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$450,000
981 Michael Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304
4beds
3,822sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.4 Acres Lot
$466,900 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$2,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$466,900
Estimated sales range
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Finished basementDouble-sided fireplaceWet barLuxurious master suiteGame roomLight-filled sun porchGranite countertops
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Listed by:
David Gring,
Century 21 Alliance Group 219-462-2090
Bought with:
Jamie Bond, RB14048434
Listing Leaders
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 821276
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 18.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 15.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Den
- Description: 2 Way FP
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 16.0
Family room
- Description: Wet Bar
- Area: 816
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 34.0
Kitchen
- Description: New DW
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 17.0
Laundry
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 7.0
Living room
- Description: 2 Way FP, New Carpet
- Area: 392
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 28.0
Other
- Description: Mud Room
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Other
- Description: Sun Room
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 16.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Double Vanity, Crown Molding
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Finished,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Other, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,822
- Total interior livable area: 3,822 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,845
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Storage, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 640431428018000023
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chesterton
- Subdivision: Duneland Cove 02
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $450,000-4.2%$118/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $469,900$123/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $469,900-3.1%$123/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $484,900-2%$127/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $494,900-0.5%$129/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470355 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $497,500-0.5%$130/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $499,900-1.6%$131/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $507,900-1.4%$133/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $514,900-1.9%$135/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $524,900-0.9%$137/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821276 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2025 | Price change | $529,900-0.9%$139/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $534,900-1.8%$140/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $544,900+62.7%$143/sqft |
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| 6/16/2017 | Sold | $335,000-6.9%$88/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2011 | Listing removed | $359,900$94/sqft |
Source: Global Real Estate Group, LLC #289943 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2011 | Price change | $359,900-1.3%$94/sqft |
Source: Global Real Estate Group, LLC #289943 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2011 | Price change | $364,8000%$95/sqft |
Source: Global Real Estate Group, LLC #277153 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $364,900$95/sqft |
Source: Global Real Estate Group, LLC #277153 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,839 +6.6% | $444,400 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $4,538 +7.6% | $432,600 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $4,218 +11.3% | $406,800 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $3,788 +7.4% | $375,200 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $3,527 -2% | $337,600 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $3,599 +8.8% | $314,800 -2% |
| 2019 | $3,308 +2.1% | $321,100 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $3,241 | $293,900 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,241 -8.9% | $288,000 -8.8% |
| 2016 | $3,559 +5.3% | $315,800 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $3,380 +8.4% | $293,300 +4.6% |
| 2013 | $3,118 +9.6% | $280,500 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $2,844 +1.5% | $284,400 +1.5% |
| 2011 | $2,803 -1.6% | $280,300 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $2,848 +2.5% | $284,800 +2.5% |
| 2009 | $2,778 | $277,800 |
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Brummitt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Northwest Indiana Online SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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