Price Improvement from this motivated seller! Bring an offer! Remodeled home in a highly desired location! Location is one of the key features of this home located 5 minutes from Hwy 49, the Dunes, and approximately 45 minutes from Chicago. The up and coming downtown Chesterton, YMCA, Chesterton Park, and splash pad are only 3 minutes away. Bailey Elementary & Montessori School are only a few blocks away. Featuring a spacious updated living room with a beautiful fireplace. The formal dining room is a wonderful addition to the home. The modern kitchen includes new flooring, cabinets, countertops, and bar overhang for barstools. A full bathroom was added downstairs. There is a small office and bedroom with bathroom on the main level. Upstairs you will find 2 spacious updated bedrooms. The backyard space has been transformed into a private oasis with edible grapes on the fence. The storage shed is perfect for storing outdoor equipment. The home sits on a nice size lot with additional yard space to the right of the carport. Enjoy lower taxes and a quiet neighborhood.
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Price cut: $5K (10/10)
$254,000
656 S 4th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
3beds
1,542sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,163 Square Feet Lot
$251,300 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful fireplaceModern kitchenFormal dining roomNew flooringBar overhang for barstools
- 38 days
- 1,592
- 202
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jasmine Gonzalez,
Coldwell Banker Realty 269-469-3950
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 844916
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 15.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 15.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 16.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 15.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.0
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 7.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Features
- None
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,542
- Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,542
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other, Driveway, Additional Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,163 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640601206005000023
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Jefferson Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesterton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,236
- Date on market: 9/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$251,300
$239,000 - $264,000
$2,312/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Price change | $254,000-1.9%$165/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844916 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $259,000-4.1%$168/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844916 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2026 | Price change | $270,000-3.5%$175/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844916 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $279,900-1.8%$182/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844916 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$185/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844916 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900-10.8%$188/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844916 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listing removed | $325,000$211/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837198 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Price change | $325,000-3%$211/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837198 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2026 | Price change | $335,000-8.2%$217/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837198 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+143.3%$237/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837198 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Sold | $150,000$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #533933 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2023 | Contingent | $150,000$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #533933 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000+36.5%$97/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #533933 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2014 | Sold | $109,900$71/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #340789 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $109,900$71/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #340789 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,236 +13% | $138,700 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $1,094 +12% | $139,500 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $977 +0.3% | $125,600 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $974 +4.7% | $113,900 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $930 +22.1% | $106,000 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $762 +5.6% | $102,500 +13.8% |
| 2019 | $721 -7% | $90,100 +4% |
| 2018 | $776 | $86,600 -7.1% |
| 2017 | $776 +0.4% | $93,200 -3.4% |
| 2016 | $773 -4.7% | $96,500 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $811 +38.8% | $88,600 +5.1% |
| 2013 | $584 +1.3% | $84,300 -2.9% |
| 2012 | $577 -16.4% | $86,800 -12.6% |
| 2011 | $690 +109.5% | $99,300 +33.8% |
| 2010 | $329 +2.7% | $74,200 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $321 | $74,700 |
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