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$389,900
229 E Beam St, Porter, IN 46304
4beds
2,143sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$381,000 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Loft areaModern fansOversized counter with seatingStylish barn doorsThree charming upper-level bedroomsOpen-concept designSpectacular candelabra chandelier
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Listed by:
Wendy Hammonds,
Key Realty Indiana, LLC 219-292-7056
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 844051
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Loft, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Main Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 130.41
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 12.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196.12
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 13.9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 148.15
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 10.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64.8
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140.97
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.1
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120.93
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 8.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 190.09
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 10.66
- Dimensions: 2.6 x 4.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180.29
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 12.1
Loft
- Level: Main
- Area: 128.48
- Dimensions: 17.6 x 7.3
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Open Floorplan, His and Hers Closets, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,143
- Total interior livable area: 2,143 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,143
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Side, Driveway, Concrete, Alley Access, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Few Trees, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640335256008000026
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hageman
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Porter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,024
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$381,000
$362,000 - $400,000
$2,143/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900-2.5%$182/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844051 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2026 | Listing removed | $399,900$187/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843422 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+205.3%$187/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843422 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Sold | $131,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,024 +4.8% | $141,500 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $2,886 +6% | $136,600 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $2,722 +4.1% | $129,800 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $2,615 +7.4% | $122,300 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,435 +17.4% | $117,300 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $2,073 +2.7% | $109,200 +17.7% |
| 2019 | $2,018 -1% | $92,800 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $2,039 | $89,500 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,039 +0.2% | $90,500 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $2,035 +4.6% | $90,400 +11.5% |
| 2014 | $1,945 +14.6% | $81,100 +7% |
| 2013 | $1,698 +26.1% | $75,800 +12.6% |
| 2012 | $1,346 -16.5% | $67,300 -16.5% |
| 2011 | $1,612 +2.4% | $80,600 +2.4% |
| 2010 | $1,574 +3.3% | $78,700 +3.3% |
| 2009 | $1,524 | $76,200 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Newton Yost Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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