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Property Description
Ranch on a basement! This home would be an ideal home if you are looking for space on a budget. 2 large bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. Full basement is a bonus. Ideal location- close to highway, shopping, restaurants.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1608 W Porter Ave
General
- Price: $199,900
- Taxes: $962 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 837609
- Updated: Today (4/23/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Range Hood, Gas Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: Porter
- Township: Westchester
- Subdivision: Portchester Sub
- Driving Directions: Hwy. 49 to Porter Ave, west to property.
School Information
- High School District: Duneland School Corporation
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 800
- Year Built: 1953
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583.2
- Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $962
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: PORTCHESTER SUB LOTS 16 & E 1/2 OF 17 BLK 2
- Property ID: 640335462012000023
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Schools
Schools serving 1608 W Porter Ave
School District:Duneland School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bailly Elementary School 800 South 5th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304 | K-4 | 0.9 mi |
Chesterton Senior High School 2125 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 1608 W Porter Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/23/2026
Listed
$199,900
113.55%
MLS
3/07/2017
Sold
$93,609
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Public Record
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 1608 W Porter Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$982
—
$119,900
1%
2024
$982
9%
$119,200
6%
2023
$903
10%
$112,000
8%
2022
$824
24%
$103,400
11%
2021
$667
7%
$93,300
4%
2020
$622
16%
$90,000
9%
2019
$537
8%
$82,500
3%
2018
$497
150%
$80,100
-1%
2017
$199
—
$80,900
-4%
2017
$199
-18%
$84,400
1%
2016
$242
—
$83,500
6%
2015
$243
20%
$78,900
-3%
2013
$202
—
$81,100
—
2012
$202
—
$81,100
—
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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1608 W Porter Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 (MLS# 837609) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1608 W Porter Avenue is currently listed for $199,900 and was received on April 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1608 W Porter Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chesterton? You can browse all Chesterton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

