Welcome to maintenance-free living in this beautifully appointed, six-year-young ranch-style patio home, ideally situated in a desirable neighborhood within the highly regarded Duneland School District! Designed for comfort and convenience, this move-in-ready home features 9-foot ceilings, durable LVP flooring, crisp white trim, and a spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a reverse osmosis drinking water system. The inviting living room offers a cozy gas fireplace, while the private primary suite boasts a generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the private covered back porch and patio. Additional highlights include a fully drywalled and painted two-car garage with a utility sink, high-efficiency natural gas furnace, central air conditioning, programmable thermostat, and energy-efficient insulation. Enjoy worry-free living with the association handling lawn mowing, snow removal, and roof maintenance. Residents of Porter can apply annually for a Porter Beach parking permit, with the beach just up the street. A nearby park with a gazebo provides another wonderful place to unwind, while convenient access to the South Shore Train and I-94 makes commuting to Chicago a breeze. Experience the perfect combination of low-maintenance living, modern comfort, and the relaxed Duneland lifestyle!

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 847298 MLS ⋅ 1,425 SqFt. ⋅ Summer Tree BLDG. ⋅ Paul Boyter

Welcome to maintenance-free living in this beautifully appointed, six-year-young ranch-style patio home, ideally situated in a desirable neighborhood within the highly regarded Duneland School District! Designed for comfort and convenience, this move-in-ready home features 9-foot ceilings, durable LVP flooring, crisp white trim, and a spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a reverse osmosis drinking water system. The inviting living room offers a cozy gas fireplace, while the private primary suite boasts a generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the private covered back porch and patio. Additional highlights include a fully drywalled and painted two-car garage with a utility sink, high-efficiency natural gas furnace, central air conditioning, programmable thermostat, and energy-efficient insulation. Enjoy worry-free living with the association handling lawn mowing, snow removal, and roof maintenance. Residents of Porter can apply annually for a Porter Beach parking permit, with the beach just up the street. A nearby park with a gazebo provides another wonderful place to unwind, while convenient access to the South Shore Train and I-94 makes commuting to Chicago a breeze. Experience the perfect combination of low-maintenance living, modern comfort, and the relaxed Duneland lifestyle!

1207 Tower Lane, Porter

Listing courtesy of Paul Boyter from McColly Real Estate.

$160,000

Charming 1934 single-story home on a quiet dead-end street, just a couple miles from Indiana Dunes National Park. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a large living room with fireplace and hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet space, and a utility room with washer/dryer hookups. Recent updates include a new roof (2024), new hot water heater, and new sewer line. Boiler heat, off-street parking, and a generous ~0.4-acre lot (approx. 120x145). Convenient location near Route 20 with easy access to dunes recreation, shopping, and Duneland School Corporation schools. Solid bones and recent mechanical upgrades make this a great opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 847115 MLS ⋅ 924 SqFt. ⋅ Josh Pavich

Charming 1934 single-story home on a quiet dead-end street, just a couple miles from Indiana Dunes National Park. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a large living room with fireplace and hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet space, and a utility room with washer/dryer hookups. Recent updates include a new roof (2024), new hot water heater, and new sewer line. Boiler heat, off-street parking, and a generous ~0.4-acre lot (approx. 120x145). Convenient location near Route 20 with easy access to dunes recreation, shopping, and Duneland School Corporation schools. Solid bones and recent mechanical upgrades make this a great opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.

65 Ed Mcdashowicz Drive, Porter

Listing courtesy of Josh Pavich from Weichert Realtors - Shoreline.

$157,500

Welcome to 208 Rankin Street in Porter! This charming one-story home offers comfortable, convenient living with 805 square feet of finished space, a spacious bedroom featuring a generous closet area or bonus room, and one full bathroom complete with a convenient walk-in shower. The functional floor plan includes an inviting living room, kitchen, convenient main-floor laundry, and an enclosed porch offering additional space to relax and unwind. **Recent improvements include a NEW ROOF and NEW GAS WATER HEATER in 2023! Some windows have been replaced over the years.** Additional features include central air conditioning, gas forced-air heat, and laminate and tile flooring. **Appliances are included**, featuring the refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, washer, and electric dryer! The partial unfinished basement, accessible from both inside and outside the home, provides additional storage and utility space. Situated on a level lot with a chain-link fence, the property also features a detached one-car garage with a convenient sidewalk connecting the home to the garage, along with additional off-street parking. City water and sewer add to the property's convenience. Located within the Duneland School Corporation and near local amenities, this home combines the ease of single-level living with the practical benefits of main-floor laundry, a walk-in shower, an enclosed porch, basement storage, detached garage, and fenced yard. Whether you're purchasing your first home, looking to downsize, or simply seeking a home with manageable living space, 208 Rankin Street has plenty to offer! Schedule your private showing today and see the possibilities for yourself!

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 202643321 MLS ⋅ 805 SqFt. ⋅ Justin Bowen

Welcome to 208 Rankin Street in Porter! This charming one-story home offers comfortable, convenient living with 805 square feet of finished space, a spacious bedroom featuring a generous closet area or bonus room, and one full bathroom complete with a convenient walk-in shower. The functional floor plan includes an inviting living room, kitchen, convenient main-floor laundry, and an enclosed porch offering additional space to relax and unwind. **Recent improvements include a NEW ROOF and NEW GAS WATER HEATER in 2023! Some windows have been replaced over the years.** Additional features include central air conditioning, gas forced-air heat, and laminate and tile flooring. **Appliances are included**, featuring the refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, washer, and electric dryer! The partial unfinished basement, accessible from both inside and outside the home, provides additional storage and utility space. Situated on a level lot with a chain-link fence, the property also features a detached one-car garage with a convenient sidewalk connecting the home to the garage, along with additional off-street parking. City water and sewer add to the property's convenience. Located within the Duneland School Corporation and near local amenities, this home combines the ease of single-level living with the practical benefits of main-floor laundry, a walk-in shower, an enclosed porch, basement storage, detached garage, and fenced yard. Whether you're purchasing your first home, looking to downsize, or simply seeking a home with manageable living space, 208 Rankin Street has plenty to offer! Schedule your private showing today and see the possibilities for yourself!

208 Rankin St, Porter

Listing courtesy of Justin Bowen from Justin Bowen Real Estate, LLC..

$274,000

Have you been looking for a great home, huge garage and an amazing location... then look no further. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home has 1500 sq ft of living space on one level. Brand new carpet was just installed in the bedrooms and the closets have built in organizers. The furnace and air conditioner are less than a year old! Outside, the sellers are including the patio furniture... just in time for evening relaxing in the fall. The 3 car garage has tons of room for all the toys and parking. Commuting could be a breeze with how close the South Shore and highways are. Don't forget the best part, you can walk to the Indiana Dunes State Park! This property would make an amazing Air B&B so schedule your time to see this great home now!

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 846304 MLS ⋅ 1,504 SqFt. ⋅ Heather Compton

Have you been looking for a great home, huge garage and an amazing location... then look no further. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home has 1500 sq ft of living space on one level. Brand new carpet was just installed in the bedrooms and the closets have built in organizers. The furnace and air conditioner are less than a year old! Outside, the sellers are including the patio furniture... just in time for evening relaxing in the fall. The 3 car garage has tons of room for all the toys and parking. Commuting could be a breeze with how close the South Shore and highways are. Don't forget the best part, you can walk to the Indiana Dunes State Park! This property would make an amazing Air B&B so schedule your time to see this great home now!

1145 N State Road 49, Porter

Listing courtesy of Heather Compton from Century 21 Circle.

$425,000

Stunning, move-in-ready ranch just five minutes from the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before making your way into the welcoming living room with vaulted ceiling, durable luxury plank flooring & charming, stone-accented corner fireplace -- the perfect spot to cozy up & get lost in a good book this winter! Your gorgeous eat-in kitchen boasts all stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a vaulted ceiling, island/breakfast bar and adjacent dining area that walks out to the deck/backyard! Three spacious bedrooms -- including beautiful master with custom tray ceiling & 3/4 bath en suite w/ tiled shower and double vanity -- a full guest bath and laundry room round out your main level, while the partially-finished basement offers limitless potential, thanks to a large rec room, family room, 4th bedroom (egress, could serve as a home office), 3/4 bath & unfinished utility room for added storage space! Host friends for fall cookouts or simply enjoy a quiet evening in your quiet backyard retreat; vinyl fence for privacy with 10'x16' deck (Trex composite, maintenance-free), concrete patio & storage shed! Attached 2-car garage, in-ground invisible fence for the fur babies, LOW taxes and NO HOA in a stellar location just 1 mile from the beach (and park hiking trails), 2 minutes from the Dune Park South Shore train station & easy access to I-80/94 & the Toll Road make your commute to Chicago a breeze! Short drive to downtown Chesterton (check out the European Market on Saturdays) and Coffee Creek Nature Preserve! Schedule your showing today!

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 846271 MLS ⋅ 3,106 SqFt. ⋅ Shawn Spaw

Stunning, move-in-ready ranch just five minutes from the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before making your way into the welcoming living room with vaulted ceiling, durable luxury plank flooring & charming, stone-accented corner fireplace -- the perfect spot to cozy up & get lost in a good book this winter! Your gorgeous eat-in kitchen boasts all stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a vaulted ceiling, island/breakfast bar and adjacent dining area that walks out to the deck/backyard! Three spacious bedrooms -- including beautiful master with custom tray ceiling & 3/4 bath en suite w/ tiled shower and double vanity -- a full guest bath and laundry room round out your main level, while the partially-finished basement offers limitless potential, thanks to a large rec room, family room, 4th bedroom (egress, could serve as a home office), 3/4 bath & unfinished utility room for added storage space! Host friends for fall cookouts or simply enjoy a quiet evening in your quiet backyard retreat; vinyl fence for privacy with 10'x16' deck (Trex composite, maintenance-free), concrete patio & storage shed! Attached 2-car garage, in-ground invisible fence for the fur babies, LOW taxes and NO HOA in a stellar location just 1 mile from the beach (and park hiking trails), 2 minutes from the Dune Park South Shore train station & easy access to I-80/94 & the Toll Road make your commute to Chicago a breeze! Short drive to downtown Chesterton (check out the European Market on Saturdays) and Coffee Creek Nature Preserve! Schedule your showing today!

1500 Waverly Road, Porter

Listing courtesy of Shawn Spaw from Stray Dog Properties, LLC.

$172,500

Have you been looking for a house where sweat equity could make you MONEY! Then this is the property you have been looking for. Check the MLS active, pending and sold properties to see what houses in the subdivision are going for. This house has street appeal, plus a newer kitchen and bathroom. New carpeting is needed thru out the house. Some walls need paneling patched or drywall installed, and a fresh coat of paint. At this price and location, I believe this house will sell fast. You don't want to hold off calling to set an showing and find out it already has an offer.

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 844333 MLS ⋅ 825 SqFt. ⋅ Craig Hinchman

Have you been looking for a house where sweat equity could make you MONEY! Then this is the property you have been looking for. Check the MLS active, pending and sold properties to see what houses in the subdivision are going for. This house has street appeal, plus a newer kitchen and bathroom. New carpeting is needed thru out the house. Some walls need paneling patched or drywall installed, and a fresh coat of paint. At this price and location, I believe this house will sell fast. You don't want to hold off calling to set an showing and find out it already has an offer.

359 Strongbow Trail, Porter

Listing courtesy of Craig Hinchman from McColly Real Estate.

$490,000

Turnkey investment opportunity in the desirable community of Porter! This well-maintained duplex, built in 2018, features two spacious single-level units, each offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and approximately 1,356 square feet of living space. Both units are tenant occupied, providing immediate cash flow with excellent upside as current rents remain below market value. Tenants pay all utilities, including heat, A/C, water, sewer, and trash, while owner responsibilities are limited to lawn care and snow removal, creating a low-maintenance investment. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, the South Shore commuter rail, and Indiana Dunes National Park, this property is an outstanding addition to any investment portfolio.

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 842348 MLS ⋅ Tariq Suboh

Turnkey investment opportunity in the desirable community of Porter! This well-maintained duplex, built in 2018, features two spacious single-level units, each offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and approximately 1,356 square feet of living space. Both units are tenant occupied, providing immediate cash flow with excellent upside as current rents remain below market value. Tenants pay all utilities, including heat, A/C, water, sewer, and trash, while owner responsibilities are limited to lawn care and snow removal, creating a low-maintenance investment. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, the South Shore commuter rail, and Indiana Dunes National Park, this property is an outstanding addition to any investment portfolio.

1254-1256 Lawson Lane, Porter

Listing courtesy of Tariq Suboh from Ellsbury Group.

$725,000

Welcome to your dream retreat! This all-brick, one-owner home sits on 6 spacious acres and offers the perfect blend of durability, efficiency, and country charm. Built with nearly 1-foot-thick steel frame walls, this is an incredibly solid, well-built home designed for strength, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind. The home also features shingles with an approximately 60-year roof life, a geothermal heating and cooling system for energy efficiency, and a natural gas generator so you're always prepared. Outside, you'll find two large Quonsets with ample storage space, plus a second driveway ideal for work vehicles, tractors, or any project you have in mind. The property also includes a fenced area ready for horses--or whatever you'd like. Inside, large, open rooms flow naturally, including a beautiful 4-seasons room perfect for cozy mornings or entertaining friends. Relax on the back patio and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The main level and basement both feature heated flooring, keeping you comfortable all winter long. You'll also appreciate the oversized garage with a work and storage room in the back, perfect for projects, hobbies, or extra storage. This home is conveniently located near I-80/I-94 for commuting and the South Shore Line, offering easy access to Chicago. All this just minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan, where you can enjoy beaches, trails, and scenic views. A wonderful place to enjoy country living with space, flexibility, efficiency, and a truly solid, well-built home.

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 836158 MLS ⋅ 2,617 SqFt. ⋅ Sarah Eenigenburg

Welcome to your dream retreat! This all-brick, one-owner home sits on 6 spacious acres and offers the perfect blend of durability, efficiency, and country charm. Built with nearly 1-foot-thick steel frame walls, this is an incredibly solid, well-built home designed for strength, efficiency, and long-term peace of mind. The home also features shingles with an approximately 60-year roof life, a geothermal heating and cooling system for energy efficiency, and a natural gas generator so you're always prepared. Outside, you'll find two large Quonsets with ample storage space, plus a second driveway ideal for work vehicles, tractors, or any project you have in mind. The property also includes a fenced area ready for horses--or whatever you'd like. Inside, large, open rooms flow naturally, including a beautiful 4-seasons room perfect for cozy mornings or entertaining friends. Relax on the back patio and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The main level and basement both feature heated flooring, keeping you comfortable all winter long. You'll also appreciate the oversized garage with a work and storage room in the back, perfect for projects, hobbies, or extra storage. This home is conveniently located near I-80/I-94 for commuting and the South Shore Line, offering easy access to Chicago. All this just minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan, where you can enjoy beaches, trails, and scenic views. A wonderful place to enjoy country living with space, flexibility, efficiency, and a truly solid, well-built home.

1251 N Mineral Springs Road, Porter

Listing courtesy of Sarah Eenigenburg from Better Homes and Gardens Real.

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