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Metzger Real Estate Auction Lake-Area Living Opportunity Near Goose Lake -- 3-Bedroom, 1-Bath Home on 0.51+/-Acres with Lake Easement!



Online Auction: Monday, November 9th at 6 pm est


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Property Address: 3368 W Hill Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725


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Lake-Area Living Opportunity Near Goose Lake -- 3-Bedroom, 1-Bath Home on 0.51+/-Acres with Lake Easement!


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Metzger Real Estate Auction

Lake-Area Living Opportunity Near Goose Lake -- 3-Bedroom, 1-Bath Home on 0.51+/-Acres with Lake Easement!

Online Auction: Monday, November 9th at 6 pm est

Property Address: 3368 W Hill Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725

Open House: Tuesday, November 3rd from 5:30-6 pm

  • Etna Troy Township Whitley County
  • 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath any other details/key features
  • $376.68 Annual Taxes 1,816 SF 
  • Legal Description: SW COR SE4 SW4 NW4 S12 T32 R8 .51A Parcel #: 92-02-12-000-407.000-005

 

Enjoy lake-area living with this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located just a road away from Goose Lake! Situated on 0.51+/- acres with a lake easement, the home features a spacious living area with a wood-burning stove and stone backdrop, an open kitchen/dining area with ample cabinetry and an island, plus a bonus room and mud room. An open front porch and multiple decks offer plenty of places to relax outdoors, while a detached garage and separate shed provide additional storage.

Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this property offers an opportunity to make a place near the lake your own! 

Schedule Your Private Showing Today! Call our office at 260.982.0238


Terms & Conditions

TERMS:

This will be a soft close, the end time continues to extend by a few minutes whenever a bid is placed within 2 minutes of the auction closing. This means it doesn't truly end until all bidding has stopped, providing a fair opportunity to all bidders!

This property will be offered at Online Auction on Monday, November 9, 2026 - Bidding begins closing out at 6 pm! Your bid constitutes a legal offer to purchase, and the final bid shall constitute a binding contract between the Buyer and Sellers. The seller has the right to accept or reject any bids at the auction & the auctioneer will settle any disputes as to bids and their decision will be final. The acreages and square footage amounts listed in this brochure and all marketing material are estimates taken from county records, FSA records and/or aerial photos. The sellers reserve the right to determine the need for, and type of survey provided. If completed, the cost of the survey will be shared 50/50 by the Seller and the Buyer. 

A 3% buyer's premium will be added to the winning invoice. An earnest money deposit of $5,000 down on the property will be due within 24 hours of the auction with the balance due at closing. Said funds will be held in our Escrow account and will come off your balance due at closing. YOUR BIDDING IS NOT CONTINGENT UPON FINANCING. Buyers agree to sign the purchase agreement within 24 hours of the auction ending and submit their earnest money to Metzger Property Services within the 24-hour time period via cash, check or wire transfer. Buyer(s) agrees to pay an additional $25 wire transfer fee if wiring said funds. Buyers who fail to do so will be in breach of contract and are subject to damages &/or specific performance. 

The Sellers will provide a Warranty Deed & an Owner's Title Insurance Policy at closing. The closing(s) shall be on or before December 11, 2026. Possession will be at closing. Taxes will be prorated to the day of closing. Real estate taxes for the entirety in '25 due in '26 were approximately $376.68. Metzger Property Services LLC, Chad Metzger, and their representatives, are exclusive agents of the Sellers. The auction company reserves the right to bid on behalf of the seller for the seller's reserve/minimum bid requirement. All statements made on auction day take precedence over printed materials. The property is being sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties expressed or otherwise implied. All decisions made by the auctioneer are final. 


RE BROKERS: Must Register their Clients 24 hrs. in advance of the auction & be present with them at any & all showings they attend to receive compensation. Client Registration form is in docs.

Seller has the right to accept bids prior to auction.

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