Northeast Indiana Real Estate Guide May-June 2018 by KPC Media Group

NORTHEAST INDIANA

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Rangehood options on the rise BY JEFF DEAHL Q. This summer we are going to be remodeling our kitchen and the adjoining area. The ceiling and walls are planned to be removed to open the space to the adjacent living and dining area. The ceiling is going to be vaulted for a big great room space with a center island. The current SQUARE plan has the range CORNERS top in the island, but I’m having trouble Jeff Deahl figuring out how to install a range hood. Any suggestions? — Phyllis of Kendallville A. When you start creating different (not typical) spaces there are always things that need to get figured out and sometimes the answers are not typical either. When it comes to range hoods

there are several options that come to mind. They can be difficult and most of the time expensive solutions. Range hoods these days have become sophisticated with options of range hoods being hidden in cabinetry that don’t look at all like range hoods. New range hoods can be much more powerful to properly ventilate today’s active kitchen. With a larger family kitchen often you can have larger ovens and cook tops so added exhaust ventilation is required. The first range hood that comes to mind is BOSCH unit that is 36” wide and is a down draft unit; down draft meaning that the exhaust air is sucked down a vent that goes into the floor or crawl space and is vented to the exterior through a vent pipe. This stainless steel unit is operated by a switch; when activated the unit rises out of the counter 13” when fully extended and disappears down when not in use. They also make some very appealing free-standing range hoods that have

a low profile canopy that can match the finish on the new appliances and extends down from the ceiling if it’s not too high. If the ceiling is within 9 feet or so you can use a flush mounted ceiling exhaust unit that has a relatively high CFM to expel unwanted steam, smoke and smell.

DEKALB COUNTY Action Realty.......................................38 Mike Thomas Associates................37 Wible Realty.................................. 33-35

NOBLE COUNTY RE/MAX Results/ Terri Deming.............................. 12-13 RE/MAX Results/ The Hess Team......................... 10-11 RE/MAX Results/ Kendallville Office.............................9 Rock Solid Realty...............................16 Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc...................18 Treehouse Real Estate.....................25

STEUBEN COUNTY RE/MAX Results/ Team Thomson.......................... 26-27 Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc...................29

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LAGRANGE COUNTY Lewis & Lambright, Inc.......................5 Mike Thomas Associates/ LaGrange Office................................7 RE/MAX Results/Sandy Baughn......4 NOBLE COUNTY Heritage Real Estate..........................15 Hosler Realty, Inc......................... 20-23 K. Lash & Sons, Inc............................17 Lake, Town & Country Realty.........19

STEUBEN COUNTY Booth-Rose-Krebs Real Estate, Inc./Mike Shoup..............................28 Nolan Real Estate & Appraisal.......31

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JEFF DEAHL is past president of the Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. Questions for the Square Corners column may be submitted at ba-ni.com or email info@ba-ni.com.

FINANCIALS American Mortgage Service Co....27 Campbell & Fetter Bank............. Back Centier Bank..........................................8 Farmers & Merchants State Bank........................................24 Ruoff Home Mortgage/ Cyndi Andrew..................................39 State Bank.............................................2

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260-854-2414 x119 200 N. Main St. Wolcottville, IN 46795 www.sandybaughn.com SandyBaughn@remax.net

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Nature Lover’s Paradise near Rome City

9626 N 500 E, Rome City $1,440,000 100 acres of woodlands, lowlands, wildflowers, small fields & trails. Pine trees, indigenous hardwoods. 1,300 ft. shoreline on Latta Lake & inlet to Sylvan Lake. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. MLS#201746803.

10099 N. Holiday Pt., Rome City $314,750 Amazing 2,774 sq. ft. lakefront home, built in 2005. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, home office, enclosed porch. Full open concept w/all windows across front. Swimming beach. MLS#201811680.

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Waldron Lake

274 N 040 W, LaGrange $288,500 Quality built 5 bedroom, 4 bath home w/full finished walkout basement w/second kitchen. Generator hookup. Second wooded lot included. 2-car attached garage. MLS#201748146.

9942 N Eagle Island Rd, Rome City $269,000 Extra large waterfront property on Waldron Lake. Many new updates to the property. The home includes 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. MLS#201813689.

Auxiliary Lots by Atwood Lake

Land - Land - Land

080 E, Atwood Lake

Call for prices & sizes 6 “back lots” for sale. These are not for residential use, but for the extra garage or pole building. A variance may be needed.

Martin Lake 78’ lakefront - over 1 acre 716 N SR 9 - Commercial 600 N - West of SR 9 - 1.085 acres Fish Lake/Royer Lake 2 channel front lots

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$147,000 $39,900 $37,500 $29,900

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HACKENBURG LAKE AREA What a little gem. It needs a little work to this, 1 BD, 1 BA, 1 car garage. But priced right. $38,000. MLS#201816449

ROYER LAKE Must-see home. 2 bedrooms / 2 baths. Completely remodeled. All appliances included. 2-car attached garage. $199,900. MLS#201744506

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GARRETT 2.4 Acre lot in Garrett. Priced to sell. $22,000. MLS#201746725

We would like to welcome Joy Sharp to Lewis & Lambright Inc. Joy is very knowledgeable with over 23 years experience in Real Estate. She will continue to offer great service to all clients . Give Joy a call or stop by our office and welcome her.

OLIVER LAKE LOT Need a place to store the lake toys or boats or extra parking in the summer? Here is your chance. Very nice lake lot. Call today. $100,000. MLS#201811326

HOWE Beautiful duplex. 4 bedrooms / 2 full baths in each unit. Full basement. $160,000 each or both for $320,000. MLS#201801871

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LAGRANGE Completely remodeled, New roof, siding, flooring, kitchen, decks. Just to mention a few of the items. Come see this 5 bd, 1.5 bath home $159,900. MLS#201808355

LAGRANGE Historic LaGrange home. 3 bedrooms / 1.5 baths. Attached 1-car garage. $143,000. MLS#201742929

WITMER Channel front home. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Priced to sell quickly. $76,500. MLS#201811405

WESTLER LAKE 3 bedrooms / 1 bath. Indian Chain of Lakes. 3 lots with a 2 car garage. $240,000. MLS#201754122

If you’re thinking of selling, now is the perfect time. Inventory is low and we have pre-qualified buyers waiting on homes. We are your full service Realtors who have been conveniently located across from the courthouse in LaGrange for over 63 years. Give us a call today! LaGrange County • June 2018 • Page 5

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Indiana State Government INDIANA GOVERNOR

Eric Holcomb - Office of the Governor, Statehouse, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797. 317-232-4567.

INDIANA LT. GOVERNOR

Suzanne Crouch - Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Statehouse, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797. 317-232-4545.

INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Dennis Zent - R, represents District 51, which includes the majority of both LaGrange and Steuben counties. Email H51@iga.in.gov. Rep. Ben Smaltz - R, represents District 52, which includes all of DeKalb County and portions of Steuben and Allen counties. Email H52@iga.in.gov During legislative session, state representativesmay be reached at 800-382-9841. Sen. Susan Glick - R, represents District 13, which includes Steuben, Noble, LaGrange and portions of DeKalb counties, in the Indiana Senate. Contact her at 317-2329400. Email Senator.Glick@iga.in.gov During legislative session, state senators may be reached at 800-382-9467.

INDIANA STATE OFFICES

Bureau of Motor Vehicles................................... 888-692-6841

LICENSE BRANCH

Angola, 1913 N. Wayne St...........665-5661 Auburn, 1388 S. Grandstaff Dr...................... 925-1910 Kendallville, 856 N. Lima Rd.......347-2998. LaGrange, 116 N. Detroit St........463-3261 Crime Stoppers..........................317-262-8477 Department of Agriculture........................ 317-232-8770 Department of Child Services (DCS)............ 317-234-5437

CHILD PROTECTION SERVICE

Albion, 774 Trail Ridge Rd. Ste. A................. 636-2021 Angola, 1915 N. Wayne St, Ste. 2A............... 665-3713 Auburn, 934 W. 15th St................925-2810 LaGrange, 122 N. Detroit St........463-3451 Toll Free Hotline....................800-800-5556 Department of Education (DOE).................... 317-232-6610 School for the Blind..................317-253-1481 School for the Deaf (Voice)...317-550-4800 School for the Deaf (Video)...317-565-4473 Department of Labor (DOL).317-232-2655 Department of Natural Resources (DNR)....................877-463-6367

DNR RECREATION SITES

STATE PARK INNS Potawatomi Inn...........................833-1077 STATE PARKS

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Chain O’ Lakes State Park 2355 E. 75 S., Albion................636-2654 Pokagon State Park, 450 Ln 100 Lake .... James, Angola...............................833-2012 FISH AND WILDLIFE AREAS Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area......... 367-2164 FISH HATCHERIES Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station 4250 E. 400 N., Howe .........562-3855 Fawn River State Fish Hatchery 6889 N. St. Rd. 327, Orland...................... 829-6241 Department of Transportation (DOT)..........317-232-5533 Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)............................317-232-3910 Department of Workforce Development (DWD)............800-891-6499 Division of Youth Services (DYS).................... 317-233-6984 Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA)........317-233-4454 Indiana Election Division..317-232-3939 Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites Gene Stratton-Porter Society, Inc 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City...................

854-3790 Indiana State Police (ISP).............................. 317-232-8248

Larry Phillips

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The Forbes Bros.

Keith Forbes

260-318-2788

Trey Forbes

260-349-8851

260-349-2573

The Hicks Team

260-318-0929

Tim Hess

Terri Deming

Nate Hicks

260-897-1776

The Hess Team

Anita Hess

260-349-8850

Patty Seutter

260-302-1899

Natalie Hess

260-385-6622 125 E. North St., Kendallville

260-347-4206

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The Hess Team, PC ANITA HESS, GRI, CRS, ABR CELL PHONE: 260-349-8850

CALL OR TEXT! Natalie Hess Licensed Associate (260) 385-6622

TIM HESS, ASSOCIATE BROKER CELL PHONE: 260-349-8851

OFFICE: 260-347-4206

CHECK OUT THESE 3 RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTIES BY THE HESS TEAM!

Hess Team

2017 Cortland Lane, Kendallville $179,900 MLS#201800836

240 Baum St., Avilla $94,900 MLS#201806702

NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH

$118,500 Great ranch in a great neighborhood. Three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. Large living room, eat-in kitchen with built-in appliances and breakfast bar. Separate laundry room area. Good sized lot with backyard enclosed with a chain linked fence and a large garden shed. Close to everything in town! MLS#201816346

$79,500 Very cute 3 bedroom ranch in move-in condition. This home features upgraded replacement windows, newer roof, GFA with central A/C. Updated bath with ceramic tile. Newer carpeting and a security system. Down sizing or your first home, this is a great opportunity. Located near downtown shops, golf course, and just a block away from the new middle school. All for a very reasonable price! MLS#201816357.

615 Wedgewood Place, Kendallville

70 EMS R4C Ln., Pierceton

$148,500 Home Sweet Home! Very attractive ranch in a great neighborhood! Many things on your wish list are here! Covered porch, brick fireplace, year round sun room, perfect size patio, big kitchen and living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large yard for activities or gardening and more! AND a New Roof! It’s been a great home - now it’s your turn! Kitchen updates including new counter tops. New washer and dryer. New flooring. New AC compressor. New furnace (in attic). Don’t miss out on a great home in a wonderful neighborhood. All Dressed Up! MLS#201817880.

$119,900 Beautiful Ridinger Lake views from your deck with pier space through the association and lake access directly in front of home and steps away from the private beach and boat launch. Many updates including paint and floor coverings. It is a great place for a lake getaway or call it home! Ridinger is a 127 acre non-ski lake with easy access to SR 13 and US 30. Want turn key? Furniture can be purchased also ($3,000)! MLS#201817348.

Available lots in Orchard Place Addition on Lodi Court & McIntosh Ave. Pick your lot and speak to a builder — we are happy to recommend one if you like. Some lots are partially wooded, too! Prices vary.

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1425 Lakeside Dr., Kendallville $438,500 MLS#201741933

The Hess Team, PC ANITA HESS, GRI, CRS, ABR CELL PHONE: 260-349-8850 TIM HESS, ASSOCIATE BROKER CELL PHONE: 260-349-8851

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4685 E 350 N, Kendallville • $545,900 COUNTRY WITH ACREAGE! The epitome of luxury, style, comfort and peacefulness. That best describes this home on 10 acres. Impressive the minute you step inside. Grand living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplace, hardwood floors and open to the exquisite custom eat-in kitchen. Stainless built-ins such as refrigerator drawers, microwave, dishwasher, ovens and five burner stove top. Beautiful cabinetry with massive island, w/granite counters plus atrium door leading to large deck. MLS#201728234.

622 N. Shore Dr., Little Long Lake, Kendallville $429,900 LAKE HOME! Beauty and The Beach! Here’s the best of both worlds. A classy 4 bedroom, 3 bath sitting pretty on 150’ lake frontage on a tree lined cul-de-sac. Beautiful custom cabinetry throughout with solid surface counters. Fantastic master suite with dual sinks, walk-in shower, master closet and more. Spacious and tastefully decorated interior. You will love the covered porch, sunroom and expansive patio for entertaining. Little Long Lake is a 71 acre fishing, swimming lake and connects to 99 acre Round Lake. Great fishing and fabulous neighborhood. MLS#201811472.

3130 N St. Rd. 9, Howe • $178,900 112 S. Orchard St., Kendallville • $204,500 HISTORIC HOME! Beautiful immense living room with 10 ft. ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light. Formal dining room follows the living room design with lots of windows and beautiful decor. Breakfast room/ solarium room with tiled floors and French doors leading to cozy den. Large kitchen with lots of storage and a wonderful Butler’s pantry adjacent. MLS#201805857.

890 Lions Dr., Rome City • $109,900 SYLVAN LAKE ACCESS - Cute as a button! Great time to start making memories at the lake. Open floor plan with interior completely remodeled. Great custom kitchen with 10 ft. island. Only 35 steps to pier slip. Most affordable to access Sylvan Lake, a 664 acre all sports lake. All appliances included too! Hurry boating season is fast approaching. MLS#201754947.

COUNTRY! Talk about space! This expansive ranch has room for everyone! Large spacious rooms, custom kitchen with breakfast bar, 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath, a family room, dining room and living room all on the first floor plus main floor laundry/mud room! Basement has multiple rooms for lots of possibilities plus another kitchen and a full bath. Great for extra family members. Over 2000 sq. ft. plus 2000 in the basement. Fantastic price for the size and sits on 1.18 acres with an oversized 2 car garage what more do you need? MLS#201810192. 711A Arcadia Ct., Kendallville • $94,500 CONDO! Country views and convenient living! This two bed, two bath condo has a wonderful view of a pond and woods. Owner sees deer, birds and more all day long. This one owner condo has been lovingly cared for. The convenience of condo living in a quiet neighborhood! All appliances included, split floor plan, roomy laundry room, garage w/storage offset and pull down attic stairs. HMS Warranty included. MLS#201811306.

2503 Cobblestone Ln., Kendallville • $219,900 COBBLESTONE GOLF! The comforts of home can be yours in this lovely two-story home in Cobblestone golf community. Impressive first floor with grand living room and fireplace. Living room opens to breakfast room and kitchen. Lots of cabinetry and all appliances. Formal dining room that has multiple uses such as den, music room, etc. Main floor master suite with garden tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Upstairs has an open loft, 3 bedrooms and a bath. Enjoy golfing, entertaining on the stamped patio while enjoying the wooded common area or work on your hobbies in the oversized 3-car garage. MLS#201709477. 228 S. Oak St., Kendallville • $114,900 TRIPLEX! Investment opportunity. Very well maintained triplex. Apt #1, 2 bedroom. Apartment #2, 2nd level, partially furnished. Apartment #3, 1 bedroom, main level. All apartments with kitchenette, range and refrigerator. Tenant pays electric, (3 meters). Owner currently pays heat, water, trash. Detached 2-car garage rented separately, $50/month. Furnace 2 years old. Window AC units. MLS#201747501. 1002 Moyer St., Kendallville • $78,900 History and Charm - if you need 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and want lots of space for everyone - this is the home for you! Located 1/2 block to the Bixler Lake Park System and Library. This home has had the same owner for the past 40 years and now it’s your turn! Large living room, formal dining room cozy family room, adorable remodeled kitchen and really sweet main floor bathroom remodel. Enjoy the double sized lot and drink your coffee on the new deck or sit with your favorite beverage on the porch. HMS Warranty included. MLS#201706597.

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550 S. Main St., Kendallville • $112,000 COMMERCIAL BUILDING - Great location for your business! Most recent use was a bar/restaurant. Walk-in cooler, various other coolers. Kitchen area, Stonebraker Dr., Kendallville • $99,500 bar, storage room, chairs and tables. Electricity may/ COMMERCIAL LOT - On Kendallville West Side. may not be on. Take a flashlight. MLS#201606176.

400 Lillian St., Avilla $440,000 GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - 8-1 bedroom and 8-2 bedroom apartment units. One bedroom current rent $510/month. Two bedroom current rent $620/month.

Terri Deming Associate, Broker, ABR

260-349-2573 Cell 1-800-638-5244 x 14 Call or Text Me

Remax Results is a member of the local Multiple Listing Service and the Fort Wayne Multiple Listing Service.

260-347-4206 NEW LISTINGS

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211 BURNAM STREET, KENDALLVILLE $65,900 You will fall in love with the beautiful woodwork in this charming home as soon as you enter this home. Open concept with living room and dining room which makes plenty of room for entertaining. Large laundry room off of the kitchen with access to the large lot with a detached garage. This home is a hopskip-and a jump to the library, YMCA and Bixler Lake. Don’t miss out! MLS#201817018.

133 S MAIN STREET, AVILLA • $74,500 Looking to live in a small community? This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is ready for new owners. Large eat in kitchen perfect for entertaining friends and family. All appliances to stay. Laundry room is on main level just off of the oversized 2 car garage. Living room has an open concept to the kitchen and dining area and also features a beautiful stairway that leads up to the 3 bedrooms and a full bath. This home is close to Avilla Elementary School and a short drive to Fort Wayne.MLS#201814777.

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KENDALLVILLE

534 E DIAMOND STREET, KENDALLVILLE $125,900 Rent a truck and start moving!! This lovely 4 bedroom solid built home is sitting on a large corner lot with a 2 Car detached garage and an extra 1 Car detached garage that would be perfect for a work shop or to store your extra yard tools. Add your swing to the charming front porch as you sit and enjoy the summer evenings. Feel right at home as you enter the front entry and step into the large living room with a beautiful open staircase. Kitchen features all appliances and abundance of cabinets for plenty of storage. Family room with gas log fireplace and perfect for entertaining family and friends. Extra features include updated windows, water heater is new with in the past year, gutter helmets plus so much more. Don’t miss out! MLS#201811893.

307 N GRANADA DRIVE, KENDALLVILLE • $162,500 Honey Stop the Car!!! This home has so much CURB APPEAL!! You will fall in love with this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home as soon as you step inside the front door. This home has it all: All new flooring, new paint thru out, new doors, updated windows, newer furnace, updated water heater. The living room features a gas log fireplace and open to the dining room/kitchen and all the appliances will stay including the washer and dryer. You can move into this home and not have to do anything except enjoy the summer days relaxing in the above ground pool in the privacy of your back yard. Large shed to store your outside toys. Don’t miss out on this well maintained home!. MLS#201813528.

KENDALLVILLE CONDO

PENDINGS KENDALLVILLE BABY MOUNTAIN

1552 E KAMMERER ROAD, KENDALLVILLE $89,900 Carefree Condo Living - Outside work, mowing and snow removal is done for you! Large living room with vaulted ceilings and open to eat-in kitchen with a patio door to a private patio. Master bedroom with a 5x6 walk-in closet, full bath and patio door to backyard patio. Kitchen features ceramic flooring and all appliances to stay. Updated furnace and water heater. Great place to call home! MLS#201813452.

1503 EDGEWOOD, KENDALLVILLE $249,900 Well maintained 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home situated in a desirable neighborhood and close to town. You will feel right at home as soon as you step into the nice entry with wood floors. This home sits on a full basement and ready to be finished off the way you want it to be designed. Open concept with kitchen, dining area and sunken family room with a beautiful gas fireplace. Kitchen features breakfast bar, built in desk and pantry with all appliances staying. Formal dining room that is perfect to host family and friends for the upcoming holiday meals. There is a bonus room on the main level that can be used as a den or another bedroom. You will love the charming 3 season room off of the kitchen as you sit and relax while reading a book or just enjoying the view from your back yard. Don’t delay calling for your tour of this home, it won’t last long !!! MLS#201742764.

KENDALLVILLE

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Terri Deming Associate, Broker, ABR

260-349-2573 Cell 1-800-638-5244 x 14 Call or Text Me

By the way... I’m never too busy for your referrals.

260-347-4206 LAOTTO - 2.5 ACRES

11818 E 200 S, LAOTTO, $229,900 Feel right at home as soon as you walk thru the front door of this beautiful ranch home on a full walk out basement. Home sits on a lovely 2.5 acre setting with a stocked pond great for fishing. Open concept with all kitchen appliances to stay. Living room features cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors. Charming front porch to relax on this summer. Call for your tour today. MLS#201800858.

WOLCOTTVILLE

8135 E 750 S, WOLCOTTVILLE, $230,000 Don’t just drive by this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath all brick home that has been well maintained and has a welcoming curb appeal. You will fall in love with this home as soon as you step into the entry. Gorgeous Great Room that features beautiful oak woodwork, cathedral ceiling with sky lights and is perfect for entertaining family and friends with the upcoming holidays. As you sit and relax in the hot tub enjoy the view out of the large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Kitchen offers breakfast bar, all appliances staying and open to a formal dining room. Home sits on a full basement with a rec room and wood burning fireplace. Plenty of room for storage and perfect area for kids to hang out and play games. Beautiful 1 acre lot that is nicely landscaped and has a brick walkway to the back yard from the garage. Extra 12x18 detached garage with cement floor and electricity. This home is a must see to appreciate all that it has to offer. MLS#201749078.

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KENDALLVILLE CONDO

1552 E KAMMERER ROAD, KENDALLVILLE

$89,900

KENDALLVILLE 309 E MITCHELL, KENDALLVILLE $85,900 Beautiful open stairway, arched doorways, built in china cabinet in dining room and an original mail slot all add charm to this nice 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home waiting for new owners. Many updated windows thru out! 12x21 deck and an extra large lot make it perfect for entertaining this summer. There is even an18x20 carport. Call for your tour today before it is to late. MLS#201808989.

211 BURNAM STREET, KENDALLVILLE $65,900

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Noble County Map

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Swimming-pool landscaping: Pretty with a minimum of debris BY DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press

Landscaping around an outdoor swimming pool requires no-muss, no-fuss plant selections. The pool can be a flowery focal point, but don’t open it to litter from leaves and limbs. “Both in- and above-ground pools offer unique design challenges and opportunities,” said Tim Moloney, an instructor in landscape design at the University of Missouri. “In-ground pools offer the ability to provide screening with lower height plants” but may have more issues with litter falling into the pool. “Above-ground pools are somewhat sheltered from ground debris, but are more of a challenge for visually softening the walls of the pool and (adding) privacy from outside viewers,” Moloney said. Start by considering plant needs — sun or shade. Then decide what you want your poolside landscaping to

achieve. “Privacy screening versus sun exposure is typically the strongest pool-owner concern,” Moloney said. “This is followed closely by litter and tracking of grass clippings and mulch materials. “After function is addressed, we focus on form,” he said. “Making the space as enjoyable as possible.” Brightly colored flowers attract pollinators, and that could mean bee stings. Some of the most attractive ornamental plants have thorns. Both are obviously annoying to thinly clad and barefoot bathers. “Typically, I have found that insects will generally ignore us if we ignore them,” Moloney said. “Just the mere presence of bees in the landscape does not initiate attack. However, if severe allergies or phobias of bees exist, I recommend concentrating on other ways to brighten up the landscape — brightly colored foliage, for example.”

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Or turn to marigolds, chrysanthemums, mint, foxglove, geraniums and zinnias whose blooms don’t typically attract stinging insects. And thorns? “Cacti are very climate specific, but can offer huge aesthetic benefits for arid environments,” Moloney said. “Roses offer us what few other plants can — an entire summer of repeat blooms. In my opinion, the benefits of these plants outweigh the hazards as long as the plants are positioned an appropriate distance from well-trafficked areas.” Some other poolside gardening do’s and don’ts: • Watch where you stockpile organic materials such as pine straw or bark. “They can blow or be tracked into the pool by wet feet on pool decking,” Moloney said. • Select plants for year-round interest, even in cold weather when the pool is closed. Think evergreens.

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2018 Jonathan, Kendallville The owner of this gorgeous custom home, in the popular Orchard Place Subdivision in Kendallville, is ready to downsize. Constructed on a 9’ tall daylight basement, there is room for everyone in this awesome floor plan. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, an office/den, tons of storage and beautiful cabinetry just oozing class and charm at every turn you take. There are many additional custom features included that add to its appeal & desirability, such as a tray ceiling in the dining room, with crown molding, a custom built-in book case, cathedral ceiling in the living room, 2 gorgeous fireplaces, a wet bar in the basement. $219,500. MLS#201802848. ND

1305 N. Lima, Kendallville In this extremely rare, and awesome real estate offering. You are going to hear words like granite, Corian, geothermal, pond, pool, hardwood, wet bar. There is not one square inch of this home, or this floor plan, that has not been meticulously thought out, upgraded, and finished with the highest level of care and craftsmanship. This home and 2 pole barns, (40x64 & 40x30), are being offered on approximately 11 acres, pending survey. $799,000. MLS#201812176.

664 Dowling, Kendallville This home is located on commercially zoned real estate with a C1B classification, and has been operated as Bowen’s Body Shop for approximately 30 years. (FYI, Bowen’s IS NOT closed, and continues to welcome your business). The home has 2 gorgeous, updated bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms, with 2 bedrooms on the main level. There is a one-year-old roof, cozy fenced-in backyard, and awesome curb appeal here. $199,900. MLS#201745729.

11460 E 650 S, Hudson This Lake of the Woods offering has the potential to fill one of the fastest growing needs in housing today, and that is the need for the ‘Mother-in-law-suite’. . There are 3 additional bedrooms, and another 1.5 bathrooms, and a wide open family/living/kitchen floor plan concept that allow for views to the lake in every direction you turn. This home with a 2-car attached garage, 2 car detached garage, and gorgeous deck are all nestled nice and high, away from any flooding potential, and on a lot that is nearly 1.5 acres, providing over 200 FEET OF LAKEFRONT! $350,000. MLS#201812802.

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350 Bernice, Rome City Good bones here, and priced as the most economical entry level 4-seasons home on the lake front. Easy walk-out basement to finish that is pre-plumbed in the floor for bathroom and kitchen. $159,900. MLS#201810094.

510 N. Granada, Kendallville This home is fresh and updated and ready for its next family. The heating and cooling were both recently updated, and there is a 2 year old roof. Kitchen appliances are included, and that makes this home a slam dunk in this price range, especially in this subdivision. The backyard is so big, it is practically a division of the Kendallville Parks Association, and you’ll love the patio for entertaining and cooking out. This home is ready to go, and will easily qualify for zero down lending. $119,900. MLS#201809475. PE

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409 Granada, Kendallville This opportunity is in the Kendallville IN, Arvada Hills Subdivision, and is boasting 4 good sized bedrooms, a 2 car garage, 1.5 bathrooms, and a custom open floor plan, with a kitchen this is absolutely glorious. Through the back sliding door, you find a nice concrete patio, and backyard for Fido & the kids. Wrap all that up with a new METAL ROOF, and ALL appliances, including the washer and dryer, and this home is ready for its next family to enjoy for years & years. Thank you for looking & God Bless America! $159,900. MLS#201813479.

1310 North Shore, Rome City This home was completely gutted, and built again, new, just 8 short years ago with glorious windows, and granite counter tops, and custom Hickory cabinets, and heating/cooling, roofing, sea wall. Condition is 10/10, IMMACULATE, and further updates to landscaping, and professional window tinting among many other improvements have been done more recently. Additionally, there is a huge back lot with a 2 car detached garage, and tons of parking. The new custom dock is like an extension of the home. Lakeside pictures to come within days, and when you see this gorgeous wall of custom glass, and rock from the water, you will laugh with glee, as it is truly beautiful. $379,000. MLS#201815409.

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808 Katarina, Kendallville 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath with Ceramic Tile Shower, 1 Car Attached Garage, Nice Room Sizes, Plenty of Storage, All Kitchen Appliances Included, Quiet Neighborhood, Great Location!! $119,500. MLS#201816095.

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For both beauty and flavor, consider planting berry bushes (AP) — No need to choose between planting either an ornamental or a fruiting bush in your yard. Plant both with a single plant! Many berry bushes are pretty enough to be grown as landscape plants. Let’s foray out into the yard to see which bushes are best at offering these dual pleasures. Beautiful blues Blueberries are an attractive and tasty place to begin this berry sampler. They are truly year-round ornamentals. Spring brings clusters of blossoms dangling from stems like dainty, white bells. Summer brings soft, slightly bluish, greenery which, come fall, ignites into a fiery red. Even in winter, the stems turn red to offer a bright contrast to a snowy backdrop. In some gardens, birds try to monopolize every blueberry. If birds

threaten, drape bird netting over the bushes while the fruits are ripening, or construct a decorative, walk-in, bird-tight cage, either permanent or temporary. Alternatively, do nothing and take your chances. Blueberries require a soil that is moist, very acidic and rich in humus. Provide these conditions by testing the acidity of your soil and adjusting it to the requisite pH of 4 to 5.5, and by mixing a generous bucketful of peat moss into each planting hole. After planting, spread a few inches of leaves, wood chips, sawdust or some other weed-free organic mulch over the ground, to be replenished every year. Blueberries like the same soil as rhododendrons, mountain laurels and azaleas, so why not mingle them with these other beautiful shrubs? Beyond blueberries A blueberry relative that’s also

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ideal for “luscious landscaping” is lingonberry. This one’s a spreading groundcover less than 6 inches high and decked out year-round in dark, lustrous green leaves. The red berries, tart but tasty fresh or in sauces and jams, decorate the stems all winter long. Lingonberry enjoys the same soil conditions as its blueberry kin. More cosmopolitan in its soil likes and dislikes is juneberry. It exists in both tree and bush forms, and all sport cheery white or pink flowers in early spring, blazing orange and purple foliage in fall, and neat growth habits all year. Juneberry plants are better known for their beauty than for their fruits, but the berries — which look like blueberries — provide their own unique gustatory experience: They’re sweet and juicy, with the richness of sweet cherry and a hint of almond.

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WALDRON LAKE: $127,900 EXT#140 Lakefront! All sport lake with 4 lakes to roam. Wakeboard, fishing, swimming or just hop on the pontoon and relax for the afternoon. All this is just steps from this nicely maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Detached garage and plenty of parking space for your family and friends when they join you at the lake. Some updates include newer kitchen and bathroom along with a roof. Partially furnished and ready for new owners. Lake season is here! MLS#201811230.

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ROME CITY: $28,000 EXT#117 With a little TLC, this cozy two bedroom home will make a nice starter home or would be an excellent house for downsizing. It is conveniently located close to shopping. Situated on a 1/4 acre lot with a large backyard, there is plenty of room for that garden or an excellent play area for the children. The detached garage also has a workshop area. MLS#201806325.

ROME CITY: $10,500 EXT#109 Located just outside Rome City in Oak Shores, you will find this building lot ready to go. Lightly wooded with plenty of open areas and with access to the West Lakes Chain. Association area located close by for your recreational boating. County regional sewer system is available. MLS#201750468.

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Just updated and ready for new owners! 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on a full daylight basement. Here are just some of the new features roof, gutters, bathroom tub, vanity, sinks, faucets, kitchen cabinets, countertops, plumbing, furnace, A/C unit, doors, drywall, paint, flooring ,driveway, windows, updated electric and more. MLS#201753278.

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WITMER LAKE: $269,000 EXT#130 Meticulously well kept 3 bedroom 2 bath home located on the 5 lake Indian Chain of Lakes. From the master suite with walk in closets and oil rubbed bronze interior fixtures along with tiled updated bathroom all the new updates make this home shine. Perfect for entertaining the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms with dual patio doors that lead to the patio and your private pier. Oversized 3 car garage with plenty of storage and parking. Spring is right around the corner. MLS#201802361.

UP KENDALLVILLE: $119,900 EXT#119 Conveniently located in town, you will find this Turn-of-the-Century Charmer. Original, beautifully redone hardwood floors, doors and trim. The modern updated kitchen features new cabinets, countertops, subway tile backsplash and tiled floors. All appliances included. Bathroom has been completely redone tub, tiled walls, vanity and tiled floor. Partial basement. Covered front porch. Rear multi-layer deck that leads to a 2 car garage. Nicely landscaped and awaiting new owners. MLS#201811980.

ROME CITY: $100,000 Rome City Commercial building with over 35,000 sq. ft. on 2.5 acres. High visibility on SR 9. Ideal storage units with room for over 100 Rv’s, car and boats. 6, 14’ high overhead doors with 2 docks. High ceilings along with concrete floor suitable for heavy truck use. There are several offices and bathrooms making the possibilities endless with is property. MLS#201814388.

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Great opportunity and potential for an investment property. A two unit home with the option to connect the two units or keep them separate. In addition the unique layout gives you the option to choose which apartment gets the extra bedroom. In this charming turn of the century home each unit has their own furnace, gas water heater and water softener systems. Low maintenance yard with simple well maintained landscaping as well as a covered front and back porch. MLS#201815211. $87,900.

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Rare find - one you MUST tour to fully appreciate! So many extras and so many possibilities for this nearly 2 acre property, just a stoneâs throw from Oliver Lk one of the most popular ski lakes in Lagrange County! (public access just around the corner) From the moment you start up the concrete drive you know you are driving up to a property lovingly cared for. Inside, this home has it all. The foyer is spacious and welcomes you right into the massive living room, featuring a beautiful wood burning fireplace (awesome year round!). MLS#201817888. $299,900.

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Here is your next investment or fix-up opportunity. The home is currently used as a single family residence but could easily have an efficiency apartment to offset your mortgage payments. The property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and the efficiency is a 1 bedroom 1 bath with handicap ramp. All utilities can be separated. There is work to be done to make this home lovely again and is priced to sell. Home being sold “AS IS”. Inspections are encouraged prior to submitting a written offer. MLS#201817516. $54,500.

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Lake Life!!! Here it is. This home consists of 1 bedroom, 1 bath on 1 acre of property that has lake frontage and channel frontage on both sides. 2 1/2-car detached heated garage, with toilet and sink, plus storage shed. New furnace and central air. New 4in Well in 2014. newer windows with blinds in the room addition. Ski Lake 1:00-4:00 p.m. daily. Deck for entertaining or just to sit and enjoy the view of the lake. Schedule your showing today. MLS#201816044. $159,900.

1002 SOUTH CAVIN ST.

3 bedroom home. Formal dining room with built in cabinets, dining room. living room with fireplace. Stained woodwork , gas heat, basement. $89,900.

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This home is centrally located close to downtown restaurants and shopping. Home has plenty of space with 3 bedrooms and one full bath. Bathroom has a nice walk-in shower with ceramic tile. Some rooms have been freshly painted. Home needs some TLC, but has a lot of potential. Central heating/ cooling system is a year old. Roof and siding are fairly new. There is also an unfinished basement that could add more living space.PROPERTY “SOLD AS IS” ! Dont miss out! Come see it before it is gone. MLS#201814510. $85,000.

718 E DIAMOND, KENDALLVILLE

400 PARK, WOLCOTTVILLE

MOVE IN READY! This cozy one bedroom home is close to many northeast Indiana lakes. Located off State Road 9. A covered carport with build in shed storage. Sun room in the back with lots of natural light. Partial fenced backyard. A short drive to the different lakes. Galley style Kitchen, includes stove/oven and refrigerator. MLS#201808169. $39,500.

Location and pride of Ownership! Located across from Bixler Lake Park, close to Bixler Lake and close to Library. Enjoy swimming, fishing, picnics and tennis all out your front door. his home has character! Living room and family room both. 2016 new 95% efficiency furnace, roof 4yrs old, some windows updated 5yrs. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. Fenced in back yard. All appliances stay. Gas budget $58.00, Water/Sewer $32.00, Electric $61.00. 2 window air conditioners stay, master bedroom curtains, dining room curtains and hallway going upstairs curtains DNR. MLS#201812941. $127,000.

404 E. FIRST ST., AUBURN

Your humble home awaits! Not only is this home priced to sell, but it is in the heart of Auburn! Within walking distance of historical downtown, comes this amazing 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath with an over-sized garage. Both full baths are on bedroom level, with each full bath equipped with double sinks. There is a TON of storage in this home, but roomy as well. New flooring throughout the formal living area and the great room. Kitchen appliances will stay. Home features a boiler system heat with central air. This large lot can be the grounds for many uses, but you must see it for yourself to begin your future dream home planning. Schedule your personal tour today!! This won’t last long! Address may come up as “First St., or 1st St.”. MLS#201813527. $169,900.

1050 EASTGATE, KENDALLVILLE

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full/2 half bath Sylvan Lake home is situated on a large 100’ waterfront lot! The view of the lake from this home is breathtaking. 3 spacious bedrooms, including the very large master bedroom located on the second floor with walk-in closet with one full bath. Geothermal heating & cooling. Hand-made stone fireplace. Large family room located on the main floor. MLS#201747637. $488,900.

3098 N GEORGIA ST., KIMMELL

Very nice and well maintained. Being sold as-is. Fully furnished, 14x60 Patriot Home. Metal roof. 3 full lots included. Driveway sits in utility easement. MLS#201810728. $56,900.

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723 S 650 W, ANGOLA

Country living at its best. Home features 3 bedrooms, on a full unfinished basement. Home has many updates including, new roof, skylights, new flooring, new furnace, water softener, sump pump. Home sits on 6 acres with a 28x40 pole building. Plenty of room for the children to play, gardening, entertaining. Pole building has concrete floor and slider doors. Schedule your showing today. MLS#201809099. $185,000.

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212 W. MITCHELL, KENDALLVILLE

This home may be the best kept secret in Kendallville! Located just one block from downtown shops, it has plenty of special features and LOADS of potential! Whether you’re looking for a substantial home to fit your large family, a rental income opportunity, or want to start your own cozy bed-and-breakfast, this 4-story, 6,534 sf home is the key to making that dream come true. MLS#201805749. $184,800.

226 RILEY ST., KENDALLVILLE

This charming 3 bedroom 1.5 bath house is perfectly located in the heart of Kendallville. You are close to all the schools, parks, shopping, library and churches. Siding, windows, roof, and plumbing have all been updated. The beautiful large front porch makes coming home to relax enjoyable. This home wont last long so schedule your personal tour today. The basement is partially finished and there is a possible 4th bedroom. MLS#201752677. $89,900.

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108 S. VAN SCOYOC, AVILLA

Cute! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Avilla. Just minutes to Kendallville and Fort Wayne. Open floor plan on main level. Small yard - but less to maintain! Quiet and cozy back yard great for relaxing. Move in ready....call today! MLS#201747869. $64,500.

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Beautiful New build 2017, by K. Lash & Sons. 2,620 sq. ft., 2 car attached garage, 2x6 walls, Urethane 1/2 in. foam sprayed exterior walls, along with Batt insulation, Attic R 54. Living room 18ft vaulted ceiling. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 baths. 2 story detached garage, commercial size flag pole. MLS#201802577. $324,900.

Charming lakefront home on Witmer Lake. From this lake you can access 5 different lakes, completely remodeled inside and out. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. 2-car detached garage on channel front. Patio for entertaining guests or just enjoying the beautiful views of the lake. Schedule your showing today. MLS#201750385. $249,000.

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Corner Lot, oversized 3 car attached garage, 3 bedroom home. MLS#201806118. $73,000.

160 NORTH STREET, ROME CITY

This could be a great starter home. Not lakefront but Sylvan Lake can be seen from the front porch! This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living areas, 2 car garage and a pool. Pool needs new liner. Currently the 2nd bedroom is being used as a closet but can easily be turned back into a bedroom. MLS#201800031. $62,500.

This property has 2 homes with 2 parcel number and MUST SELL as 1 unit. Main house is a 1992 Holly Park on a full finish w/o basement on 3 ACRES, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2nd home 1993 Dutchman with attached breezeway and 2 car attached garage. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Located on 1 Acre. 1080 sq. ft. MLS#201755136. $204,900.

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1000 EAST, AVILLA

Beautiful country homesite overlooking 6 wooded acres with a creek running through it. Right outside of Avilla and just a short 15 minute drive from Fort Wayne. MLS#201801779. $94,500.

210 E. RUSH ST., KENDALLVILLE

Great location near downtown Kendallville close to everything. Many new updates in this 3 bedroom, possible 4th, and 1-1/2 bathrooms. Family room has a large stone fireplace, an enclosed porch at the back and a wrap-around front porch. Newer flooring on the main level. Newer kitchen cabinets. MLS#201738986. $79,000.

700 S. CAVIN, LIGONIER

Land single family home on 8,910 sq. ft. Located on a corner lot with city sewer. MLS#201744884. $15,000.

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3355 S 950 E, LAGRANGE

This is country living at its best! This 5 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home is waiting for your finishing touches. Love to fish? You will most definitely enjoy catching fish in your stocked pond. If you are looking for a diamond in the rough, you don’t need to go any further. With over 2,600 finished SF, this home will certainly handle most any size family. MLS#201751445. $129,000.

527 E. MITCHELL ST., KENDALLVILLE

Spacious duplex - two-story side-byside residences, great rental history. One side a two bedroom, one-anda-half bathroom with a fireplace. The other is a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment. Very clean, very spacious. MLS#201749255. $82,500.

1230 EASTGATE, KENDALLVILLE

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on popular Sylvan Lake is well maintained and perfect for entertaining, every day living & enjoying what your new lake home has to offer. This home has a wood burner & hardwood flooring in the Living room on main level, a fireplace in the beautiful finished basement, and another in the breathtaking 4 seasons room. 3 total fireplaces! Lovely 4-seasons room. MLS#201808877. $349,900.

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2015 JONATHAN, KENDALLVILLE

Home features a park like setting custom designed back yard with mature trees, flowers, water feature, brick courtyard, outside lighting and 2 patio areas for entertaining, beautiful outside space all fenced in! Spacious living room with gas log fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Beautiful custom kitchen with Corian counter tops, all appliances stay Main floor master bedroom with garden tub and separate shower, walk-in closet. MLS#201813112. $223,900.

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14719 DEERBERRY, FORT WAYNE

Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 car garage in Walnut Creek. Ceramic tile in foyer. Walk in closets, skylights for natural lighting and neutral decor. Fireplace in family room. Near cul de sac with sidewalks. Wooden Deck off of the back sliding door with sun setter awning. Includes one year Home Warranty for added peace of mind. MLS#201810652. $199,900

1001 S. MAIN ST., AVILLA

Whew! This had an accepted offer within 22 days. Additional 48.91 acreage available nearby. Call today. MLS#201813241. $70,000

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1001 S. MAIN ST., AVILLA

Build your DREAM HOME. Conveniently located between Kendallville and Fort Wayne. Subject to tenant rights. 8.12 acres. MLS#201813302. $56,840.

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1001 S. MAIN ST., AVILLA

Wow what a find! This acreage has so much potential. Conveniently located between Fort Wayne and Kendallville, just south of Avilla. 48.91 acres. MLS#201813301. $318,000.

9859 E. CAMELOT, CROMWELL

Lake Wawasee access boat lot, short distance away. This 3 bedroom home, has 2 full baths with ceramic tile through out. Master suite has garden tub and separate ceramic tile shower. Kitchen has breakfast nook. Fenced-in backyard and front porch. Full unfinished basement with all kinds of possibilities. MLS#201749048. $74,900.

2752 N SKINNER LAKE, ALBION

This stunning lake house is both immaculate and cozy all rolled into one. Windows galore gives you that wonderful, dazzling view of the lake. Sit in front of the fireplace or step outside onto the deck. Beautifully manicured double lot gives you extra space. This is a must see property. MLS#201754214. $250,000.

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887 E. SCHOOLHOUSE RD., KENDALLVILLE

recently updated home features 228 E. LISLE ST., KENDALLVILLE This 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. If you

Nice limestone house on Kendallville’s South Side. The home sits on Three lots. Three bedrooms, One and a Half Bathrooms. There is a Full Semi Finished Basement that is very usable. The Open Front Porch will be in constant use all summer! Needs some updating. MLS#201754104. $99,900.

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1048 S 250 W, ALBION

Check out this beautiful cape cod, sitting on over 20 acres of land in rural Albion. This home boasts over 3,000 square feet of living space, with 4 spacious bedrooms and 2&½ baths, including a 12x8 master bath with jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Beautiful views from every room, each bedroom having its very own walk-in closet. MLS#201808089. $324,900.

1409 N. LIMA, KENDALLVILLE

GREAT location just north of Kendallville, right before the airport, on State Rd 3. Sitting on over an acre - this 4 bedroom, 2 bath farm house has such potential. LOTS of cabinetry in the kitchen, spacious living room for gatherings and relaxing. Outside - THREE car garage for storage, hobbies, man-cave, etc. This one needs some love but may be the diamond in the rough you’ve been looking for! MLS#201746291. $87,000.

would rather be outside, enjoy the 8 acres or you can relax around the beautiful fire pit or spend some time in the greenhouse. Whether you need storage or looking to reopen the previous produce market, the 40x140 pole barn will surely meet your needs. MLS#201717218. $235,000

E. WAITS RD., KENDALLVILLE

Come take a look at this 5.63 acre plot of land with just under 3 acres being tillable. It has a 24x40 pole barn, and is located on the outer edge of Kendallville. It is far enough away from everything to feel as though you are in the country, but still close to all the conveniences of living in town. MLS#201743399. $34,500.

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503 W. GRANADA, KENDALLVILLE

3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home, is ready for your arrival!! What is new in the last 3 years: Furnace, AC, water heater, ALL new windows (except one) throughout the home, new carpet in the living room, all new paint throughout the interior AND (Paintable) exterior of the home. Larger than your average lot, and a double car garage only adds to the wants and needs of this beautiful home nestled in popular Arvada Hills. MLS#201807501. $149,900.

305 W DEPOT STREET, HUDSON

SO ADORABLE AND CUTE. This home consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Eat in kitchen, appliances stay. Plenty of closet space. Walk in closet in one bedroom. Deck on the south side of home. Storage shed. Very nice starter home. Schedule your showing today. MLS#201755822. $71,500.

Beautiful Tri-Level home with hard wood floors upstairs, all rooms are of good size. Nice deck that overlooks a fenced in back yard. This home has a family room and a living room, good size kitchen and dining room. MLS#201804793. $96,500.

2545 E 600 N, ALBION

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!! What a beautiful piece of property nestled on almost 8 acres of YOUR next possible farm,or plenty of area to play! This cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath farm is calling your name! You can enjoy the Indiana sunsets on a nice covered deck that wraps halfway around the home, snuggle up while spending time in the great room with the wood burning fireplace, or roam, ride or play on all the land. MLS#201805933. $199,000.

109 S. LINCOLN, KENDALLVILLE

Amazingly spectacular! This house has been beautifully and tastefully remodeled. New carpets, drywall, paint and light fixtures. This open floor plan is perfect for today’s living. Kitchen is dream with new appliances, cabinets, sink and overhead lighting.. Full bathroom and laundry on the main floor. The extra wide staircase that leads up to the second story is a stunning aspect to this house. MLS#201806393. $108,000.

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4106 MAPLECREST, FORT WAYNE

312 W. PLEASANT ST., ANGOLA

Come check out this stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the heart of Angola. It is conveniently close to Trine University and all of the shopping that Angola has to offer. This home has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. Hurry and schedule your showing. It won’t last long. MLS#201747859. $171,900.

419 S. FREEMAN, KENDALLVILLE

Don’t miss this cute and cozy 2 BR home close to the high school in quiet neighborhood. Nice kitchen, all appliances stay with the home. Laundry room has washer and dryer that are staying, a relaxing 3-season room and deck. Property has a beautiful backyard with many mature flowers and shrubs and a detached garage with extra parking off back lot. MLS#201738828. $63,000.

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This open concept home features vaulted ceilings, split bedrooms and a master suite. The family room boasts lots of light with wall-to-wall windows and is semi-private with glass French sliding doors. This home is subject to a short sale. Please call for details. MLS#201805841. $112,500!

5573 C.R. 35, AUBURN

Nice building site on 600 E, just south of State Road 8. 3.41 acres. MLS#201810558. $32,500!

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This gorgeous six-bedroom, four-bathroom home has a 700 square foot apartment. It has Spanish styling with four archways to the gorgeous living room with hardwood floors. The kitchen features custom cabinets, a granite breakfast bar and countertops. On 2.5 acres with a private pond; you’ve got to see this one! MLS#201809719. $522,900!

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Come relax on the 100 feet of LEVEL lake frontage this charming 3-bedroom property offers! Well-maintained home with open concept living space and dining area, main level laundry and large bedrooms. Wood burning fireplace, detached garage with upper carriage house area that could be made into extra guest or entertaining space. Ref. #300 FREMONT LAKE GEORGE

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Come walk through this cozy year-round cottage tucked away on a lakefront lot in a prime location! Crooked Lake, one of the largest lakes in Indiana at 802 acres, offers prime fishing, skiing and other summer activities…you will not be disappointed! Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #3050 LAKE LOTS FREMONT - JIMMERSON LAKE

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Don’t miss this deal of a lifetime! This TOTALLY remodeled 3 bedroom, open-concept home is move-in ready! Enjoy the spacious living area, evenings on the deck overlooking Fox Lake or the expansive yard. Association access. Use the clubhouse for all of your gatherings. This house will not last long! Ref. #1905 PLEASANT LAKE GOLDEN LAKE ED UC D RE CE I PR

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This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom lake home is situated on .25 acres with a 3-car detached garage and two boathouses! You don’t want to miss out on this one! 6 beautiful lots with Open-concept lower level. Fireplace, climate controlled garage access to Jimmerson Lake that you can use to build your dream and spacious bedrooms are just a few of the perks with this lake home. Ref. #180 property! Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #355

Exquisite 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom FURNISHED home with 104 ft. of lake frontage. Open concept with tile floors, spacious bedrooms and a Master en-suite to die for! The living room, family room and Master all have views of the lake. Screenedin porch. Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #3250

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Come tour this charming 3 bedroom/2 bathroom ranch home Come check out this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom spacious home with 2-car oversized attached garage nestled on a quiet road. nestled on one acre. Home includes 2-car detached garage and 26x14 deck. Within walking distance to the YMCA. Ref. #1309 large 48x60 outbuilding. Relax on the back deck. Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #4870 FREMONT

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Charming 4-bedroom duplex in Willow Prairie. Large level corner lot. 2-car garages on each side. Natural light, vaulted ceilings, ample cabinets and counter space. Washer and dryer hook up too. Live in one and rent the other or rent both for a profitable future! Call for your personal showing today. Ref. #109

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Come visit the “Castle House”! Tour this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home quietly nestled on nearly 4 acres Immaculate 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with finished basement on 37 acres. Main level master just outside of town. Custom-built home by Aldrich Builders. Gorgeous kitchen, main level master suite, 2 large family/living rooms and expansive kitchen. Wrap-around deck, 1 acre pond with suite, open loft area upstairs, spacious laundry room. Huge 43’ theatre room with surround sound, pavilion. Call today! Ref. #7018 projection screen and more. Irrigation system, large back yard and open deck. Ref. #2360

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Beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home on .66 acre lot with 2-car attached garage. Relax on your screened porch or entertain in the expansive yard. Fireplace in the living room, large dining room. Your basement is ready to be finished. You will be disappointed if you miss this one. Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #6780 ORLAND

Don’t miss this unique property in Fremont! Can be used Looking for a spacious lot for building your dream home? Call as a duplex, half commercial and half rental, or open for today for more information! Ref. #120 possibilities! 2,484 sq. ft. of well-maintained building space with a 2,200 sq. ft. storage garage. Ref. #102/104 PLEASANT LAKE

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Looking for your own personal haven? Come check out this move-in ready 3 bedroom spacious home with a HUGE detached garage and additional outbuilding, all nestled on 5 acres! Call for your showing today! Ref. #4925

Tour this 2-bedroom home with a loft. 2-car detached garage! Large kitchen with plenty of room for the cook in the family. Main level master and laundry. This is a HomePath Fannie Mae property. 3% closing costs assistance available to first time home buyers. Restrictions apply. Ref. #1625

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STROH • This 1-1/2 story home is located in Stroh, close to downtown area, and has 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, den, living room with fireplace, enclosed and covered porches,metal roof and a 2-1/2 car attached garage. Only $112,900. MLS#201816525.

PHS SCHOOLS • 1-1/2 story home on a level corner lot features 4 BR, 1 BA, basement, covered porch, 1-1/2 car detached garage and outbuilding. Only $79,900. MLS#201814253.

FREMONT • 1-story manufactured home on a level 1.46 acre lot features 3 BR, 2 BA, living room with fireplace, kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and an island, laundry room, and formal dining room. Call now! Only $54,000. MLS#201815406.

KENDALLVILLE • 2-story home on a level lot near downtown shopping and restaurants, features 4 BR, 2.5 BA, covered porch and basement. Only $59,000. MLS#201805591.

HUDSON • This is a 1-story manufactured home on a crawl space and sits on a 1.29 acre lot. Home features 3 BR, 2 BA, living room, kitchen and laundry room. Home is across from Salem Center Fire Dept., and a short drive to Big Turkey Lake for water sports activities. Only $47,000. MLS#201805760.

COUNTRY • 1987 Springbrook mobile home on 2 level lots has 3 BR, 2 BA, living room, eatin kitchen and a deck. Angola schools. Only $15,900. MLS#201806562.

ATTENTION HORSE LOVERS • Level 3.11 acre lot with a 36x40 pole barn and a 16x8 outbuilding. Nice setup for your horses or hobby farm. Property has electric and private well. Good building lot for your new home. PHS schools. Only $60,000. MLS#201803777.

CROOKED LAKE • This 3 BR, 2 BA property offers an affordable way to be on Crooked Lake. The grade school attended could change. Check with the MSD of Steuben County for exact school due to bus route. Only $110,000. MLS#201805865.

ANGOLA, COUNTRY • 1980 Duke mobile home on 2 level lots features 2 BR, 1 BA, living room, eatin kitchen, and enclosed porch. Angola schools. Only $15,900. MLS#201806561.

KENDALLVILLE • 2-story home on a level lot features 3 BR, 2 BA, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, basement, covered porch, and a 3-car detached garage. Only $44,900. MLS#201803962.

FREMONT • This efficient 3 BR ranch has a fenced rear yard, storage shed and enclosed rear porch for relaxing. Home has a metal roof, natural gas forced air heat and central air conditioning. Ready to move in! Only $94,900. MLS#201753004.

FREMONT • 3 BR, 1 BA home on 2.17 acre rolling lot with mature trees has an updated kitchen & windows, vinyl siding and metal roof. Home also has hardwood floors, 24x32 pole barn and basement. Only $110,000. MLS#201745658.

ORLAND • 1-story home located near Wall Lake public beach features 2 BR, 1 BA, family room, living room, eat-in kitchen, 1-car basement garage. Only $49,900. MLS#201749515.

FREMONT • 1-story home features 2 BR, 1 BA, living room, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, laundry room and a 1-car attached garage. Only $74,900. MLS#201811095.

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Waterproof decking: Several options Q. We have been in our house for 25 years now and have enjoyed our outdoor spaces. A concrete patio has been added on the lower level and now we would like to replace our existing treated wood second floor deck with new decking materials and railing. On the original deck I used a corrugated material to slope to one side to provide a dry area where we put the patio. It has worked OK but I know that there is debris and dirt trapped between it and the decking. When I replace the decking is there some sort of waterproof decking we can use without making it a rubber roof? — Tim of Avilla A. There are options for creating

a reasonably lower cost dry area without an actual roof. There first are waterproof materials that lay onto a solid sheeting like a vinyl flooring material. One such product is Duradek, which is designed for decks. It lays like flooring and is waterproof and comes in several textures and patterns. Another option is decking material designed to trap water and let it flow and run off on one side. The deck slope usually is about 1/8 inch per foot and can vary by different product recommendations. The extruded composite and aluminum decking materials work well but have a hollow sound and feel which makes it noisy when

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it rains. It also has to be capped at the ends to conceal the hollow end core which can be a source for leaking and deterioration. There are also solid composite decking materials that are basically a bulb seal compressed tongue and groove material. These work well and the end grain can be exposed so a cap is not required. There is also a Dexerdry ribbed polymer extrusion that fit into the slotted edges of certain composite decking to create a waterproof seal. JEFF DEAHL is past president of the Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. Questions for the Square Corners column may be submitted at ba-ni.com or email info@ba-ni.com.

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Nolan Real Estate & Appraisal 3952 E. Bellefontaine Road Hamilton, Indiana 260-488-2646 • Fax: 260-488-4042 E-mail: nolanre@frontier.com

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HAMILTON LAKE $98,500 • MLS#201808362

This home has 3 bedrooms and two full baths(one with a tiles shower). The main living area is an open concept of an exquisite kitchen, a dining area and living room with fireplace. The large deck is private and has a sunset and expansive views of Hamilton Lake. There is also a gazebo down by the water! There is a nice big yard for entertaining. The main part of the home is relatively new and the back end of the home needs TLC. Priced to sell!

BALL LAKE LOT - WOODED LOT $19,900 • MLS#201721461 Nice building lot set in the woods, overlooking Ball Lake. Possible adjacent land for purchase also!

HAMILTON LAKE - CONDO $157,900 • MLS#201808654 This well-maintained stand alone condominium unit with a 1-car garage can be used as a year-round home or summertime getaway. It is a turn-key buy as everything stays: furniture, pictures, dishes, all appliances — everything! There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms (two bedrooms have their own private baths). Relax on the deck or play at the sandy beach or sit at night at the fire pit and enjoy the sunset at beautiful Hamilton Lake. The location is ideal - close to: downtown, fish creek walking trails, local parks, the boardwalk, many fine restaurants and eateries! Hamilton is a golf cart friendly community so travel around town is quick and easy! Owners were meticulous.

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FT. WAYNE CONDO - 4817 WOODMARK $89,900 • MLS#201813681 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa/condominium is conveniently located near house of worship, stores and restaurants on the N.E. side of the city. All appliances including new stack washer & dryer stay. There are skylights, natural woodwork and a master en suite. There is also a private patio in the rear. Low taxes and maintenance free living! Owner will soon install and new furnace & A/C.

HAMILTON - GARAGE CONDO • Newly built for your “big toys” • 32’x48’ - $32,500 • 36’x60’ - $41,600 • Built to your needs

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This cute cottage has a view of Hamilton Lake and is turn key! There are 2 bedrooms and 1 bath(with a tiled shower), large living and dining area and an enclosed porch. The kitchen is modern and all the appliances stay as does the stacked washer and dryer. There is a dedicated dock space and 4 sections of extra wide aluminium pier and posts along with a boat lift. All the furniture stays!

HAMILTON LAKE CIRCLE PARK OAKWOOD $249,900 • MLS#201808592

FT. WAYNE - CLOSE TO THE ZOO 234 ELMER ST $97,500 • MLS#201813700 Nice 3 bedroom home on a large lot that backs up to a creek and secluded location. Home sits high on the hill and overlooks the creek. Very private back yard for the kids to play. Home has new windows, furnace & A/C, floor covering, remodeled bathroom and decor.

PLEASANT LAKE LAND WITH BUILDING $31,500 • Large 28’x40’ building • 3/4 acre potential building site • Assoc. access to lake reserve • Low taxes

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Pruning olive trees a balance of art and science BY CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press

TORRETTA, Sicily — Watching Giovanni Caruso prune an olive tree is like observing a mountain climber decide how to reach the next hand-grip in a cliff. He chooses his path with deliberation. He even wears a helmet. With a set of newfangled tools and theories, this 35-year-old Sicilian biologist and self-made pruning expert is working on his first commercial project to introduce the central Italian technique known as the “polyconic vase” into Sicily’s often remote and overgrown olive groves. This method seeks to sculpt a tree into separate cone-shaped sides, thus producing more olives that are easier to pick. “The cone’s geometric shape allows the most branches to be exposed to the sun,” Caruso said. I thought about the overgrown olive trees I bought a few years ago with my wife and two boys on a property in Sicily. This was the first year we pruned them, nervously trying to open them up to the sun as we’d learned from Caruso. Caruso wielded a chain saw mounted on an extendable pole and powered by a battery pack. Pruning in Sicily is mostly done with regular chain saws, but also with handsaws and shears, as we had done. He moved on to another tree. “Just looking at it, it seems to be a globe,” he said. “We’re going to try to make it a vase, which means we’ll cut out the center.” And within a few minutes he’d transformed it. The location was redolent of history: 6,000 olive trees on a former noble estate in Torretta, a valley town near Palermo. The sprawling villa, once a monastery, recalls a Sicily of opulent leisure and eccentric aristocrats. To an untrained eye, the orchard could appear fine. But a lot is going wrong, Caruso said. Many trees suffer from neglect and disease. “In this area, no one prunes anymore,” lamented Gregorio Ugdulena, a descendant of the family that developed the estate. His sister, Amalia, remembered when field hands clambered up high ladders to

prune, and boys carried pots of tar to heal the trees’ fresh cuts. “Many people have abandoned their olive orchards,” Gregorio said with a sigh. That’s why he brought in Caruso, an energetic former bersagliere (an elite rifleman) in the Italian army. In the past four years, Caruso has trained himself in the polyconic vase method. He now does workshops in Sicily, where Ugdulena and I met him. It is early April, the end of a long pruning season for Caruso and also for my wife and me. We’d spent much of the past few months learning to prune our long-abandoned, 40-odd olive trees. For beginners, pruning any tree can be daunting. Where to start? What damage will I do if I cut this branch instead of that one? Will I kill a tree? Can I climb into a tree to prune? How exactly should I cut off a branch? Add to this the contradictory advice from friends and local farmers, all eager to tell you what you’re doing wrong: “Clear out the center.” “No, because of the heat, you should leave some branches to shade the center.” “Cut off branches that hang to the ground.” “No, don’t do that.” “Cut branches that shoot up.” “No, leave a few shooting up.” And on it goes. A look at the trees around us made us even more confused. Many were pruned so heavily that only a few limp twigs were left dangling off main branches. The sound of chain saws was routine. Slowly, we gained confidence and speed. We started with obviously depleted dry sections, suckers and overlapping branches, and then moved on to what wasn’t so obvious. It took hours to prune the bigger specimens. Caruso stood in a section of the orchard planted with Nocellara del belice trees. They looked nice to me. But not to him. “The trees lack leaves and there are many diseases,” Caruso said. “Look around: It’s surrounded by mountains so there isn’t any circulation, and there’s a lot of humidity.” Humidity is bad for olives, he said. At his side was Giuseppe Lo Presti, a 41-year-old agronomist and olive tree specialist. Lo Presti stooped to inspect a June 2018 • Page 32

dead tree. “Look, this is what happens when you don’t cut right,” he said. Someone had cut into the trunk, allowing infections in. Caruso moved on, his chain saw whirring into action. “The trick is to start from the top; the apex controls the plant,” he said. “By pruning from the top, you can see how much light comes in.” The new technique has been met with skepticism in the region, Caruso said. Resting a foot on a wall overlooking the orchard, he recounted how three men stopped to criticize him, an outsider with a never-before-seen helmet. He wears it because he works from the ground and could be hit by falling branches — he has a scar to prove it. “They shouted: ‘No, don’t cut that one! Cut that branch! Where are you from?’ It was quite a spectacle,” he said. “Everyone thinks they’re the best, that only they know (how to prune).” He added: “Pruning is often seen as an art, but we see it as a technique. People are often looking for aesthetic perfection.” He paused. “There’s not a manual on how to do it, each tree must be done individually.” A good pruner must understand how a tree functions so that every cut makes sense, Caruso and Lo Presti agreed. When I came home, I saw trees that still needed work. But I was glad we hadn’t bought a chain saw and sawed away. We are trying to balance many things, including maintaining the aesthetic beauty of long gnarled branches, and avoiding power tools. We want to watch and learn how our trees respond to what we’ve done. Already this spring, we’re pleased at how the now-thinned-out olives are flowering. Did we play a hand in creating all the lovely small yellow clusters? I like to think so.

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2428 SR 427 – WATERLOO — Custom-built lofted ranch on 5.7 acres. 3 BR, 3 ½ BA w/finished bsmt. Fieldstone fireplace in LR & gas stove fireplace in bsmt. In-ground pool w/pool house, 6 person hot tub & a lovely pond. Kitchen boasts cherry cabinets & breakfast bar. 48x32 heated pole bldg w/2 horse stalls & an arena. 24x34 detached garage. Many more amenities not listed. $299,900 PENDING

3714 N. COUNTY LINE RD E. – HUNTERTOWN 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA ranch on finished day light basement. Partially wooded 2 acre lot. Too many updates to list. Beautiful hardwood floor (Brazilian KOA) in DR. Rec room with pool table included. 3 season room. Relax by the pool or enjoy quiet evenings in the great room by the fireplace. Open floor plan with high ceilings. Oversized garage. $269,900 SOLD

403 DURYEA DR. – AUBURN — Lovely 4 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2,748 sq. ft. home featuring a formal LR, separate DR & 2 FR’s. Updated kitchen, newer roof, new garage doors & mostly all new flooring. 2 car garage w/added room for a workshop. Patio w/access from kitchen or one of the FR’s. Located on cul-de-sac on large lot w/wonderful in ground swimming pool & updated landscaping. $229,900. SOLD

809 BAER PASS – GARRETT — Custom built 3 BR ranch in cul-de sac w/1,800 sq. ft. of spacious living area. Features include a cathedral ceiling, stunning gas fireplace, gorgeous eat-in kitchen, all appliances & breakfast bar. Many more features not listed. 4 season room overlooks rear patio. 2 car garage w/bump out. Beautiful flowering fruit trees & alluring landscaping. $175,000

0532 COUNTY ROAD 63 – HAMILTON — 3 BR, 1 ½ BA ranch on 5.9 peaceful country acres. Extensively updated inside. New high efficient boiler & hot water heater. Wood burning fireplace. Grabill cabinets & a movable kitchen island. All appliances remain. MBR w/2 closets & gorgeous view of the property. 24x24 det. garage w/2 large patio areas & spot for a RV/camper. $174,900

3801 PEBBLEWOOD PLACE – FORT WAYNE — 3 BR, 2 BA beautiful home located in Southwest Allen County. Many amenities await you at this Heather Ridge Addition home. Features include a great room w/ cathedral ceilings and a gas log fireplace. Fresh paint throughout. Oversized 2-car garage. Private backyard w/walking trail leading to tennis courts, basketball court and playground. $145,900

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1305 CULBERTSON COURT – AUBURN – Nice 1114 S. COWEN – GARRETT — 2 BR on large 3 BR, 1 ½ BA, 1,212 sq. ft. ranch on cul-de-sac. The corner lot. Separate dining room. Home also beautifully decorated home features an eat-in kitchen features a den. 8x8 deck and 2 car garage. $92,000 and large bedrooms. The LR features a wood burning fireplace. Improvements include MBR carpet, a new garage door and remodeled BA’s. Fenced backyard with a 14x20 patio. 13x13 floored shed with electric & a loft for extra storage. $116,900

102 S. JOHNSON – GARRETT — 3 BR, 1 BA home on a large corner lot. 1,232 sq. ft. with large kitchen with all appliances, including washer & dryer. Newer hot water heater & wall air unit in kitchen. Wrap-around glass enclosed porch. 2 storage sheds. $71,000

616 S. MAIN ST – AVILLA— A nice 2 BR ranch home on a large lot features a new roof, new sump pump, all new appliances, built in microwave, newer light fixtures, 2 ceiling fans, freshly painted interior and outside trim. Ceramic tile in the kitchen, bath and den. New landscaping. New garage door & floor. $89,900.

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104 N. SR 327, ANGOLA — Well cared for & spacious 2 BR, 2 BA on over 1 acre. Open floor plan w/11x24 LR & corner, gas log fireplace. Kitchen boasts plenty of cabinets /counter space w/breakfast bar. MBR w/huge MBA, separate garden tub & shower. Den gives you extra space for an office/sitting area & leads out to the side deck. Back private patio area. 10x12 shed. $69,900

316 W. 11TH ST. – AUBURN - Very nice 2 bedroom condo located close to downtown in a location close to the heart of the city. All appliances stay including the washer & dryer. Hi efficiency furnace. Living room has built-in’s. Condo includes 1 car garage & monthly maintenance fee of $120 per month which includes all exterior & roof maintenance & structure insurance. $69,900

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MICHELLE SNYDER..........260-615-6289 JANE FELLER....................260-908-2163 LINDA MIDDLETON..........260-908-7096 KYLE BRANSCUM.............260-553-9000 BRITTANY WILLIAMS........260-235-0707

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118 N. PETERS – GARRETT — Established business w/movable liquor license. Sale includes antique keg cooler, walk-in cooler, freezer, $20,000+ of inventory, sound system, projections, TVs, speakers, tables, chairs & security system. Leased items do not stay. There are (2) 2 bedroom newly renovated apartments upstairs. This property includes 5 extra city lots. $459,900

3483 SR 8 – AUBURN – 5 lots zoned C3 General Commercial. 11.17 +/- acres in Eastside plaza located close to DeKalb Hospital. All city infrastructure is complete - streets, curbs, water, sewer, elec. & gas. $530,000

CORNER OF CR 35 & SR 8 (TBD) – 3.43 General Commercial acres located in Hunters Glen Section III. All city utilities are available. $275,000

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00 CR 29. – AUBURN — This platted country lot is tucked away off of a paved road within minutes of Auburn. 20.836 +/- secluded acres with access from CR 29. The property is bordered by woods and natural areas. It could be a great place to possibly build a secluded home. Approx. 14 acres tillable with remaining acreage being woods, brush & grassy areas. Subject to tenants rights. $208,256 PENDING

00 CR 7 – GARRETT — 30 +/- acres of farm ground with a small wetland area. Approximately 25 acres are tillable. Property is subject to tenants rights. $105,000

00 CR 35 – AUBURN — Many possibilities for this AUBURN DRIVE – AUBURN – 25.176 +/- wooded beautiful very private 10 acre wooded lot. 60 ft. of acres on Auburn Drive. City and County zoned R-2. drive off of CR 35. $143,000 City utilities available nearby at Masons Village & Summerset. $115,809

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W. 2ND AVE. – GARRETT — Over 7 acres of HUNTERS GLEN LOTS - AUBURN – 3 lots available property in Garrett city limits. Utilities available on in Hunters Glen. CR 35 Section IV. Varying lot sizes. all sides. Great development potential. Currently Call for pricing. being farmed. Subject to tenant rights. $67,500

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820 LN 100, LAKE ARROWHEAD, HUDSON 2 lakefront lots total .85 acre with 170’ of lake frontage. Beautiful views. Electricity available. Lot 14 is 102x222 with 120’ frontage. Lot 13 is 62x272 with 50’ frontage. $12,000.

355 W. RAILROAD ST. - WATERLOO — Nice size lot. 66x105. Possible building lot. $7,500.

W. RAILROAD ST. - WATERLOO — 2 possible building lots, 66x108 & 66x105. One lot sits on the corner of Railroad & Oak St. $7,500.

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This three-bedroom, two-bath home is movein ready. Home features a split bedroom floor and 1,504 square feet of living space near downtown Auburn. High-efficiency furnace and central air were installed in March 2016. Gas range, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer are included. There is a 520-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment that is included in this listing that currently has a month-to-month renter who pays $400 a month. Apartment has new roof. Reduced to $106,000.

Large lot on cul-de-sac, ready to be built on with city water and sewer hook-up. Priced at $23,500.

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5 bedroom/4.5 bath home sits on 6.35 acres. Great open floor plan, walk-out basement, Geothermal heat and air, April Air humidifiers, 10 ft. ceilings on the main floor, 9 ft. ceilings in the full basement, 8 ft. doorways on main floor, natural wood trim throughout, crown molding, false trey ceilings, Anderson double pane windows with transoms, interior muttons in all windows, canned lighting, laundry chute, wired for surround sound, tons of storage, and a 1,672 sq. ft. attached garage with two 20 ft. roll up doors. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, custom maple cabinets, large island, and all appliances are included. $517,000.

402 N. CEDAR ST., AUBURN

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2076 C.R. 75, BUTLER

Beautiful 3,192-square-foot, four-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath ranch home on a full basement is movein ready. Country home sits on 2.67 acres and features cathedral ceiling in the great room with a marble wood burning fireplace and a 10-foot ceiling in the dining room. Split bedroom floor plan; master suite comes with a jetted tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Large family room, beautiful kitchen with all appliances included. There is a craft room and two-car attached garage. There is a 24x40 pole barn with two box stalls and drainage. This home is priced at $239,000.

LAND LISTINGS Various size lots near LaOtto. Call today!

C.R. 16, BUTLER

Great building site! This 2.5 +/- acres on level ground with paved road frontage won’t last long. Ground is all blount soil. Priced at $22,000.

119 S. PARK LANE, BUTLER

This three-bedroom ranch home with an attached garage offers an eat-in kitchen, nice sized living room and three bedrooms. It has new Thermos-paned windows, stackable washer/dryer combo that is six months old. All appliances stay. This home also offers tankless, on-demand hot water so you will never run out. Come check this one out! Priced at $64,900.

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LAND - (2) 20-acre lots on S.R. 1 in Butler $5,100 per acre LAND - 4.403 acres at 000 C.R. 56 LAND - 5.78 partially wooded acres on 950E. $67,500 LAND - 33 acres with 14 acres wooded. Price reduced.

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