Beautiful new construction ranch, offering nearly 1,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in The Preserve. Situated on a premium homesite bordering protected wetlands, this home offers serene views, added privacy, and a peaceful natural setting. The open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining area, and great room, extending to a private rear deck perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing, or entertaining. Large Andersen windows and elevated ceilings fill the home with natural light, creating a bright atmosphere. The well-designed layout includes three bedrooms plus a dedicated office, providing flexibility for remote work, guests, or additional living space. The kitchen blends timeless style and everyday functionality with classic shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a generous pantry, large island, and abundant counter space. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with a dual-sink vanity, beautifully tiled walk-in shower, expansive walk-in closet, and an additional oversized closet for exceptional storage. A standout feature is the unfinished daylight basement overlooking the protected wetlands, complete with full-size windows that provide abundant natural light. Future expansion offers endless possibilities for a recreation room, home gym, media room, guest suite, home office, or additional bedrooms. Plumbing is already roughed in for a future full bathroom, making it easy to customize as your needs evolve. Premium features include 42-inch soft-close cabinetry, LVP flooring throughout the main living areas, Andersen windows, a high-efficiency HVAC system, professionally designed landscaping, and a two-car garage. Located within The Preserve, a thoughtfully planned community spanning 90 acres of protected natural landscape, residents enjoy privacy and convenience just 40 miles SE of Chicago, with easy access to shopping, dining, highly rated schools, commuter routes, the South Shore Line, and Indiana Dunes.
Active
$525,500
1002 Preserve Ln, Chesterton, IN 46304
3beds
1,894sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$520,100 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$21/mo HOA
What's special
High-efficiency hvac systemProfessionally designed landscapingClassic shaker cabinetryPeaceful natural settingTwo-car garageSerene viewsOpen-concept floor plan
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Boyter,
McColly Real Estate 219-926-1616
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 842682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5.0 x 8.0
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 342
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 19.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 14.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 7.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 7.0
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Full,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,894
- Total interior livable area: 1,894 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,894
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640611478005000006
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- To Be Built
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Preserve-Phase 3
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- HOA name: The Preserve
- HOA phone: 219-464-3536
Location
- Region: Chesterton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $500
- Annual tax amount: $6
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$520,100
$494,000 - $546,000
$2,548/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,500+951%$277/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $50,000-10.7%$26/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #833901 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Pending sale | $56,000$30/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #833901 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6 -2.2% | $500 +25% |
| 2024 | $6 | $400 |
| 2023 | -- | $400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Liberty Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- NAWestchester Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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