Location! Location! Just a few minutes' drive to Porter's beautiful private beach & the train station for easy commute. Nice open two (could be three) bedroom ranch with hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living room with large window to allow for amble light. All appliances included in the nice sized eat in kitchen offering plenty of cabinet space. The four seasons room has a large storage closet and leads out to the fenced courtyard with a garden area and chicken coop (& two chickens). Large 24x28 detached garage giving plenty of space for storage. Also has a newer roof, furnace, and hot water heater. There is a great community park (Hathorne Park) with two playgrounds, a community center, a picnic shelter, volleyball, basketball, baseball, nine-holes disc golf course, and a path to go shoreline fishing on the little Calumet River. Property is being SOLD AS IS.
Active
$249,900
140 Hjelm Rd, Porter, IN 46304
2beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Chicken coopAll appliances includedNewer roofHardwood floors throughout
- 7 days
- 556
- 62
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanne Sommer,
Century 21 Alliance Group 219-462-2090
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 845546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 18.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 15.0
Other
- Description: Four Season Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640324358005000026
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Waverly Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Porter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,144
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+163.1%$172/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #845546 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2007 | Sold | $95,000$65/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #179179 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,731 +7.5% | $170,100 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $1,610 -6.1% | $165,600 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $1,714 +13.4% | $156,700 +0.3% |
| 2022 | $1,511 +4.2% | $156,200 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $1,451 +23.2% | $143,900 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $1,178 +8.5% | $140,000 +18.8% |
| 2019 | $1,086 +1.6% | $117,800 +5% |
| 2018 | $1,069 | $112,200 -2.9% |
| 2017 | $1,069 -2.6% | $115,500 -1.8% |
| 2016 | $1,097 +5.2% | $117,600 +11.8% |
| 2014 | $1,043 +19.5% | $105,200 +4.5% |
| 2013 | $873 -13.2% | $100,700 -10.3% |
| 2012 | $1,006 -7.4% | $112,300 -7.3% |
| 2011 | $1,087 +13.7% | $121,200 +5% |
| 2010 | $956 +21.9% | $115,400 +6% |
| 2009 | $784 | $108,900 -2.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $111,600 +9.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $101,700 |
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