8553 Main St

$159,900
Price
4
Beds
1,104 Sq. Ft.
$145 / Sq. Ft.
1,104
Sq. Ft.
$145
per Sq. Ft.

Description

TOTAL PRIVACY AND QUIET - A REAL FIXER ON 10 ACRES OF MATURE TIMBER - Older 1.5 story home features 3 to 4 bedrooms and one bath. Structure appears solid and location is amazing. Woods is a perfect square of 660' X 660'. Located far off of the road at the northern edge of Ora but you would never know it's there. Hills and trails. Estate Sale. Main Street, Ora.TOTAL PRIVACY AND QUIET - A REAL FIXER ON 10 ACRES OF MATURE TIMBER - Older 1.5 story home features 3 to 4 bedrooms and one bath. Structure appears solid and location is amazing. Woods is a perfect square of 660' X 660'. Located far off of the road at the northern edge of Ora but you would never know it's there. Hills and trails. Estate Sale. Main Street, Ora.
  1. Listed by John Wampler • RE/MAX 1st Choice
    P: (574)-249-0883 C: (574)-249-0883 johnrwampler@hotmail.com

Property Details for 8553 Main Street

Subdivision
NONE
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 12:37 PM

Property Details for 8553 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #829385
Days on Market74
Taxes$1,542 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyStarke County

Location

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Building Information for 8553 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$919 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$790

Property Taxes

$129

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8553 Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: U.S. 35 TO COUNTY ROAD 800 SOUTH. EAST TO COUNTY ROAD 750 EAST. SOUTH TO MAIN STREET. RIGHT TO PROPERTY.
  • City/Town: Monterey
  • State: IN
  • Township: Tippecanoe
  • ZIP: 46960
  • Latitude: 41.18
  • Longitude: -86.56
  • County: Starke
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,541.74
  • APN/Key #: 751132302002000008
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Legal Description: NE NE SW S32 T32 R1 10 A
School Information
  • School District: Culver
Parking
  • Garage Description: Driveway, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 43,560.00
  • Square Footage: 1104.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: 1.00
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded, Private
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Hardwood
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Propane
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Total # of Rooms: 9
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 25.0 x 15.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 5.0
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 8553 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$159,900
Nov 10, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$179,900
Oct 21, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$199,900
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$225,000
Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$225,000
Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$199,900
Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$179,900
Oct 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$159,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$159,900
11/10/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$179,900
10/21/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$199,900
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #829385

$225,000
10/14/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$225,000
10/14/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$199,900
10/14/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$179,900
10/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202541882

$159,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8553 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$54,400Total$129,400
Tax Record2024$1,542 ($128 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtStories2Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1950CountySTARKEAPN75-11-32-302-002.000-008

Schools near 8553 Main Street

This home is within Culver Community Schools Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Culver Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Culver Community High School
Public6 to 12

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8553 Main Street is a single family home for sale in Ora, IN 46968. This property was listed for sale on October 15, 2025 by RE/MAX 1st Choice, it's currently listed at $159,900. This listing's school district is Culver Community Schools Corp. Nearby schools include Culver Elementary School and Culver Community High School. 8553 Main Street is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,104 sqft single family home built in 1929.

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