Welcome to Webster Lake! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home on the sought-after 744-acre all-sports lake offers the perfect blend of lake living and investment potential, with a history as a successful Airbnb. Completely renovated inside and out, this move-in-ready home features modern farmhouse charm with beamed ceilings, shiplap accents, spacious living areas, and stunning lake views. The custom kitchen offers quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar, large dining space, and additional pantry and prep space perfect for entertaining family and guests. The functional floor plan includes a fun bunk room for extra sleeping space and comfortable accommodations for guests. Relax on the spacious back deck, fish from your shoreline, or enjoy all Webster Lake has to offer including boating, skiing, and exceptional fishing. The heated and cooled detached 2-car garage is currently being used as a game room and additional sleeping space, adding even more versatility for entertaining or hosting guests. Major updates include newer windows, roof, furnace, A/C, new water heater, private well with new well pump, and community sewer. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, weekend retreat, or income-producing property, this lakefront gem is ready to enjoy!
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$399,900
8978 E Backwater Rd, North Webster, IN 46555
3beds
2,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$387,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious back deckQuartz countertopsWaterfront homeStunning lake viewsModern farmhouse charmComfortable accommodations for guestsShiplap accents
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- 1,796 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sebina Husidic 260-489-2000,
Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202620443
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Desk, Beamed Ceilings, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,144
- Total interior livable area: 2,144 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,144
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Concrete, Stone
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Deck on Waterfront, Pier/Dock, Lake Front, Ski Lake, Lake
- Body of water: Webster Lake
- Frontage length: Channel/Canal Frontage(15),Water Frontage(15)
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X70
- Features: Few Trees, Lake
Details
- Parcel number: 430814100500.000023
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: North Webster
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $339,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,491
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$387,600
$368,000 - $407,000
$1,784/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+19.4% |
Source:  IRMLS #202620443 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2022 | Pending sale | $335,000$156/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #202232152 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2022 | Contingent | $335,000 |
Source: IRMLS #202232152 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2022 | Price change | $335,000-4.3% |
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| 9/9/2022 | Price change | $350,000-9.1% |
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| 8/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $385,000+120% |
Source: IRMLS #202232152 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2021 | Sold | $175,000-12.1%$82/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2021 | Contingent | $199,000 |
Source: IRMLS #202118157 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,426 +5.4% | $339,500 +21% |
| 2024 | $1,353 +121.7% | $280,600 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $610 -48.5% | $272,000 +97.4% |
| 2022 | $1,185 +7.3% | $137,800 +21.6% |
| 2021 | $1,105 +1.6% | $113,300 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $1,088 +15.5% | $110,500 |
| 2019 | $942 +4.3% | $110,500 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $903 +12.3% | $104,600 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $804 -4.1% | $98,200 -2.8% |
| 2016 | $838 +2.5% | $101,000 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $818 -13.2% | $93,300 -6.5% |
| 2013 | $943 +15.4% | $99,800 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $817 +8.6% | $102,500 -0.6% |
| 2011 | $753 -11.7% | $103,100 |
| 2010 | $853 +18.6% | $103,100 +1% |
| 2009 | $719 -28.4% | $102,100 -27.2% |
| 2007 | $1,004 | $140,300 -7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $151,500 +88.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $80,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46555
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10North Webster Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Wawasee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 4/10Wawasee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Webster
- Middle: Wawasee
- High: Wawasee
- District: Wawasee
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Indiana
- Kosciusko County
- North Webster
- 46555
- 8978 E Backwater Rd
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