1147 N 400 E, Chesterton, IN 46304
What's special
Nestled on a private, wooded 4.5-acre lot in Chesterton's Jackson Township within the Duneland School District, this captivating multi-level home blends distinctive mid-century character with more than 4,300 square feet of versatile living space. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clean architectural lines, serene wooded and open views, and a year-round flowing creek create a peaceful setting that feels timeless and connected to nature. The main level offers a sunlit living room anchored by a dramatic Wisconsin Cascade stone fireplace, a formal dining room with updated lighting, and a fully equipped kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, updated fixtures, and a reverse osmosis water system. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and two full baths--including a hall bath with radiant heated floors--plus a flexible office/flex space adjoined to the primary suite that can easily serve as a nursery, private sitting room, or expansive second walk-in closet. The main and lower levels provide additional living and entertaining space, featuring a fourth bedroom, half bath, family room with a second stone fireplace, and a spacious recreation room. Multiple bedrooms open to three private decks, while a screened porch overlooks the scenic grounds. A dedicated heated and cooled workshop with a private exterior entrance adds even more functionality. Recent improvements include a newer well pressure tank, Presby septic system, radon mitigation system, roof on the detached garage, kitchen reverse osmosis system, and an owned water softener. Outside, the property is a true retreat with parklike grounds, five garage bays, raised garden beds, fruit-bearing apple trees, mature woods, and picturesque outdoor spaces. All of this is located just minutes from downtown Chesterton, Indiana Dunes National Park, nearby beaches, and the South Shore Line with convenient access to Chicago.
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Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Lesley Sweeney,
Encore Sotheby's International 317-660-4444
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Library, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 181.44
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 12.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140.8
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 137.76
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.2
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 373.55
- Dimensions: 24.1 x 15.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 128.4
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 138
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.5
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 66.88
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 338.55
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 18.3
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Lower Level, Sink, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Country Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Lower Level, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,028
- Total interior livable area: 4,028 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,028
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Quad-Level
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Porch, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.5 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 640703300002000005
- Special conditions: None
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesterton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $831,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,491
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+6.1%$211/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843177 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Sold | $800,000-10.6%$199/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #540763 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2024 | Contingent | $895,000$222/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #540763 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $895,000$222/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #540763 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,340 +13.7% | $831,900 -1.5% |
| 2024 | $6,453 +0.5% | $844,500 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $6,420 +24.7% | $749,400 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $5,150 +9.4% | $703,000 +18.8% |
| 2021 | $4,705 -6.7% | $591,800 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $5,046 +2.6% | $529,900 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $4,916 +2.7% | $534,600 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $4,788 +3271.4% | $514,700 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $142 -96.9% | $518,600 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $4,646 +1.2% | $506,600 +5% |
| 2014 | $4,589 +4.9% | $482,700 +6.1% |
| 2013 | $4,372 -2.3% | $454,800 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $4,475 +0.8% | $456,900 -9.8% |
| 2011 | $4,438 +1.1% | $506,800 |
| 2010 | $4,389 +6.9% | $506,800 |
| 2009 | $4,104 | $506,800 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$799,300
$759,000 - $839,000
$3,564/mo
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