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10281 County Road 4, Middlebury, IN, 46540

3beds
1baths
1,990sqft
$374,900
$188price/sqft
$2,670/moest. monthly cost
$106,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Peace is all you will think of at this home. Nestled on 1 acre in the desirable Middlebury area, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers a perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and potential. Just seconds from Stone Lake, the property is currently a successful Airbnb and a proven income-producing opportunity. It is ideal as a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment. Inside, the layout includes a unique catwalk connecting the upstairs bedrooms, offering an open view that overlooks the living room below and adds character to the space. The property also features a brand-new well. Unwind on the covered porch, enjoy cozy evenings around the fire pit, and take advantage of the attached garage. Surrounded by nature in a peaceful, quiet setting, yet still close to all that Middlebury has to offer. This home is a rare find.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
York Elementary SchoolGrades K-33.5 mi
8/10
Northridge Middle SchoolGrades 6-85.7 mi
6/10
Northridge High SchoolGrades 9-126.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1976

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod,Cabin/Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven Hook Up Elec,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer-Electric,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 156

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,990

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,990
  • Total interior livable area: 1,990 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 156

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 364

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 200413451005.000032

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch Covered
  • Exterior features: Fire Pit

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Features: Few Trees,0-2.9999
  • Lot size dimensions: 462x182

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Concrete
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties

Flood
Snowstorm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,895$22,740
Home Insurance *$167$2,004
Property Taxes $424$5,088
Electricity $184$2,212
Total$2,670$32,040
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$91,542/yr
40% on housing$80,100/yr
45% on housing$71,200/yr

Indiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 810Commercial: 30
Total Premiums$1.77M
Total Exposure$1.82M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.5%
8.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.1%
6.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.6%
4.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$188This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 46540$148
Elkhart County$145

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 46540$148
Elkhart County$136

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-17Price change$374,900
2026-07-02Price change$379,900
2026-06-11Price change$384,500
2026-05-30Price change$389,000
2026-05-18Listed for sale$395,000
2025-12-16Listing removed$395,000
2025-08-29Price change$395,000
2025-08-04Listed for sale$400,000
2021-02-26Listing removed--
2020-04-06Listing removed$1,275
2020-04-02Listed for rent$1,275
2019-06-21Listing removed$1,275
2019-06-20Price change$1,275
2019-05-15Listed for rent$1,350
2018-08-12Listing removed$1,250
2018-07-27Listed for rent$1,250

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoshua Lenker
BrokerageMcKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart

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