Motivated seller! Well-maintained 2-3 bedroom 1.5 bath brick home situated on a large corner lot in scenic Porter, IN. Nestled between Lake Michigan and the quaint Town of Chesterton. Perfect for beachgoers, this home is located just 2 miles from the beautiful Porter Beach where the Town of Porter offers residents their own private parking lot with annual pass. This home has a cozy and unique layout with an enclosed 3 seasons room, galley kitchen, formal dining room, and a spacious sunken living room. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each feature their own separate private staircase entrance, creating ideal space for guests or home office. Bedroom 3 is conveniently located on the main floor. Newly installed windows throughout. The screened-in back porch overlooks a tranquil live koi pond with porch swing perfect for unwinding after a long day. The front porch is newly built with durable Ipe wood which has exceptional resistance to the elements and insects. Spacious un-finished basement offers tons of potential, plenty of storage and a mechanical room. This home offers just the right balance of comfort, historical character, and convenience. Located close to major highway access, the South Shore Train-Dunes Park Station and Indiana Dunes State Park perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors with hiking and bike trails nearby.! Don't miss your chance to call it home--schedule your private showing today!
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$303,500
1040 Waverly Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
3beds
2,527sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.37 Acres Lot
$303,600 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$2,256 Estimated rent
Home value
$303,600
$279,000 - $331,000
$2,256/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 16, 2025 at 07:47am
Listed by:
Jessica Colburn-Hernandez,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-999-8990
Bought with:
Michele Civanich, RB14041761
BHHS Executive Group RE
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 827610
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 224.75
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 15.5
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.5
Basement
- Area: 418.5
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 15.5
Dining room
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Area: 144.5
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 8.5
Laundry
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.0
Living room
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 15.0
Other
- Description: Screened-In Porch
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 8.0
Sunroom
- Description: 3 Seasons Room
- Area: 229.5
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.5
Utility room
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Laminate Counters, Double Vanity
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,527
- Total interior livable area: 2,527 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,527
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel, Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Front Porch, Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640326284004000026
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Chesterton
- Subdivision: Stephens Waverly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $303,500+1.3%$120/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $299,500$119/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $299,500-6.4%$119/sqft |
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| 9/21/2025 | Price change | $319,999-4.7%$127/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $335,900+277.8%$133/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Newton Yost Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newton Yost Elementary School
- Middle: Chesterton Middle School
- High: Chesterton High School
Source: NIRA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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