Architect Anthony Belluschi, FAIA, discovered this Northwest Indiana cabin just forty-five miles from his Chicago townhouse. Surrounded by the beauty of the Indiana DunesNational Park, comprised of sand dunes, quiet woodlands, Lake Michigan beaches and more. Designed and built by Alden Studebaker in 1932, the cabin features a cathedral ceiling and large stone fireplace, combined with Oregon logs. Since their 1991 purchase, Anthony and his wife Marti's terracing, landscaping, and architectural transformationshave only added to this idyllic spot. Studebaker's original beam and timber framing, with the original log walls, fill the interiors with an ageless charm. Belluschi designed and completed a small cedar-and-glass addition to the main house. Belluschi also designed a deck, bridge, and gazebo which projects summer leisure and dining into the trees andover the valley. The Belluschis are charmed by the views of the lake to the north and the views of the sunset over Chicago. For them, "there is nothing more peaceful" than watching the water from a log house amid the evergreens of the high dunes. Dune Acres is an attractive town with a variety of homes and a nice blend of full and part-time residents of all ages. When interested, residents can enjoyactivities and events, particularly holiday parties staged at the historic log Clubhouse. The town is close to Chesterton, other lakefront towns and many local amenities and services.
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$925,000
18 Circle Dr, Dune Acres, IN 46304
4beds
3,193sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
0.29 Acres Lot
$975,600 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$2,033 Estimated rent
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$868,000 - $1.10M
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Log houseLarge stone fireplaceBeam and timber framingOregon logsViews of the lakeViews of the sunsetOriginal log walls
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Listed by:
Mark Hull,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-243-2120
Bought with:
Bonnie Hawksworth, RB24000153
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 816538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Utility Room, Workshop, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Office, Living Room, Library, Kitchen, Game Room, Den, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 148.59
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.7
Bedroom 2
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 144.2
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.3
Bedroom 4
- Area: 98.04
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.6
Den
- Area: 94.38
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 7.8
Dining room
- Area: 125.24
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.1
Game room
- Area: 275.37
- Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.7
Kitchen
- Area: 78.54
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.7
Laundry
- Area: 81.9
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 7.0
Library
- Area: 78.54
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.7
Living room
- Area: 275.37
- Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.7
Office
- Area: 172.64
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.4
Utility room
- Area: 67.21
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 6.11
Workshop
- Area: 69.24
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 7.6
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Cooktop, Free-Standing Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Natural Woodwork, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases
- Basement: Concrete,Daylight,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,193
- Total interior livable area: 3,193 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,602
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Wrap Around, Patio, Terrace, Rear Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Trees/Woods, Park/Greenbelt, Panoramic, Lake, Forest
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Beach,Lake
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Lake Privileges, Lake
- Frontage length: 80
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 159
- Features: Landscaped, Views, Wooded, Sloped Down, Steep Slope, Sloped Up, Native Plants, Many Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 640314378009000025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Park, Lake, Fishing
- Security: 24 Hour Security, Security Guard, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Gated with Guard, Gated Community
- Subdivision: Dune Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dune Acres
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,652
- Date on market: 2/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $925,000-15.9%$290/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$345/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816538 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Contingent | $1,100,000$345/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$345/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816538 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,934 +4% | $400,100 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $7,632 +8.9% | $387,300 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $7,010 +10.7% | $364,200 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $6,334 +3.7% | $336,500 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $6,108 -3.5% | $318,400 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $6,329 +2.6% | $297,900 |
| 2019 | $6,170 -0.5% | $297,900 |
| 2018 | $6,204 | $297,900 -2.7% |
| 2017 | $6,204 +1.6% | $306,100 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $6,105 -1.9% | $309,800 |
| 2014 | $6,225 +0% | $309,800 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $6,223 +6.2% | $301,500 +3% |
| 2012 | $5,859 +5.4% | $292,700 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $5,556 +113.9% | $312,700 +9.3% |
| 2010 | $2,597 +24.5% | $286,000 +13.4% |
| 2009 | $2,085 | $252,200 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $236,800 +45.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $162,700 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Newton Yost Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newton Yost Elementary School
- Middle: Chesterton Middle School
- 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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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Dune Acres
- 46304
- 18 Circle Dr
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