Lake Living

Welcome to Steuben County Lake Country!

Imagine waking up to the serene views of a tranquil lake, spending your afternoons boating or fishing, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets from your own backyard. Welcome to Steuben County, Indiana, where your dream of lakeside living becomes a reality.

A Lakeside Paradise

Steuben County is renowned for its 101 named lakes, making it a premier destination for those seeking the charm and tranquility of waterfront living. Our largest lakes, including the Lake James Chain, Crooked Lake, Lake Gage, Clear Lake, Hamilton Lake, Lake George, and Big Turkey Lake, offer a variety of recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

Lake James Chain: This series of connected lakes provides extensive options for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Crooked Lake: Known for its clear waters and excellent fishing spots, it’s a favorite among anglers and nature lovers.
Lake Gage: With its pristine waters and quiet surroundings, Lake Gage offers a peaceful retreat.
Clear Lake: True to its name, Clear Lake is famous for its crystal-clear water, perfect for swimming and diving.
Hamilton Lake: A vibrant community surrounds this lake, offering various amenities and recreational activities.
Lake George: Straddling the Indiana-Michigan border, this lake is ideal for boating and waterfront relaxation.
Big Turkey Lake: Popular for fishing and boating, Big Turkey Lake is a family-friendly destination with plenty of shoreline to explore.

Year-Round Outdoor Attractions

Living in Steuben County means having access to a plethora of outdoor activities all year round:

Pokagon State Park: This park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring everything from hiking and camping to a unique refrigerated toboggan run during winter. The park’s beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife offer endless exploration and enjoyment.
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve: Experience the majesty of over 250 bison roaming across 400 acres, just a short drive from home.
Buck Lake Ranch: Known as the “Nashville of the North,” Buck Lake Ranch hosts numerous country, rock, and bluegrass concerts throughout the camping season. Cabin rentals and RV sites are available for a complete outdoor experience.
Glendarin Hills Golf Club: This high-end golf course offers a challenging and scenic golfing experience. Enjoy top-tier facilities and breathtaking views as you play on one of Indiana’s finest courses.

Community and Convenience

Steuben County’s communities, such as Angola, Fremont, Clear Lake and Hamilton, offer a blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences. Local shops, dining, and cultural attractions ensure you’re never far from what you need. Events like the Angola Balloons Aloft festival and local farmers markets add to the community’s vibrant lifestyle (Kiddle) (Wikipedia) (Indiana Connection) (EReferenceDesk) (Visit IN) (Steuben Tourism).

Your Dream Home Awaits

Explore our comprehensive listings of lakeside properties and find your perfect home in Steuben County. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage, a modern family home, or a luxurious lakeside estate, our real estate experts are here to help you every step of the way.

Why Choose Steuben County?

Natural Beauty: With its rolling hills, pristine lakes, and lush forests, Steuben County is a picturesque place to call home.
Outdoor Recreation: From water sports to hiking and wildlife viewing, outdoor activities are abundant and diverse.
Community: Enjoy a friendly, welcoming community with excellent amenities and events.

Start Your Journey Today

Begin your search for the perfect lakeside property in Steuben County today. Browse our listings, learn more about the area, and get in touch with our experienced real estate agents to schedule a viewing. Your dream home by the lake is just a click away.

Visit our Available Lake Listings and take the first step towards lakeside living in beautiful Steuben County, Indiana.

Available Waterfront Homes

$800,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 202437425 MLS ⋅ 2,690 SqFt. ⋅ John Wainwright

Welcome to paradise at this immaculate north side Adams Lake home. Modernly updated kitchen features River Woodworking cabinets, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen, dining, office/bedroom and laundry room also include zone controlled heated ceramic flooring. You can simply relax in the lakeside family room addition and let the view take your breath away, have a drink at the wet bar or bake in the two person sauna. The level lakefront lot has 70' of sea walled frontage with steps into the water to wade in the sandy bottom or jump off the end of the pier into the deep. After a refreshing dip in the water, sit by the stone fireplace in the living room and warm your bones. Upstairs, the primary suite has a walk in tiled shower and dual sinks. Two more bedrooms upstairs and another full bathroom with free standing flat bottom bathtub and dual vanities as well. On the back lot is an 8 car garage which is insulated and heated with a walk up second level and extra rear garage door. Don't miss out on your opportunity to get this one of a kind property.

5080 E 580 S, Wolcottville

Listing courtesy of John Wainwright from Lewis & Lambright Inc. 260-463-2013

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202437088 MLS ⋅ 2,704 SqFt. ⋅ Todd Stock

This beautiful lakefront home on Crooked Lake’s prestigious Gold Coast offers an excellent swim beach and stunning views from nearly every room. The main level features an open-concept layout with a cozy great room, stone gas fireplace, custom built-ins, a dining area, and a modern kitchen with quality appliances. It also includes a large bedroom, full bath, and laundry/storage area. The second floor boasts a spacious loft, a luxurious master suite with a private lakefront balcony, dual vanities, a custom-tiled shower, and a large walk-in closet, plus an additional bedroom with balcony access. The third-floor loft provides extra space for guests or a quiet retreat. Enjoy outdoor living with a wraparound porch, lakeside patio, and 90-foot dock. A backlot drainage system has been installed to keep the property usable year-round. 30x50 pole building across the street from the house offers ample storage.

180 Lane 375 Crooked Lake, Angola

Listing courtesy of Todd Stock from RE/MAX Results. 260-490-1590

$325,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 202436859 MLS ⋅ 1,000 SqFt. ⋅ Jessica Brookmyer

Adorable lake home on beautiful Crooked Lake with extra lot and 160 ft of frontage! This charming 2 bed, 1 bath year-round lake home is ready for it's new owner. Enjoy your summers on the lake with family and friends or as a successful income-driving Airbnb. Home has two separate docks with room for two boats and/or jet skis, etc. Use the open (buildable) lot for extra outdoor entertaining space or put up a garage for extra parking or toys/boat storage, the opportunities are endless. Home offers all the space you need, with large open kitchen and dining/nook area and spacious deck overlooking the water, perfect on relaxing mornings with your coffee. Home comes complete with all appliances, including washer, dryer and water softener and exterior has been freshly painted. Large fire pit in the yard is perfect for late night bonfires and smores with surrounding water views. Open lake can be seen from home with short easy drive out to it. Home has been a successful income-driving Airbnb year-round for several years.

240 Lane 102 Crooked Lake, Angola

Listing courtesy of Jessica Brookmyer from RE/MAX Results. Cell: 260-223-7078

$389,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202436337 MLS ⋅ 1,216 SqFt. ⋅ Brad Rummel

Witmer Lake fun!!! This gorgeous TOTALLY remodeled 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom Witmer Lake home with oversized 2 car garage is about as new as it gets. Utility bills are shockingly low as this home has new heating & cooling, and insulation from the crawl space to the attic, along with new siding, roofing, plumbing, along with a virtually maintenance free entertainment area that includes a new vinyl style porch & deck & new concrete on the channel front, and for parking. Want to party? Grab a chair at the tiki bar, and get ready to loosen up! Tons of parking here for family & lake mooching friends, in addition to being a 2 minute walk to Coody Brown's. Everything that lake life has to offer is right here, and it is new, and ready for YOUR life memories.

1540 E 700s Road, Wolcottville

Listing courtesy of Brad Rummel from Rock Solid Realty. 260-897-2838

$1,150,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 202435884 MLS ⋅ 3,692 SqFt. ⋅ Donna Mink

Beautiful new lakefront home on 2 lots with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and spacious closet storage throughout. All new construction using high quality and craftsmanship throughout. 100' of lakefront and amazing panoramic views of Crooked Lake. A modern kitchen with island and island seating, and all new high-end Kitchen Aid appliances, including a gas oven/cooktop, microwave, dishwasher and counter-depth refrigerator. Adjoining pantry/laundry with GE high-capacity washer and dryer. Open floor plan on main level with gas fireplace and separately zoned central heating and air conditioning. Two levels of lakefront balcony decks made of quality composite material and cable railings. The lower deck is covered with a rainproof ceiling. The primary suite is lakeside, has a slider to the deck, a large walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a rain shower. The upper level has four bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an open landing area. Two of the bedrooms may be converted to a bonus game room and a lakefront den with a spacious balcony. The lakefront den/bedroom is fitted for a wet bar and counter refrigerator. A third bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. New composite lakeside stairs lead to a separate outdoor sitting area above the waterfront. The lake frontage includes a spacious shed for storage. The two-car attached garage includes an electric car charging station and generator hookup. A large concrete drive allows for additional parking.

100 Lane 270a Crooked Lake, Angola

Listing courtesy of Donna Mink from Mink Realty. Main: 502-717-1722

$469,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 202435770 MLS ⋅ 1,072 SqFt. ⋅ Jackie Mahony

Big Turkey Lake cottage located on the channel and Lake front, RARE opportunity to have such a prime spot on the water. This 2-bedroom 1 bath cottage is move in ready. Featuring open concept, large family room with lots of windows for enjoying the lake view. Has a covered Patio, 1 car garage. Large pier space on the channel. There is an extra lot that is attached to this property. Also there is a shared lot that is located at the lake shoreline that features a 2nd pier space, and a private beach. You can swim, fish and boat, this is an ALL Sport Lake!

160 lane 160 A Turkey Lake Road, Hudson

Listing courtesy of Jackie Mahony from Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. Cell: 574-612-3243

$229,500

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 202435644 MLS ⋅ 1,200 SqFt. ⋅ Mark Recht

Lake Front Home on Hamilton Lake. 3 Bedrooms. Large Deck. Shed. Appliances Included. Furniture and Dock Negotiable. Carport. Ample Parking. GFA & Central Air. Cold Springs On Leased Ground.

2000 120 Lane, Hamilton

Listing courtesy of Mark Recht from Recht and Recht. 260-432-9495

$819,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 202435599 MLS ⋅ 2,100 SqFt. ⋅ Greg Spahiev

NEW PRICE!! TAKE A LOOK at this Beauty that's BEING OFFERED FOR A SHORT TIME!! Spectacular Views from this Completely Remodeled/Updated (over $175,000!) on this Gorgeous Lake Home on Crooked Lake (Basin 2) All Sports Lake that is Move-in Ready!! Perfect for the upcoming Holidays! The New Kitchen offers SS GE Appliances, Quartz Counters, Soft-Close Cabinets, BB & is Open to the Window-Wall Surrounding the Amazing Huge Eating Area that can easily seat 10 up to 20 with its length! FR is also Spacious with this Open Floor Plan - Staircase up has been widened & has step lighting to 2BRs & Full BA - BR3 is a newly added Bunk Room & is Enormous!! Downstairs is the Master BR w/a Sitting Area combo Drop Zone & Full BA that leads out to the Large Deck that offers 3 levels to Enjoy! Water is Clear w/Sandy Bottom perfect for Swimming! Half BA off Kitchen has UR w/W+D* Storage Shed, Garage w/Storage Area, Addtl 26x23 Parking area, New Plumbing, New Electrical, HVAC, Insulation, Paint, Flooring, Carbon-Monoxide Sensors, Roof, Siding, Gutters - More! Here's your Chance to Own a Lake Home! All Buyers Must Be Approved & able to close w/in 30 days!

3620 W Shady Side Road, Angola

Listing courtesy of Greg Spahiev from eXp Realty, LLC. Cell: 260-705-7788

$199,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202435583 MLS ⋅ 990 SqFt. ⋅ Barton Lehman

Here is your chance to get on Big Long Lake with skiing from dawn to dusk. 2-year-old single wide manufactured home on the channel. This home features nice-sized living room, Kitchen/Dining. 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Most furniture stays and all appliances stay. There is a beautiful deck for relaxing or entertaining overlooking the channel. Pier is included. This home is part of the 2 Indians association, there is a common firepit and swings.

9165 E 530 S Lot 13, Wolcottville

Listing courtesy of Barton Lehman from Miz Lehman REALTORS-Auctioneer. Off: 260-589-2903

$795,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 202435419 MLS ⋅ 2,242 SqFt. ⋅ Craig A Walker

Beautifully Maintained Lakefront Home on Crooked Lake. 55' of frontage with a nice swim beach area and pier. Open concept living room, kitchen and dining area with lakeside deck access and fantastic views. The living room hosts a floor to ceiling, stone fireplace. Island kitchen features a breakfast bar, granite countertops, a pantry and appliance package fits the decor perfectly. The dining area is lakeside and there is a half bath to accommodate guests. Main level primary suite with double sink vanity and large walk-in closet. Lower-level family room walks out to a covered and sealed patio. The double doors opens to a room that is plumbed for a wet bar (currently used as a bedroom). Three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a laundry room completes the lower level. All appliances, most furniture, furnishings and decor are included. Seller will be taking their personal belongings and family gifts. 24x32 detached garage and lakeside shed provides extra storage. See list of upgrades in associated documents.

600 Lane 274 Crooked Lk, Angola

Listing courtesy of Craig A Walker from Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. Cell: 260-833-6334

$290,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202435332 MLS ⋅ 1,200 SqFt. ⋅ Candice Everage

This quaint lake home is situated on 2 lots boasting 100 feet of water frontage on the well-stocked 96' deep, 135 acre McClish Lake. While this lake is quiet and peaceful, if it’s excitement you’re craving, in just 5 minutes you can go under the bridge and be on Lake of the Woods ski lake. This 2 Bedroom, 2 full bath cottage on a slab features a 15x12 screened in porch and a HUGE 35x12 deck. In addition, there are 2 sheds and a 22x20 detached garage for all of your lake toy storage. There’s also a lakeside garage door with screen that can be utilized for entertaining purposes! This home has been well loved and meticulously cared for and recent updates include new water softener, professional paint throughout (including closets), ceiling fans/light fixtures, refrigerator, landscaping, and some upgraded cabinets. Whether it’s year round lake life you’re after or upgrading your summer fun, this place is ready for you!

7045 S 1195 E, Hudson

Listing courtesy of Candice Everage from Century 21 Bradley-Kendallville. Cell: 260-349-5887

$1,299,999

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 202435045 MLS ⋅ 3,433 SqFt. ⋅ Tracey Musser

Stunning sunset views on Crooked Lake's infamous shoreline with firm sandy gradual walkout beach. This lake front Buescher built gorgeous home has expansive lake views on all 3 levels plus 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an additional 2 half baths. The main floor has an open concept with a tasteful kitchen which includes an island and cozy living room adorned with a gas log fireplace. Enjoy the large deck lakeside that is large enough for dining and lounging. The walk-out lower level is plumbed for a kitchen and perfect for entertaining. Walk out to a covered patio which is steps from the beach and boat dock. For peace of mind a whole house generator is included. There is an attached 2 car garage and ample parking making this home convenient to enjoy year round. Located minutes from I69, town for shopping or lake restaurants.

2245 W Orland Road, Angola

Listing courtesy of Tracey Musser from RE/MAX Results - Angola office. Cell: 260-668-6663

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