Welcome to 270 Woodlawn Ave in Chesterton. This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom home offers soaring ceilings, bright open living spaces, and updates throughout. Newer mechanicals provide added peace of mind, making this home truly move-in ready. Located just minutes from downtown, parks, and the Indiana Dunes, this home combines charm, comfort, and exceptional value in a highly desirable area. Schedule your showing today.
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Price cut: $1.9K (6/13)
$248,000
270 Woodlawn Ave, Porter, IN 46304
3beds
1,183sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$245,400 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsBright open living spacesUpdates throughout
- 89 days |
- 396 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carson Brand,
Listing Leaders 219-462-5478
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838108
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 8.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 15.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Country Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,183
- Total interior livable area: 1,183 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,183
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640336177020000026
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Indian Trails Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Porter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,401
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$245,400
$233,000 - $258,000
$1,694/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Price change | $248,000-0.8%$210/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838108 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$211/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838108 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$220/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834437 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+122.7%$224/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834437 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2015 | Sold | $119,000+3.5%$101/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #357194 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2012 | Sold | $115,000-3.8%$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #307207 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $119,500-12.3%$101/sqft |
Source: Executive Group, Inc. #307207 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2007 | Sold | $136,297$115/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #185186 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,401 -3% | $153,700 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $1,445 +3.6% | $143,200 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $1,395 +9.4% | $135,800 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $1,274 +5.4% | $127,400 +8% |
| 2021 | $1,209 +28.4% | $118,000 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $942 +8.5% | $113,900 +19.5% |
| 2019 | $868 +4.6% | $95,300 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $830 | $90,700 -1.5% |
| 2017 | $830 +4.1% | $92,100 -1.5% |
| 2016 | $797 +6.8% | $93,500 +14% |
| 2014 | $746 +18.8% | $82,000 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $628 -1.5% | $78,600 -6.7% |
| 2012 | $637 -57.7% | $84,200 -39.7% |
| 2011 | $1,507 +7.6% | $139,600 +2.2% |
| 2010 | $1,400 +17.5% | $136,600 +5.6% |
| 2009 | $1,191 | $129,300 +49.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,400 +69.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,000 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westchester Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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