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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1412 Essex Dr
General
- Price: $329,000
- HOA FEE: $53
- Taxes: $3,143 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 837043
- Updated: Today (4/14/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Open Floorplan, Laminate Counters, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Porter
- Township: Westchester
- Subdivision: Porter Cove Un 1
- Driving Directions: Old Porter Road to S Mineral Springs Road to Essex Dr. Home on the right
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1,788
- Year Built: 1998
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583.2
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $53
- Tax Amount: $3,143.88
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, VA Loan, USDA Loan, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: PORTER COVE UNIT I LOT 92 DITCH
- Property ID: 640603253025000026
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Schools
Schools serving 1412 Essex Dr
School District:Duneland School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Newton Yost Elementary School 100 West Beam Street, Porter, IN 46304 | K-4 | 1.3 mi |
Chesterton Senior High School 2125 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1412 Essex Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/14/2026
Listed
$329,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1412 Essex Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,245
—
$286,400
-1%
2024
$3,245
4%
$290,200
4%
2023
$3,132
11%
$278,900
11%
2022
$2,812
20%
$251,600
19%
2021
$2,346
5%
$211,200
5%
2020
$2,226
4%
$200,700
3%
2019
$2,150
2%
$194,100
4%
2018
$2,105
-3%
$185,900
-3%
2017
$2,178
—
$191,200
1%
2017
$2,178
2%
$188,600
4%
2016
$2,145
-46%
$181,400
5%
2015
$4,000
95%
$173,200
9%
2013
$2,054
-14%
$158,400
-13%
2012
$2,386
—
$183,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1412 Essex Dr
1412 Essex Drive, Chesterton, IN 46304 (MLS# 837043) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1412 Essex Drive is currently listed for $329,000 and was received on April 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1412 Essex Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Porter? You can browse all Porter real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

