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Property Description & Video
1285 Washington, Portage, INVideo Tour of 1285 Washington, Portage, IN.
RIVERFRONT- ZONED COMMERCIAL. This is a unique property hidden back in the woods and overlooking the East Arm of the Little Calumet River. (Great, towering views over the Marina). Steeped in maritime history, and formerly known as the Burns Harbor Fish Company, this land has deep roots and a generation of "fish tale" stories. On the property sets a 34x40 POLE BARN with 12ft high sliding door. Property has electric, well, and septic in place. Use the property recreationally, for storage, or put your ideas to work and open for commerce. RIVERFRONT VIEWS of the Marina and surrounding area make this an attractive property. Convenient location off Dunes Hwy/ US-12 and Stagecoach Road. Easy access to major expressways, the South Shore Train Line, and Lake Michigan. (Only 27+/- nautical miles to Navy Pier). It's time to drop anchor and schedule your showing today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1285 Washington
General
- Price: $189,500
- Taxes: $1,567 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 839887
- Updated: 6/1/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Water Heater
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
Parking
- Parking Features: Other
Location
- County: Porter
- Township: Portage
- Subdivision: Heaths 1st Add
- Driving Directions: US-12/Dunes Hwy to Stagecoach Rd. Go less than a 1/2 mile and make a left turn into 2 lane drive. There is no road sign. For GPS purposes, use this address: 5891 Stagecoach Rd, Portage, Indiana. This will take you near location. See MLS Attachment
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: None
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1,360
- Year Built: 1986
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.215
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,365
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Private, Near Public Transit
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,567
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: HEATHS 1ST ADD E CHGO LOTS 11 12 &13 BLK 16 DR393 P537 &1/2 VAC ST
- Property ID: 640236326033000016
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Schools
Schools serving 1285 Washington
School District:Portage Township Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crisman Elementary School 6161 Old Porter Road, Portage, IN 46368 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Willowcreek Middle School 5962 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368 | 6-8 | 2.6 mi |
Portage High School, Portage, IN 6450 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368 | 9-12 | 4.2 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 1285 Washington
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/01/2026
Listed
$189,500
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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 1285 Washington
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,587
—
$58,600
-1%
2024
$1,587
-24%
$59,300
-1%
2023
$2,082
31%
$59,600
2%
2022
$1,586
1%
$58,700
3%
2021
$1,575
-15%
$57,100
—
2020
$1,851
14%
$57,100
—
2019
$1,627
-3%
$57,100
-2%
2018
$1,671
-7%
$58,400
-14%
2017
$1,800
—
$68,100
3%
2017
$1,800
-1%
$66,000
3%
2016
$1,815
-33%
$63,900
1%
2015
$2,714
45%
$63,100
-5%
2013
$1,867
—
$66,300
—
2012
$1,867
—
$66,300
—
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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1285 Washington, Portage, IN 46368 (MLS# 839887) is a Commercial property. 1285 Washington is currently listed for $189,500 and was received on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1285 Washington? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Portage? You can browse all Portage real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

