Beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on a great lot in the heart of Porter! This charming home offers a stylishly renovated interior featuring updated flooring, fresh modern finishes, remodeled kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms. Spacious living areas provide a warm and inviting feel while maintaining the home’s character and charm. Additional updates include newer roof and HVAC for peace of mind. Full basement offers excellent storage potential. Outside you’ll find a rare 24x31 detached garage with plenty of room for vehicles, workshop space, hobbies, or extra storage. Enjoy the backyard with above-ground pool and ample outdoor space for entertaining and relaxation. Convenient location close to parks, schools, shopping, and major highways. Move-in ready with updates already completed in addition to foundation work, with warranty that transfers to new buyers! Don't wait!
Active under contract
Price increase: $900 (8/28)
$229,000
119 Francis St, Porter, IN 46304
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$227,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh modern finishesStylishly renovated interiorBackyard with above-ground poolGranite countertopsRemodeled kitchenUpdated flooringUpdated bathrooms
- 40 days
- 1,421
- 184
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy C Hockema Agt:765-532-6618,
Keller Williams Lafayette
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202635209
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
Features
- Basement: Cellar,Unfinished,Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,330
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,330
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80x125
- Features: Level, City/Town/Suburb
Details
- Parcel number: 640335261001.000026
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Porter
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $131,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,184
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$227,800
$216,000 - $239,000
$2,009/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$173/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844464 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Contingent | $229,900$173/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844464 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $229,900+0.4%$173/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844464 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
Source:  IRMLS #202635209 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listing removed | $229,000 |
Source: IRMLS #202616971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $229,000 |
Source: IRMLS #202616971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+197.4% |
Source: IRMLS #202616971 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Sold | $77,000$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,171 +8.6% | $131,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,079 -4.9% | $127,600 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $1,134 +6.7% | $120,800 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $1,063 +12.4% | $114,800 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $946 +20.8% | $111,300 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $783 +4.7% | $103,900 +15.1% |
| 2019 | $747 +89.5% | $90,300 +3% |
| 2018 | $394 | $87,700 |
| 2017 | $394 -4.2% | $87,700 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $411 +16.4% | $88,900 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $354 +46.2% | $80,400 +3.5% |
| 2013 | $242 -25.1% | $77,700 -7.8% |
| 2012 | $323 -49% | $84,300 -20.4% |
| 2011 | $633 +10.6% | $105,900 +2.2% |
| 2010 | $572 +19.9% | $103,600 +3.3% |
| 2009 | $478 | $100,300 +41.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $71,100 +12.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $63,000 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Yost
- Middle: Chesterton
- High: Chesterton
- District: Duneland School Corp.
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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