141 W Porter Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304

$244,900 Asking Price

2 beds
1 bath
1,418  sqft
Built in 1910

This charming move in ready ranch boasts a new 4 seasons room addition (2016) with windows, slider with blinds and back entry that would make a nice private home office or hobby room and new roof (July 2022). This 1418 sq ft ranch features hardwood throughout the sprawling open concept living room, dining room, 2 generous bedrooms with large closets, and front flex room with knotty pine detail, loads of windows with added privacy shutters. This space could be used as a secondary living room or home office. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, plenty of storage and counter space. Double sink with side drain boards add a nostalgic feel. The updated bath with tub and slate shower surround is conveniently located. Unfinished lower level offers laundry area and lots of storage. A large private yard with patio, has gated entry privacy fence that leads to concrete pad for additional (4 car) parking.The extra large 2.5 car(29' x 25.5') garage is accessed through alley and has side door to enter yard. This home is conveniently located near downtown Chesterton restaurants, shops, farmers market, Indiana Dunes and National Lakefront, and Rt 49 and I90/94 for easy commutes.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Primary Downstairs, Laminate Counters, Chandelier
Rooms:
Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Other Room, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Free-Standing Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Basement:
Block, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Unfinished, Interior Entry, Crawl Space
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior

General:
Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Style:
Ranch
Other Structures:
Front Porch, Patio, Covered
Parking:
Additional Parking, Detached, Parking Pad, Off Street, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt

Construction

Windows:
Shutters
General:
One

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt
HOA Amenities:
Sidewalks
Originating MLS:
nira
School District:
Duneland School Corporation
County:
Porter

Lot

Zoning:
E N THOMAS ADD LOT 4 BLK 2, 64-06-01-204-003.000-023
View:
Neighborhood
Fencing:
Back Yard, Wood, Fenced, Gate

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Electricity Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
nira

This listing courtesy of:
@properties/Christie's Intl RE, Susie Jaskowiak

About Chesterton, IN

Housing

Number of Units
11,436
Median Home Value
$219,160
Median Rent
$856

24.58% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.65% are vacant.

Commute

Car
73.47%
Public Transportation
1.42%
Walk to Work
1.12%
Work from Home
23.54%
Other
0.24%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
26,996
Median Age
39.70
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
31.00%
Associate’s Degree
8.54%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.42%
Graduate Degree
11.32%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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