Listing courtesy of R1 Property Group LLC · Listing agent: Nate Paulus
53660 Forest Lakes Drive
$715,000
$261.62 / sq ft
Middlebury, IN 46540-8971Forest Lakes
- On East Lake
- 1.8 acres
- 3-car garage
- Pool
- Fireplace
- Basement
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Living area
- 3,333 sq ft
- Lot
- 1.78 ac
- Year built
- 1997
- Type
- Site-Built Home
- Listed
- August 6, 2026
- MLS #
- 202631921
About this home
Welcome to your private waterfront sanctuary on Forest Lakes Drive. Set on nearly 2 secluded acres at the end of a quiet Middlebury cul-de-sac, this exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath East Lake home offers direct water access to canoe, kayak, and fish right from your private dock. Enjoy stunning water views from multiple vantage points, including the bright and inviting 3-season room—an ideal spot to take in the morning sun. The home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, highlighted by a main-floor primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and convenient main-floor laundry. The vaulted ceiling in the living room with a stone fireplace creates an open, airy feel, while the walkout basement expands your living space. As a bonus, there is and a sauna for ultimate relaxation. Step outside to your own backyard oasis featuring an in-ground pool, perfect for entertaining or unwinding in total privacy. Additional highlights include a 3-stall garage, storage shed, and major mechanical updates with a furnace and A/C just 3 years old and a roof approximately 8 years old. All of this in a prime location with close proximity to Shipshewana, Middlebury, and the Indiana Toll Road—making it easy to enjoy both peaceful lake living and convenient access to nearby amenities.
Property details
Interior
- Levels
- Two
- Total rooms
- 10
- Total area
- 4,380 sq ft
- Finished area above grade
- 2,733 sq ft
- Finished area below grade
- 600 sq ft
- Unfinished area below grade
- 1,047 sq ft
- Below grade total
- 1,647 sq ft
- Bedrooms above grade
- 4
- Bedrooms below grade
- 1
- Full baths, main level
- 1
- Full baths, upper level
- 1
- Full baths, below grade
- 1
- Half baths, main level
- 1
- Basement
- Partial, Full, Walk-Out Basement
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Living/Great Rm
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Generator Ready, Irrigation System, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry
Exterior & parking
- Style
- Traditional
- Construction
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Garage type
- Attached
- Garage sq ft
- 782 sq ft
- Parking
- Garage Door Opener, Concrete
- Private pool
- Yes
- Pool
- Below Ground
- Fencing
- Metal
- New construction
- No
Waterfront & lake
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Body of water
- East Lake
- Water access
- Frontage Lot
- Lake type
- Non Ski Lake
- Water frontage
- 351 ft
- Water feature
- Lake
Lot
- Subdivision
- Forest Lakes
- Lot features
- Part Wooded, Waterfront, 0-2.9999
- Lot size (acres)
- 1.78 ac
- Lot dimensions
- 228X340
- Location type
- City/Town/Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Township
- York
- Lots
- 959
- Platted
- Yes
- Planned unit development
- No
- Directions
- From IN-120 to Forest Lakes Rd and take this all the way to the back of the neighborhood.
Schools
- Elementary school
- York
- Intermediate school
- Heritage
- Middle school
- Northridge
- High school
- Northridge
- School district
- Middlebury Community Schools
HOA & community
- HOA fee
- $200
- HOA fee frequency
- Annually
- Association restrictions
- Yes
Taxes & terms
- Annual taxes
- $4,265
- Tax year
- 2025
- Assessed value
- $527,000
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
- Possession
- Negotiable
- Parcel number
- 20-04-25-478-008.000-032
Included in the sale
- Included in sale
- Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Oven-Gas,Range-Gas
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Well
- Private
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Income & commercial
- Gas meters
- 11
Location
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