Welcome to your dream retreat! This all-brick, one-owner home sits on 6 spacious acres and offers the perfect blend of durability, efficiency, and country charm. Built with nearly 1-foot-thick steel frame walls, this is an incredibly solid, well-built home designed for strength, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind. The home also features shingles with an approximately 60-year roof life, a geothermal heating and cooling system for energy efficiency, and a natural gas generator so you're always prepared. Outside, you'll find two large Quonsets with ample storage space, plus a second driveway ideal for work vehicles, tractors, or any project you have in mind. The property also includes a fenced area ready for horses--or whatever you'd like. Inside, large, open rooms flow naturally, including a beautiful 4-seasons room perfect for cozy mornings or entertaining friends. Relax on the back patio and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The main level and basement both feature heated flooring, keeping you comfortable all winter long. You'll also appreciate the oversized garage with a work and storage room in the back, perfect for projects, hobbies, or extra storage. This home is conveniently located near I-80/I-94 for commuting and the South Shore Line, offering easy access to Chicago. All this just minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan, where you can enjoy beaches, trails, and scenic views. A wonderful place to enjoy country living with space, flexibility, efficiency, and a truly solid, well-built home.
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Price cut: $24.9K (5/4)
$725,000
1251 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN 46304
3beds
2,617sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
6 Acres Lot
$700,600 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 92 days |
- 558 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Eenigenburg,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-999-8990,
Alyssa Ponce,
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 836158
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Basement
- Area: 2070
- Dimensions: 69.0 x 30.0
Kitchen
- Area: 504
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 36.0
Laundry
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0
Living room
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 14.0
Sunroom
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Soaking Tub, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,617
- Total interior livable area: 2,617 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,617
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640326105003000026
- 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: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westchester 026 Porter Corp Rural
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Porter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $544,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,095
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$700,600
$666,000 - $736,000
$3,013/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$277/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836158 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,9000%$287/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836158 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2026 | Listing removed | $750,000$287/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #826038 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000$287/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #826038 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,095 -2.3% | $584,000 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $7,262 +3.3% | $544,600 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $7,029 +2.3% | $527,700 +4% |
| 2022 | $6,873 +6.2% | $507,400 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $6,474 +11.4% | $477,000 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $5,812 -34.1% | $443,000 +16.2% |
| 2019 | $8,819 +99.3% | $381,300 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $4,426 | $371,400 +13.6% |
| 2017 | $4,426 -9.8% | $326,900 -5.5% |
| 2016 | $4,904 +4.4% | $345,900 +9.4% |
| 2014 | $4,698 +64.8% | $316,100 +25.5% |
| 2013 | $2,851 -48% | $251,900 -8.1% |
| 2012 | $5,484 -9.4% | $274,200 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $6,052 +98.3% | $302,600 +0.2% |
| 2010 | $3,052 +3.4% | $302,100 +3.4% |
| 2009 | $2,952 | $292,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Newton Yost Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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- Porter County
- Porter
- 46304
- 1251 N Mineral Springs Rd
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