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$270,000

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,860 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 12 days ago
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Escape to your own 1.7-acre private retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes! This classic Cape Cod-style home blends cozy charm with incredible potential. Step inside to find two comfortable bedrooms plus a spacious open loft that's perfect for a home office, playroom, or easy conversion to a third bedroom. The flowing layout and natural light create a warm, inviting atmosphere ready for your personal touch. Outside, the possibilities are endless: a stocked fish pond for quiet evenings, a large tool shed for projects and storage, and a chicken coop (chickens not included!) for the hobby farmer in you. The expansive, mostly level lot offers plenty of room to garden, play, or simply enjoy peaceful country living. Zoned Residential-2, this rare property allows you to run a home-based business,all while living on-site. Conveniently located with quick access to I-94, the South Shore train, shopping, and the beach. Bring your vision--this diamond in the rough is brimming with opportunity for homeowners, investors, or entrepreneurs alike. Schedule your private tour today and see the potential for yourself!

Full Property Details for 1198 N Babcock Rd

General

  • Price: $270,000
  • Taxes: $1,729 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: GNIAR
  • MLS ID: 830986
  • Updated: 1/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Storage

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Additional Parking

Location

  • County: Porter
  • Township: Westchester
  • Subdivision: NA
  • Driving Directions: FROM 94 EXIT 22 WEST TO VERPLANK ROAD, HOUSE IS ON CORNER OF VERPLANK AND OLD PORTER ROAD

School Information

  • High School District: Duneland School Corporation

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structural Information

  • Square Feet: 1,860
  • Year Built: 1948

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.7
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 74,052
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,729
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: PARC IN NE NOF RR & S I-94 4-36-6 1.7A DR435 P265
  • Property ID: 640604200011000024

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Schools serving 1198 N Babcock Rd

School District:Duneland School Corporation
NameGradesDistance
Newton Yost Elementary School
100 West Beam Street, Porter, IN 46304
K-41.7 mi
Westchester Intermediate School, Chesterton, IN
1050 South 5th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304
5-82.4 mi
Chesterton Senior High School
2125 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304
9-122.4 mi
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1/06/2026
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$270,000
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11/19/2025
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