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ActiveSite-Built Home

5245 N 290

$269,000

$323.32 / sq ft

Est. $1,686/mo

Howe, IN 46746

  • On Pigeon River
  • Energy efficient
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
832 sq ft
Lot
0.11 ac
Year built
1972
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
September 11, 2026
MLS #
202637719

About this home

Turnkey short-term rental opportunity on the Pigeon River. Nicely renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath waterfront home with direct access to Pigeon Lake with private dock, fire pit, back deck, and fully furnished interior. Just minutes from Shipshewana and area attractions, with easy access to the Indiana Toll Road and major travel routes. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, this property offers the flexibility to continue as an investment or enjoy as a personal getaway.

Monthly payment estimate

$1,686/mo

Principal & interest
$1,472
Property taxes
$135
Homeowners insurance
$79
Your loan

  • Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 1, 2026.
  • Taxes: the seller's bill as reported to the MLS. Yours may differ once your own deductions apply.
  • Insurance: estimated at 0.35% of the price per year.
  • An estimate, not a loan offer. Your rate and payment depend on your credit, loan program and down payment.
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Property details

Interior

Levels
One
Total rooms
4
Total area
832 sq ft
Finished area above grade
832 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
2
Full baths, main level
1
Basement
Crawl Space
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Propane Tank Owned
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace features
Fire Pit
Laundry
Main Level
Interior features
Detector-Carbon Monoxide, Detector-Smoke, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Main Floor Laundry

Exterior & parking

Style
Cabin
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Block
Parking
Gravel
Private pool
No
Other structures
Shed(s)
New construction
No
Energy-efficient features
Appliances

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
Yes
Body of water
Pigeon River
Waterfront features
Pier/Dock, Deeded
Water access
Riverfront
Water frontage
70 ft
Water feature
River

Lot

Lot features
Landscaped, Sloped, Waterfront, 0-2.9999, Water View, Waterfront-High Bank
Lot size (acres)
0.11 ac
Lot dimensions
irreg
County
LaGrange County
Township
Lima
Lots
3
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
From SR 120, S on 290W, home is on river

Schools

Elementary school
Lakeland Primary
Middle school
Lakeland Intermediate
High school
Lakeland Jr/Sr
School district
Lakeland School Corp

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,624
Tax year
25
Tax exemptions
No Exemptions
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA
Possession
doc
Parcel number
44-03-27-300-020.003-012

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Treatments,Dryer-Electric,Range-Electric,Water Heater Electric

Utilities

Water
Well
Well
Private
Utilities
Cable Available

Location

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