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Price cut: $10K (5/4)

$319,000

1412 Essex Dr, Porter, IN 46304

4beds

1,788sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1998

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$315,700 Zestimate^®

$178/sqft

$4/mo HOA

What's special

Fenced yardJust paintedLarge eat-in kitchenUpdated bathroomsBrand new carpetFreshly updatedSprawling rec room

Freshly updated Split-level located just outside Chicago & minutes from Lake Michigan. Set in the desirable Porter Cove community you'll instantly love this open concept home complete with brand new carpet, just painted, & updated bathrooms making it turn-key. 3 bedroom & 2 baths on upper level with main level offering living room, dining/flex room, & large eat-in kitchen leading out to the patio, fenced yard & shed. Lower level features sprawling Rec Room, crawl space storage, 4th bedroom & laundry room with rough-in for a 3 bathroom. You'll love the direct access from the garage to the laundry room along with 2.5 car garage & shelves for plenty of storage. Enjoy the community park, Duneland Prairie bike trail, & Indiana Dunes. Easy commute to Chicago with the South Shore Train Line, I-94 & Indiana Toll Road. This quiet setting is the perfect place to call home! Call today to schedule your tour.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3

Primary bedroom

Description: Attached on-suite
Area: 143.51
Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.3

Bedroom 2

Area: 142.48
Dimensions: 10.4 x 13.7

Bedroom 3

Area: 139.74
Dimensions: 10.2 x 13.7

Bedroom 4

Area: 108.4
Dimensions: 9.11 x 11.9

Dining room

Area: 133.72
Dimensions: 10.2 x 13.11

Family room

Area: 273.24
Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.2

Foyer

Area: 68.2
Dimensions: 6.2 x 11.0

Kitchen

Area: 176.8
Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.0

Laundry

Area: 87.36
Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Lower Level

Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Open Floorplan, Laminate Counters, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,788
Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,284

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Parking

Total spaces: 2.5
Parking features: Attached, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Tri-Level
Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees

Details

Parcel number: 640603253025000026
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1998

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Porter Cove Un 1

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Amenities included: Jogging Path, Playground, Park, Management
HOA fee: $53 annually
HOA name: Porter Cove HOA

Location

Region: Porter

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $178/sqft
Tax assessed value: $286,400
Annual tax amount: $3,143
Date on market: 4/14/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional

Estimated market value

$315,700

$300,000 - $331,000

$2,298/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/4/2026	Price change	$319,000-3%$178/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837043 Report a problem
4/14/2026	Listed for sale	$329,000$184/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837043 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,112 +11.5%	$290,200 +4.1%
2023	$2,792 +20.1%	$278,900 +10.9%
2022	$2,326 +5.4%	$251,600 +19.1%
2021	$2,206 +3.5%	$211,200 +5.2%
2020	$2,130 +1.2%	$200,700 +3.4%
2019	$2,105 -3.4%	$194,100 +4.4%
2018	$2,178	$185,900 -2.8%
2017	$2,178 +1.6%	$191,200 +1.4%
2016	$2,145 +4.8%	$188,600 +8.9%
2014	$2,046 +14.4%	$173,200 +9.3%
2013	$1,788 -5.3%	$158,400 -13.4%
2012	$1,888 +10%	$183,000 +9.3%
2011	$1,716 +0.2%	$167,400
2010	$1,713 +4.4%	$167,400 -2.3%
2009	$1,641	$171,400 +8.8%
2006	--	$157,500 +19.9%
2005	--	$131,400

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