Long Beach is a residential community located in northern La Porte County, Indiana. This community lies at the edge of Lake Michigan. The population of the community is about 1,200 people. During summer months, especially during weekends, there are more people in the area. This is due to the fact that many of the homeowners are only there part-time.
Long Beach is primarily a residential community. For shopping and other needs residents are most likely to travel to nearby Michigan City. New Buffalo, Michigan can also provide some options for shopping and other needs.
Long Beach residents get to enjoy easy access to the Indiana lakeshore. Despite rumors to the contrary, the water’s edge is a public space. The beach communities are marked with stops. This refers to a bus system from years ago which is no longer in service. But the stops remain. At these stops, there are stairs leading down from Lake Shore Dr. to the beach. Though the beach is public, it is lightly used. There is essentially no parking at the beach shore. Therefore, the stretch of beach at Long Beach is used primarily by Long Beach residents as they are the only ones within walking distance.
Over 95% of the homes for sale in Long Beach, Indiana are single family houses. The majority of the residences were built from the 1960s through present time. The property varies substantially in size, build year, and design. The price range is also notable.
Long Beach real estate includes some of the most expensive properties in Northwest Indiana. Residences north of Lake Shore Dr. usually sell for over $700,000 with many going over $1MM and even $2MM. Realty for sale in Long Beach, IN range in price from the middle $200s to over $2MM. Most houses sell for between $300,000 and $550,000. Proximity to the lake, lake views, and direct access to the beach are major factors which affect the price of Long Beach homes for sale.
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