A Rare Opportunity to Build Near the Dunes & Lake Michigan Imagine creating your own private retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of Northwest Indiana. This vacant homesite offers an exceptional opportunity to design and build a custom residence in a setting defined by mature woods, natural terrain, and the unmistakable character of the Indiana Dunes region. Thoughtfully position your future home to embrace the landscape, preserve the surrounding trees, and create a residence that feels intentionally connected to nature. Whether your vision is a striking contemporary home, sophisticated modern lodge, or timeless woodland retreat, this property provides a beautiful canvas for inspired architecture and outdoor living. With city water available, the homesite combines the serenity of a wooded setting with desirable access to area amenities. Spend your days exploring the Indiana Dunes, Lake Michigan shoreline, beaches, hiking and biking trails, then return home to your own peaceful escape beneath the trees. Conveniently situated near Chesterton's dining, shopping, recreation, and commuter routes, this property offers an appealing balance of privacy, nature, and accessibility. Build more than a home--create a retreat and a lifestyle near the shores of Lake Michigan. Buyer to verify building requirements, utilities, zoning, permits, setbacks, and site suitability with the appropriate local authorities.
Active
$158,000
650 Bote St, Porter, IN 46304
--beds
--baths
0.26Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature woodsNatural terrain
- 6 days
- 61
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica Young,
Realty Executives Premier 219-462-2224,
Michael Tezak,
Realty Executives Premier
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 844871
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 640314427020000026
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Shore Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Porter
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $117,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,601
- Date on market: 9/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $158,000-8.7% |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listing removed | $173,000 |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $173,000-5.5% |
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| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $183,000+26.2% |
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| 7/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/15/2022 | Price change | $145,000-6.5% |
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| 7/22/2022 | Price change | $155,000-6.1% |
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| 6/29/2022 | Price change | $165,000-5.7% |
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| 6/8/2022 | Price change | $175,000-5.4% |
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| 8/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,601 -12.5% | $117,500 |
| 2024 | $2,973 -0.4% | $117,500 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $2,985 +0.7% | $109,200 |
| 2022 | $2,964 +3.6% | $109,200 |
| 2021 | $2,861 -6.8% | $109,200 +5% |
| 2020 | $3,069 +2% | $104,000 |
| 2019 | $3,008 +4.3% | $104,000 |
| 2018 | $2,884 | $104,000 |
| 2017 | $2,884 +43.3% | $104,000 +38.9% |
| 2016 | $2,013 -1.4% | $74,900 -5.4% |
| 2014 | $2,042 -8.5% | $79,200 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $2,232 +9.9% | $77,900 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $2,031 -13.1% | $74,800 -36% |
| 2011 | $2,336 -2% | $116,800 -2% |
| 2010 | $2,384 | $119,200 |
| 2009 | $2,384 | $119,200 +226.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $36,500 |
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