118 S 13th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304

$204,990
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,804 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,638 Status: Active
Current Price: $204,990 List Date: 6/29/2026 Last Modified: 7/05/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this charming 1 1/2 story, 3 bedroom home ideally located in the heart of downtown Chesterton! Situated on a spacious .36 acre lot, this property offers an excellent location. The inviting great room features a vaulted ceiling, cozy, corner gas fireplace and sliding doors that lead out to the 24 x 8 deck overlooking the landscaped yard, which is filled with colorful perennial gardens that were planted with love and provide beautiful blooms throughout the seasons. Main floor also features a living/dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and an updated bath with ceramic walk-in shower. The upper level features the 3rd bedroom. There is an attached garage, an additional detached garage, shed and extra parking, providing ample room for vehicles, hobbies or extra storage. Enjoy everything Chesterton has to offer just minutes from your doorstep, including restaurants, a winery and brewery, the seasonal European Market and a Farmer's Market, boutique and antique shopping, Lake Michigan ...

Listing Details MLS# 841451

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
6
Above Grade Finished Area
1804
Below Grade Unfinished Area
800
Living Area
1804
Living Area Source
Other
Year Built
1950
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
0.359
Lot Size Square Feet
15638
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dryer; Freezer; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Cooling: Other Electric: 100 Amp Service Fireplace Features: Gas Log Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood Heating: Hot Water Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Lower Level Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Landscaped Other Structures: Garage(s); Shed(s) Parking Features: Additional Parking; Alley Access; Attached; Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Features: Deck Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Fixer Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Great Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
204990
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Agency
Seller to consider offering concessions
No
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
118
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
13th
Street Suffix
Street
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46304
Subdivision Name
Chicago Porter Home

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome to this charming 1 1/2 story, 3 bedroom home ideally located in the heart of downtown Chesterton! Situated on a spacious .36 acre lot, this property offers an excellent location. The inviting great room features a vaulted ceiling, cozy, corner gas fireplace and sliding doors that lead out to the 24 x 8 deck overlooking the landscaped yard, which is filled with colorful perennial gardens that were planted with love and provide beautiful blooms throughout the seasons. Main floor also features a living/dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and an updated bath with ceramic walk-in shower. The upper level features the 3rd bedroom. There is an attached garage, an additional detached garage, shed and extra parking, providing ample room for vehicles, hobbies or extra storage. Enjoy everything Chesterton has to offer just minutes from your doorstep, including restaurants, a winery and brewery, the seasonal European Market and a Farmer's Market, boutique and antique shopping, Lake Michigan beaches and recreational areas and year round community events. Bring your decorating ideas, this home has great bones and is ready for your personal updates and finishing touches. Don't miss this opportunity to own a home in one of Northwest Indiana's most desirable communities!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-06-29T22:18:43Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-29

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Gas Log
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
504
Main Level Finished SqFt
1300
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
1804
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Use Showing Assist

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Great Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Duneland School Corporation
High School
Chesterton High School
Tax Annual Amount
2273
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
216300
Tax Legal Description
CHICAGO PORTER HOME INVESTMENT CO 3RD ADD LOTS 8-12 BLK 8
Parcel Number
640335431009000023
Township
Westchester
Directions
From Broadway go south on 13th St
Cross Street
Broadway
Census Tract
502.02

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes

Cooling

Other
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level
Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped
Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s)
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking
Yes
Alley Access
Yes
Attached
Yes
Detached
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Condition

Fixer
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Great Room Main 24.60 19.60 Gas FRPL
Living Room Main 19.00 15.00
Kitchen Main 11.00 9.00
Primary Bedroom Main 12.00 9.00
Bedroom 2 Main 11.00 10.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 36.00 14.00
Listing Office: McColly Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 05 - 2026
This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Copyright 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. All rights reserved. Information Not Guaranteed and Must Be Confirmed by End User. Site contains live data.