This beautiful lakefront home offers stunning lake views and modern amenities throughout. The spacious, updated kitchen features quartz countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, eat-up island and premium stainless steel Kitchenaid appliances—perfect for entertaining. The open-concept great room boasts a gorgeous brick fireplace and panoramic views of Big Cedar Lake. The main-level master suite is a private retreat with a remodeled bath featuring smart mirrors, tiled shower, ceramic tile flooring, electric fireplace & mantle plus a generous walk-in closet. The walk-out lower level provides a second inviting living area with another beautiful brick fireplace, fully equipped kitchenette, and a third bedroom with ingress/egress—ideal for guests or extended family. Additional highlights include luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout, Andersen windows and an oversized attached garage with 10’ ceilings, epoxy floors and abundant storage. Enjoy lake life to the fullest with a gravel drive leading down to your private sandy beach, muck mats for a firm lake bottom and a Shore Station covered boat lift—ready for boating season! Big Cedar Lake is an all-sports lake with unlimited speed from 1PM to 4PM and connects to Little Cedar and Round Lake for even more water adventures. Conveniently located just off IN-9 in the Tri-Lakes area, this lakefront gem offers both serenity and accessibility.
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$595,000
1609 E Schug Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
3beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.58 Acres Lot
$629,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,344 Estimated rent
Home value
$629,200
$440,000 - $900,000
$2,344/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 03:03pm
Listed by:
Adam Ertel Cell:260-417-1132,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Bought with:
Mark Skibowski, RB14038881
Re/Max Lakes
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202517299
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Range/Oven Hk Up Gas/Elec, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Countertops-Solid Surf, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Split Br Floor Plan, Kitchenette, Stand Up Shower, Main Level Bedroom Suite
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Six Panel Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Recreation Room, 1st Bdrm, Electric, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 936
- Finished area below ground: 936
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Garage Utilities, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Boat Lift-Covered
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Picket,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Waterfront-Level Bank, Deck on Waterfront, Pier/Dock, Private Beach, Lake Front, Ski Lake
- Body of water: Big Cedar Lake
- Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(0),Water Frontage(50)
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 120X47X253X50X224
- Features: Sloped, Lake, Rural Subdivision, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed
- Parcel number: 920302305014.000011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Walkout Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Dimensional Shingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: REMC
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Columbia City
- Subdivision: Cedar Lake
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $595,000 |
Source:  IRMLS #202517299 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Pending sale | $595,000$318/sqft |
Source:  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #202517299 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000+218.2% |
Source: IRMLS #202517299 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2002 | Sold | $187,000+6.9% |
Source: IRMLS #2204836 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2001 | Sold | $175,000 |
Source: IRMLS #2102125 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,052 +18.3% | $422,100 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $2,579 +6.1% | $381,500 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $2,430 +5.5% | $310,900 +12.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46725
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Northern Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Indian Springs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 8/10Columbia City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northern Heights
- Middle: Indian Springs
- High: Columbia City
- District: Whitley CO Cons Schools
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Indiana
- Whitley County
- Columbia City
- 46725
- 1609 E Schug Rd