Get ready for sun & fun at The Shady Rest - one of peaceful Ridinger Lake’s premier cottages!!!! Beautifully-appointed lakefront cottage where you can begin making wonderful weekend memories or enjoy year-round relaxation! Many updates in recent years make this home low-maintenance & worry free. This lake is centrally located & just a quick trip to Warsaw, Winona Lake, North Webster, Syracuse & Columbia City - so convenient! No HOA. * actual lake frontage is owned by Property Owners Association of Riley Memorial Beach & placing a dock is $40yr. Buyer to honor AirBNB booking June 15-21st. Pier assembly included.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Teresa Bakehorn• Our House Real Estate
Bought with Cheryl Boltz• CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Your pier is already in for sun & fun at The Shady Rest - one of peaceful Ridinger Lake?s premier cottages!!!! Beautifully-appointed lakefront cottage where you can begin making wonderful weekend memories or enjoy year-round relaxation! Many updates in recent years make this home low-maintenance & worry free. This lake is centrally located & just a quick trip to Warsaw, Winona Lake, North Webster, Syracuse & Columbia City - so convenient!
Public Records
Aug 24, 2011
Sold
$92,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$730 (+12.2%)
$36,000 + $99,700
$135,700
2023
$651 (+25.2%)
$33,400 + $93,200
$126,600
2022
$520 (+25.3%)
$29,700 + $76,800
$106,500
2021
$415 (+13.6%)
$29,700 + $63,100
$92,800
2020
$365 (+6.1%)
$29,200 + $57,200
$86,400
2019
$344 (+0.2%)
$27,700 + $55,200
$82,900
2018
$343 (+8.2%)
$27,700 + $54,000
$81,700
2017
$317 (+1.6%)
$27,700 + $52,200
$79,900
2016
$312 (+4.0%)
$27,700 + $51,400
$79,100
2015
$300 (−13.5%)
$27,700 + $50,000
$77,700
2013
$347
$27,100 + $57,600
$84,700
Tax history for 259 Ems R4 Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$730 (+12.2%)
$36,000 + $99,700
$135,700
2023
$651 (+25.2%)
$33,400 + $93,200
$126,600
2022
$520 (+25.3%)
$29,700 + $76,800
$106,500
2021
$415 (+13.6%)
$29,700 + $63,100
$92,800
2020
$365 (+6.1%)
$29,200 + $57,200
$86,400
2019
$344 (+0.2%)
$27,700 + $55,200
$82,900
2018
$343 (+8.2%)
$27,700 + $54,000
$81,700
2017
$317 (+1.6%)
$27,700 + $52,200
$79,900
2016
$312 (+4.0%)
$27,700 + $51,400
$79,100
2015
$300 (−13.5%)
$27,700 + $50,000
$77,700
2013
$347
$27,100 + $57,600
$84,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
174 ft.
Lot size
9,222 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kosciusko County
APN
431201400244000029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Laminate Counters
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 840
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake Front
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront, Level, Landscaped, Views
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Ridinger Lake
Lot Size Dimensions: 53 x 174
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $419.60
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $40
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $3.33
Schools Information
School District: Whitko
Elementary School: Pierceton
Middle Or Junior School: Whitko
High School: Whitko
Location Information
Directions: SR 13 north from Pierceton, west/right turn onto Old Hwy 30, north/left onto N 900 E, right/east onto E Adams Rd, then left/north onto R4 Lane & follow curves
Subdivision Name: Riley Memorial Beach
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,222 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Kosciusko County
APN: 431201400244000029
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Kosciusko BOR
Around this home
Schools
Pierceton Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.0mi
7/10
Whitko High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 12.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pierceton, IN • 46562
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$198,000 – $240,000
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