Property Attributes
- MLS#202639507
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWHITE
- CityMonticello
- AreaUnion
- NeighborhoodParses Forest Lodge
- Zip47960
- StyleSite-Built Home
- Year Built1960
- Taxes$ 1740
- Price$ 274,900
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage600
- Lot Size0.2 Acres
Data Source:
Indiana Regional MLS (IRMLS)
Property Description
Lake Shafer cottage living at 3812 E Forest Lodge Loop in Parses Forest Lodge. This easy 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers about 583 finished square feet of knotty-pine cabin charm plus the feature buyers come to Monticello for: your own wooded walk down to a private dock on a quiet Lake Shafer cove. Start on the oversized covered front porchstained timber frame, wood decking, and a brick walk through the hostasthen step inside to one open living and kitchen space with pine walls, tile floors, and ceiling fans. The kitchen is ready to use with knotty pine cabinets, a stainless side-by-side refrigerator, gas range, microwave, and a dining area that stays in the same room as the living space. Two bedrooms and a full bath with tub/shower keep the footprint simple and low-maintenance. Out back, a paver patio and fire pit sit under the trees with a shed and stacked firewood for weekend nights. Follow the stairs through the woods to the dock, boat lifts, and slipsbring the pontoon and settle into a shaded cove just off the main lake. Aerials show the Forest Lodge shoreline, nearby marina activity, and open farmland behind the loop. Ideal as a weekend getaway, starter lake cottage, or low-upkeep year-round home close to Twin Lakes amenities. Room sizes and square footage are approximate per floor plan and should be independently verified. Dock, lifts, and watercraft convey only as agreed in writing.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Elementary School | Twin Lakes Middle School | Twin Lakes High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed $274,900 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Laundry Y/N | Main |
| Fireplaces | No |
| Water Access Type | Channel Front/Canal |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| New Construction | No |
| Subdivision | Parses Forest Lodge |
| Style | One Story |
| Township | Union |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Site-Built Home |
| Age | 66 |
| FIPS Code | 18181 |
| Associated Document Count | 3 |
| REO | No |
| Status | Active |
| Auction Y/N | No |
| Annual Taxes | 1740 |
| Area | White County |
| High School | Twin Lakes |
| City | Monticello |
| School District | Twin Lakes School Corp. |
| Assoc. Dues Frequency | Not Applicable |
| Total Sq Ft | 600 |
| Elementary School | Twin Lakes |
| Middle School | Twin Lakes |
| Legal Description | PARSES FOREST LODGE BAYOU ADD LOT 4 |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/irmls/202639507 |
| Agent First Name | Isac |
| Agent Last Name | Villanueva |
| DOM | 1 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Crawl |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Total Rooms | 2 |
| Full Baths Main | 1 |
| Total Finished SqFt | 600 |
| Basement Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Bedrooms | 2 |
| 1st Bedroom Level | Main |
| 1st Bedroom Width | 10 |
| 2nd Bedroom Length | 9 |
| 2nd Bedroom Level | Main |
| 2nd Bedroom Width | 10 |
| Above Grade Finished SqFt | 600 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Water Frontage | 10 |
| Pool | No |
| Waterfront | Lake |
| Lot Size Area | 8712 |
| Lot Dimensions | 50x148 |
| Lot Description | Heavily Wooded |
| Well Type | Private |
| Water Name | Lake Shafer |
| Approx. Lot Size Acres | 0.2 |
| Lake | Ski Lake |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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