$531,102

beds

baths

2,512

square ft

5 Cedar Trail

Portage, Indiana 46368

Closed / MLS #825263 / Single Family / Portage

Listing information updated 10/8/2025 at 12:44pm

Steps from Lake Michigan - Incredible Opportunity in Ogden Dunes! Here's your chance to add the finishing touches to this charming, open-concept quad-level home in sought-after Ogden Dunes--just steps from the shores of Lake Michigan! Taken down to the studs in 2018, this home has undergone extensive updates including a new roof, furnace/AC, tankless water heater, Pella casement windows with granite sills, drywall, PEX plumbing, new 200 Amp electrical, 12 inches batt insulation w/baffles (2021) and more. New vinyl siding was added in 2024, and the crawl space is equipped with power venting and lighting. The upper level features a spacious primary bedroom with a private bath and Pella French doors leading to the roof of the garage--perfect for a rooftop deck. The main level offers a vaulted foyer, living room with a two-way gas fireplace, open dining area, and kitchen. A den--easily convertible to a third bedroom--walks out to a covered rear porch. The lower level includes Bedroom #2, a full bath, and laundry room. The basement houses the mechanicals. All the heavy lifting is done--now it's ready for your custom finishes: flooring, trim, kitchen cabinetry, fireplace detailing, bathroom completion, and more. This home is being sold "as is" and cash only, presenting an outstanding opportunity to create your dream home by the lake. The Beach is literally a 2 minute walk! Don't miss out--schedule a showing with your Agent today!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding

Basement:

Crawl Space,Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

78 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Shingle

Parking Type:

Attached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Garage Faces Front

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Garage Faces Front

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,512

Lot Size:

0.1876 Acres

Acreage:

0.1876

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer

External Features:

None, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22.0 x 17.0

Dining Room:

17.0 x 11.0

Kitchen:

16.0 x 16.0

Primary Bedroom:

16.0 x 15.0

2nd Bedroom:

16.0 x 15.0

Den:

18.0 x 13.0 - 3rd

Laundry:

12.0 x 11.0

Utility Room:

16.0 x 12.0

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,258

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$125 / year

Location

Zip Code:

46368

City:

Portage

County:

Porter

Schools

School District(s):

Portage Township

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Portage High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding

Basement:

Crawl Space,Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

78 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Shingle

Parking Type:

Attached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Garage Faces Front

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Garage Faces Front

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,512

Lot Size:

0.1876 Acres

Acreage:

0.1876

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer

External Features:

None, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22.0 x 17.0

Dining Room:

17.0 x 11.0

Kitchen:

16.0 x 16.0

Primary Bedroom:

16.0 x 15.0

2nd Bedroom:

16.0 x 15.0

Den:

18.0 x 13.0 - 3rd

Laundry:

12.0 x 11.0

Utility Room:

16.0 x 12.0

Tax Amount:

$5,258

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$125 / year

Zip Code:

46368

City:

Portage

County:

Porter

School District(s):

Portage Township

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Portage High School

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Listing Office Phone: 219.310.1243

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