This charming two bedroom, one bath home is ready for its new owners. You'll love the refinished hardwood floors and wide trim that carry classic character throughout the home. Original solid wood doors with antique hardware add timeless appeal, while modern updates provide peace of mind. The home features newer windows, siding, furnace, and A/C, along with updated electrical. The kitchen and bathroom include built ins for added storage and style. Both bedrooms offer large walk in closets with lighting, a rare find in a home of this era. A perfect blend of vintage charm and thoughtful updates -- move in ready and full of personality. The attic space has the potential for future expansion and more living space. The large 2.5 car garage is truly a dream workspace. It's fully equipped with electric and even includes an A/C unit to keep you cool on hot days while tackling projects, hobbies, or storage needs. Plenty of room, plenty of comfort, and plenty of possibilities. Just minutes from major highways and next to the Duneland walking trail.
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Price cut: $6K (10/4)
$249,000
1708 Tower St, Chesterton, IN 46304
2beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$240,200 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer windowsUpdated electricalRefinished hardwood floors
- 19 days
- 483
- 30
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marcy Norman,
Trendsetters Realty, LLC 219-241-2918
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 845440
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.5
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 98
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 7.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Garage Faces Side, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640609155016000007
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lahayne-Crocker Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesterton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,366
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$240,200
$228,000 - $252,000
$1,720/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2026 | Price change | $249,000-2.4%$199/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845440 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000$204/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845440 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2026 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,366 +2.3% | $116,200 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $2,314 | $106,900 +2.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $104,300 -10.7% |
| 2022 | $2,184 +9.6% | $116,800 +18.7% |
| 2021 | $1,994 +5.4% | $98,400 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $1,891 +2.5% | $89,800 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $1,845 -55.2% | $85,200 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $4,116 -0.5% | $82,200 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $4,138 +93.1% | $84,400 -7.3% |
| 2016 | $2,143 +9.1% | $91,000 -10.7% |
| 2014 | $1,965 -10.7% | $101,900 +3.6% |
| 2013 | $2,199 +8% | $98,400 -3.3% |
| 2012 | $2,036 +410.1% | $101,800 +7.4% |
| 2011 | $399 +59.6% | $94,800 +13.3% |
| 2010 | $250 -11.7% | $83,700 -3.9% |
| 2009 | $283 | $87,100 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Chesterton High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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