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$203,000

1608 W Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

2beds

800sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

9,583.2 Square Feet Lot

$203,800 Zestimate^®

$254/sqft

$1,571 Estimated rent

Home value

$203,800

$187,000 - $220,000

$1,571/mo

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What's special

Full basementHardwood floors throughout

Ranch on a basement! This home would be an ideal home if you are looking for space on a budget. 2 large bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. Full basement is a bonus. Ideal location- close to highway, shopping, restaurants.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Area: 156
Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0

Bedroom 2

Area: 132
Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0

Basement

Description: buyer to verify all measurements
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0

Bonus room

Area: 90
Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0

Bonus room

Area: 90
Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0

Kitchen

Area: 132
Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0

Living room

Area: 216
Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Washer, Range Hood

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 800
Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Finished area above ground: 800

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Has view: Yes
View description: None

Lot

Size: 9,583 sqft
Features: Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 640335462012000023
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Chesterton
Subdivision: Portchester Sub

Other

Other facts

Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/5/2026	Sold	$203,000+1.6%$254/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837609 Report a problem
4/27/2026	Pending sale	$199,900$250/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837609 Report a problem
4/23/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900+117.3%$250/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837609 Report a problem
3/27/2017	Sold	$92,000$115/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #402510 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$962 +8.9%	$119,900 +0.6%
2024	$883 +9.9%	$119,200 +6.4%
2023	$804 +24.3%	$112,000 +8.3%
2022	$647 +7.4%	$103,400 +10.8%
2021	$602 +16.6%	$93,300 +3.7%
2020	$517 +3.9%	$90,000 +9.1%
2019	$497 +149.5%	$82,500 +3%
2018	$199	$80,100 -1%
2017	$199 -17.5%	$80,900 -4.1%
2016	$242 -0.7%	$84,400 +7%
2014	$243 +51.9%	$78,900 +1.2%
2013	$160 -12.7%	$78,000 -3.8%
2012	$183 -29.1%	$81,100 -7.9%
2011	$259 +20.2%	$88,100 +3.4%
2010	$215 -0.2%	$85,200 -0.7%
2009	$216	$85,800 +21.9%
2006	--	$70,400 +3.1%
2005	--	$68,300