Welcome home to this well-maintained and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom property located in the heart of Chesterton. Featuring over 2,000 finished square feet, this home offers a spacious and functional layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The generous main-level primary bedroom provides convenience and privacy, while the additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or hobbies. A bright and inviting den adds extra living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, or creative space. The home also includes 1.5 bathrooms and an oversized garage with ample storage. Situated on a large corner lot, this property offers both space and curb appeal, all while being just minutes from I-80/94 and the shores of Lake Michigan--perfect for commuters and weekend getaways alike. Enjoy peace of mind with major updates already completed, including a newer roof, furnace, water heater, and appliances. Don't miss this opportunity to own a move-in ready home in one of Chesterton's most desirable locations.
Pending
$250,000
131 N 18th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
3beds
2,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.32 Acres Lot
$247,400 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile bonus roomGenerous main-level primary bedroomCurb appealSpacious and functional layoutBright and inviting denLarge corner lotNewer roof
- 55 days |
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Listed by:
Jeremy Barzycki,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-365-8000
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838505
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bonus room
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Den
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23.0 x 18.0
Kitchen
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
Laundry
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.0
Living room
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Kitchen Island
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,064
- Total interior livable area: 2,064 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,064
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Garage Faces Side, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 640335403005000023
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Simmons Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesterton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $14,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,327
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$247,400
$235,000 - $260,000
$2,010/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$121/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$121/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$121/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000-7.4%$121/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Listing removed | $270,000$131/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #826805 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$131/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $275,000-4.3%$133/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $287,500-0.9%$139/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $290,000+100.9%$141/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Sold | $144,350-0.4%$70/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #422209 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2018 | Pending sale | $144,900$70/sqft |
Source: Bart Vickrey & Co. Real Estate #422209 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2017 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$70/sqft |
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| 9/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $149,900+10.2%$73/sqft |
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| 6/22/2014 | Sold | $136,000-1.4%$66/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #338798 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2014 | Price change | $137,900-1.4%$67/sqft |
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| 5/22/2014 | Price change | $139,900-1.5%$68/sqft |
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| 4/29/2014 | Price change | $142,000-1.7%$69/sqft |
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| 4/1/2014 | Price change | $144,400-0.3%$70/sqft |
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| 1/29/2014 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$70/sqft |
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| 10/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $149,900+12.3%$73/sqft |
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| 6/9/2004 | Sold | $133,500$65/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #101715 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,329 +6.2% | $225,000 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $2,192 +4.1% | $220,400 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $2,106 +12.3% | $206,800 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $1,876 +4.1% | $190,500 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $1,801 +12.4% | $176,300 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $1,602 +5.4% | $170,400 +12.4% |
| 2019 | $1,520 +5.1% | $151,600 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $1,446 | $145,400 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $1,446 -0.8% | $145,700 -3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,457 -4.8% | $150,700 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $1,531 +0.4% | $140,500 -0.1% |
| 2013 | $1,526 +5.2% | $140,600 -3% |
| 2012 | $1,450 -8.9% | $145,000 -11.4% |
| 2011 | $1,592 +5.3% | $163,700 +2.2% |
| 2010 | $1,512 +2.5% | $160,100 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $1,475 | $161,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bailly Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Porter
- 46304
- 131 N 18th St
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