Welcome to this inviting Portage ranch offering comfortable one-level living, thoughtful updates, and a convenient location near restaurants, shopping, parks, and town amenities. This 3 bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home features spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms, newer LVP flooring, main level laundry, and a cozy wood burning fireplace that adds warmth and character. The kitchen offers great everyday functionality with appliances included, and the kitchen island stays with the home. Enjoy additional seasonal living space in the screened-in back porch overlooking the fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, pets, or play. The shed stays for added storage, and the attached 2 car garage provides convenience year-round. With a newer roof, water heater, and HVAC systems, plus practical interior updates and inviting spaces, this home is ready for its next owner. Schedule your showing today!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (7/16)
$274,900
2853 Teresa St, Portage, IN 46368
3beds
1,360sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
10,489 Square Feet Lot
$272,900 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood burning fireplaceFenced backyardMain level laundrySpacious bedroomsPractical interior updatesComfortable one-level livingInviting spaces
- 83 days
- 60
- 0
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashlan Siford,
MTM Realty Group 219-324-4640
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840236
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 6.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
Other
- Description: covered porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,360
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, On Street, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Porch, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 10,489 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 640513331008000016
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Emerald Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,011
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$272,900
$259,000 - $287,000
$1,956/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Pending sale | $274,900$202/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840236 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Contingent | $274,900$202/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840236 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$202/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840236 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+8.5%$206/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840236 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2024 | Sold | $258,000-0.8%$190/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800119 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $260,000+42.1%$191/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800119 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2020 | Sold | $183,000-1.1%$135/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #483549 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2020 | Pending sale | $184,999$136/sqft |
Source: McColly Real Estate #483549 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $184,999+48.1%$136/sqft |
Source: McColly Real Estate #483549 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2018 | Sold | $124,900$92/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #445359 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2018 | Pending sale | $124,900$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #445359 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $124,900$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage #445359 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2018 | Pending sale | $124,900$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #445359 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $124,900$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage #445359 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,011 -5.4% | $216,500 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $2,127 +11.2% | $201,100 -5.2% |
| 2023 | $1,913 +20.4% | $212,200 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $1,589 +9.6% | $190,800 +19.8% |
| 2021 | $1,450 +6.3% | $159,200 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $1,364 -1.5% | $145,300 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $1,384 +9.4% | $136,700 +0.6% |
| 2018 | $1,266 | $135,900 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,266 +1.1% | $133,300 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,252 +6.8% | $126,900 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $1,173 +7.7% | $116,700 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $1,089 -2.1% | $111,800 -3.9% |
| 2012 | $1,113 +5% | $116,300 -1.4% |
| 2011 | $1,060 -5% | $117,900 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $1,115 +15.5% | $120,100 +1.2% |
| 2009 | $966 | $118,700 +26.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,900 +12.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $83,400 |
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Neighborhood: 46368
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Willowcreek Middle School
- High: Portage 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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