Charming, original Sears and Roebuck Argyle home in the heart of Chesterton. Located in the coveted Morgan Park Neighborhood. This incredibly maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bath dwelling offers original hardwood floors throughout and the details with the charm of yesteryear. Enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood on the screened, enclosed front porch. Enter the living room with an all brick fireplace, archways separate the formal dining room and hallway to the the two bedrooms and bath. The updated kitchen provides an eat in dining nook that looks out onto the beautifully landscaped, fenced in yard. Steps down to the basement allow access to the spacious back patio, perfect for entertaining or dining al fresco . The full basement has plenty of open space to improve or use for storage. A second refrigerator and freezer also are included in an extra pantry area in the basement. Walk to town events or neighborhood restaurants, shopping and trails.
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$248,500
417 Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
2beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$280,800 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$1,463 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,800
$267,000 - $295,000
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Updated kitchenNeighborhood restaurantsOriginal hardwood floors throughoutSpacious back patioFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Tina Raffin,
McColly Real Estate 219-926-1616,
Patricia Raffin,
McColly Real Estate
Bought with:
Kimberly Fowler, RB21000186
Blackrock Real Estate Services
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 532105
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom
- Description: Full
Dining room
- Description: Breakfast Room
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Kitchen
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Other
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Other
- Description: Screen Porch
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Country Kitchen, Primary Downstairs
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 66
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 x 132
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 640431358009000023
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Chesterton
- Subdivision: Morgan Park Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $248,500+8.8%$218/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #532105 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2023 | Contingent | $228,300$200/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #532105 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $228,300+44.5%$200/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #532105 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2014 | Sold | $158,000-3%$139/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #346102 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $162,900+0.2%$143/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #346102 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2007 | Sold | $162,500$143/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #187039 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,156 +9.9% | $209,000 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $1,961 +6.3% | $207,600 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $1,844 +17.7% | $189,300 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $1,567 +4.3% | $172,400 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $1,502 +13.8% | $154,700 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $1,320 +5.2% | $149,600 +12.5% |
| 2019 | $1,256 +6.8% | $133,000 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $1,176 | $127,700 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $1,176 -0.1% | $126,600 -3.4% |
| 2016 | $1,177 -3.3% | $131,000 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $1,216 +16.1% | $120,700 +5% |
| 2013 | $1,048 +0.6% | $115,000 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $1,041 +9.1% | $119,400 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $955 +6.1% | $120,800 +2.3% |
| 2010 | $900 +2.3% | $118,100 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $880 | $118,900 -20.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $148,800 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $144,500 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westchester Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Northwest Indiana Online SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brummitt Elementary School
- Middle: Chesterton Middle School
- High: Chesterton Senior 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
- Chesterton
- 46304
- 417 Bowser Ave
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