The Florida Tropical House

Designed for the southern Florida tropics, is a unique beachfront property in Beverly Shores, Indiana. Bu ilt in 1933 as part of the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition at the 1933 World's Fair, it seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living spaces with open terraces and a distinctive flamingo pink exterior. Designed by architect Robert Law Weed in the Modernist style, the house was lovingly restored with over $2 million invested and has been subleased to current renter for about 25 years who is ready to pass the torch.

This famous home offers a chance for a new renter to preserve ts historical and architectural significance and create new memories while respecting its rich legacy. The home may be used for personal use, renting not allowed. Home to be made available to the public once per year. Contemporary renter to be approved by the Indiana Landmarks and The National Park Service. Cash only. Proof of Funds must be submitted to listing agent prior to showing.

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on 250 W Lake Front Dr
in Beverly Shores, IN
Presented by Peggy Sayre at
Coldwell Banker Realty - New Buffalo .


Property MLS #543345 from NIRA

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12 x 20
Bedroom 2 Sqft: 170
Bedroom 3 Sqft: 160
Bedroom 4 Sqft: 240

+ Other Rooms

Total Rooms: 11
Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Basement Features: Walk-Out Access
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 31
Living Room Sqft: 527

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 1
1/2 Bathrooms: 1
3/4 Bathrooms: 2

+ Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Dry Bar
Primary Downstairs
Vaulted Ceiling(s)

+ Appliances

Built-In Gas Range
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer

+ Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Heating Features: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Number of Fireplaces: 1

+ Kitchen and Dining

Dining Area Dimensions: 12 x 21
Dining Area Sqft: 252
Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 20
Kitchen Sqft: 200

+ Waterfront and Water Access

Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Lake Front
Lake Privileges

+ Exterior and Lot Features

Balcony
Fencing: Fenced
Road Surface Type: Paved

+ Garage and Parking

Garage Spaces: 1

+ Land Info

Lot Size Dimensions: 225 x 274

+ Home Features

View: Lake

+ Homeowners Association

Association Fee Frequency: Annual
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

+ Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Active
County: Porter
Directions: 12 north on Broadway to dead end. Left at stop sign. Home is about half mile down on the right, pink house.
Tax Year: 2023
Source Property Type: Residential
Source Neighborhood: Century of Progress Historic District
Subdivision: Century of Progress Historic District
Township: Pine
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Source System Name: C2C
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Listed 2024-01-06
$2,500,000
NIRA

+ Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 3485
Year Built: 1933
Above Grade Finished Area: 2085
Levels: Two
Property Age: 91
Total Area Sqft: 3485

+ Accessibility Features

Accessibility Features: Enhanced Accessible

+ Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Cable Available
Electricity Available
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Well

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Pine Elementary School is a public elementary school located approximately 3.3 miles away.
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Barker Middle School is a public middle school located approximately 6 miles away.
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Michigan City High School is a public high school located approximately 7.1 miles away.
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Fairhaven Baptist Academy is a private elementary, middle and high school located approximately 4.6 miles away.
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