive 6,223-square-foot estate was temporarily taken off the market to complete substantial improvements based on buyer and broker feedback. The result is a home that shows better than ever and offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and modern updates. Recent improvements include a brand-new structural concrete driveway, resealed driveways, refreshed landscaping with new sod, roses, evergreens, and seasonal plantings, a professionally waterproofed basement with a transferable 10-year warranty, new Pergo flooring, an upgraded well system with a 5-year warranty, serviced Andersen windows, refreshed bathrooms, an epoxy-coated garage floor, a new tone central cleaning system in the garage, and a fully updated pole barn exterior with new walkways and landscaping. The centerpiece of the home is an incredible 1,728 sq. ft. great room featuring soaring ceilings, four fireplaces, a wet bar, and picturesque pond views. The open-concept kitchen showcases new stone countertops, a custom island, and a coffee bar. Additional features include 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a formal dining room, sunroom, sauna, and a 1,134 sq. ft. pole barn. Enjoy the privacy of acreage, tranquil pond views, no HOA, and a location just minutes from shopping, dining, and major highways. Extensively improved, meticulously maintained, and packed with recent upgrades, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Northwest Indiana's most unique and impressive estates. Come see the transformation for yourself, you won't believe it's the same home!
| High School |
|---|
| Lake Central High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed $1,195,000 |
| 6/8/2026 | 3$1,165,000 |
| 6/17/2026 | 4$1,125,000 |
| 6/26/2026 | 6$1,058,000 |
| 8/7/2026 | 6$998,500 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Utilities | Cable Available,Water Connected,Water Available,Natural Gas Connected,Natural Gas Available,Electricity Connected,Electricity Available |
| Appliances | Built-In Gas Range,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Refrigerator,Range,Other,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Freezer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer |
| Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Screened,Rear Porch,Porch,Patio,Front Porch,Enclosed,Deck |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s),Fire Alarm |
| Year Built | 1895 |
| View | Neighborhood,Trees/Woods,Rural,Pond |
| Township | St. John |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Waterfront Features | Pond |
| Accessibility | Other |
| County | Lake |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Meridian St John Township |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 14 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From US-30,head south on Calumet Avenue. Turn right (west) onto 81st Avenue. Continue approximately 1.5 miles. Property will be on the south side of the road. |
| High School | Lake Central High School |
| City | Dyer |
| High School District | Lake Central |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 152460 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6999 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 504900 |
| Legal Description | PT. E1/2 S1/2 NW S.19 T.35 R.9 308.50X470X298.65X505.25 FT. 3.40 AC. |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Stone Counters,Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting,Pantry,Open Floorplan,Kitchen Island,His and Hers Closets,High Ceilings,Eat-in Kitchen,Double |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 4 |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room,Wood Burning,Other,Living Room,Great Room,Gas |
| Window Features | Aluminum Frames,Insulated Windows,Display Window(s),Bay Window(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 5455 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 3/4 Baths | 3 |
| Laundry Features | Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,Main Level,Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Room Type | Bonus Room,Workshop,Utility Room,Sauna,Primary Bedroom,Living Room,Laundry,Kitchen,Great Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 3 |
| Total Baths | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,Storage,Rain Gutters,Private Yard,Lighting,Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached,Paved,Oversized,Gravel,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Additional Parking,Other |
| Lot Features | Back Yard,Rectangular Lot,Private,Near Public Transit,Paved,Landscaped,Front Yard,Few Trees |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Acres | 3.23 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
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
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