Discover lakefront living at its finest in this custom-built home on a level lot along Lake Shafer. Built in 2003, this stunning property offers nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and numerous updates. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the living room, featuring cathedral ceilings and expansive lakeside windows. The open-concept main kitchen boasts a tile backsplash, an island, and seamless flow into the living area. A fully finished walkout basement includes a second kitchen, leading to a covered patio equipped with automatic hurricane shutters. Outdoors, relax on the maintenance-free lakeside decks or take advantage of two permanent boat lifts for easy waterfront access. Recent updates include new hardwood floors, bathrooms, carpet, all lakeside windows, and staircase windows. Major system upgrades include a new HVAC system (2018), a whole-house generator, steel seawall (2018), concrete parking pad at the house and concrete driveway added to the garage, and a roof replacement (2022) with new fascia, soffits, and 6-inch gutters. A privacy fence adds to the home’s appeal. Bonus: A separate lot across the street includes a two-car garage, perfect for additional storage. Located in a highly desirable area, this one-of-a-kind lakefront retreat/home is a must-see!
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$975,000
5242 E Wenz Dr, Monticello, IN 47960
4beds
3,470sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.58 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lakefront livingPrivacy fenceMaintenance-free lakeside decksTwo permanent boat liftsLevel lotBreathtaking panoramic viewsSteel seawall
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2025 at 07:09am
Listed by:
Bart Hickman Cell:574-870-4269,
REAL ESTATE NETWORK L.L.C
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202509955

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 456
- Dimensions: 24 x 19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dryer-Gas, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Countertops-Solid Surf, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Br Floor Plan, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Level Bedroom Suite
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished,Exterior Entry
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,040
- Total interior livable area: 3,470 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,365
- Finished area below ground: 1,105
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Boat Lift-Temporary
- Has view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Waterfront-Level Bank, Deck on Waterfront, Pier/Dock, Lake Front, Ski Lake, Lake
- Body of water: Lake Shafer
- Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(50),Water Frontage(50)
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 250 x 50 & IRRG
- Features: Sloped, Lake, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 917309000005.600011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Regional
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Monticello
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $606,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,096
- Date on market: 3/26/2025
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