12 Ridge Drive, Dune Acres, IN 46304 (MLS# 838495)

12 Ridge Drive, Dune Acres, IN 46304

$2,795,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 8,792 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,511 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,795,000 List Date: 5/08/2026 Last Modified: 5/20/2026

Overview

Description

Perched high atop a natural sand dune along the coveted Indiana Dunes shoreline, this extraordinary lakeview estate is a rare architectural masterpiece designed for elevated coastal living. With panoramic, obstructed views of Lake Michigan stretching endlessly beyond walls of glass, this one-of-a-kind retreat offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication, serenity, and timeless design. Encompassing over 8,700 square feet of finished living space, the estate includes a spectacular main residence, an expansive seasonal bunkhouse accommodating 12+ guests, and a private guest cottage — creating a secluded compound ideal for luxurious entertaining and multigenerational living. Inside the main residence, soaring vaulted ceilings and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking dune and lake vistas from nearly every room. The grand living area is anchored by a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, while expansive sliding glass doors open seamlessly to wraparound decks, a scr ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 838495

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 20
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 5210
Below Grade Finished Area: 3582
Living Area: 8792
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2011
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.93
Lot Size Square Feet: 40511
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom; Accessible Full Bath Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Other Basement: Finished; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Cedar; Stone; Wood Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment; Zoned; Other Electric: Circuit Breakers; Other Exterior Features: Balcony; Lighting; Private Yard Fireplace Features: Gas; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Hardwood; Tile; Other Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment; Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned; Other Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Lower Level; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: 3-Sty or more Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other Lot Features: Back Yard; Landscaped; Near Public Transit; Private; Wooded Other Structures: Garage(s); Guest House; Outbuilding Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: Other Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Security System Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Lake; Park/Greenbelt; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Game Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Loft; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2795000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions: Yes
Owner Name: Mitchell Tobin
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 12
Street Name: Ridge
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46304
Subdivision Name: Dune Acres

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Perched high atop a natural sand dune along the coveted Indiana Dunes shoreline, this extraordinary lakeview estate is a rare architectural masterpiece designed for elevated coastal living. With panoramic, obstructed views of Lake Michigan stretching endlessly beyond walls of glass, this one-of-a-kind retreat offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication, serenity, and timeless design. Encompassing over 8,700 square feet of finished living space, the estate includes a spectacular main residence, an expansive seasonal bunkhouse accommodating 12+ guests, and a private guest cottage — creating a secluded compound ideal for luxurious entertaining and multigenerational living. Inside the main residence, soaring vaulted ceilings and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking dune and lake vistas from nearly every room. The grand living area is anchored by a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, while expansive sliding glass doors open seamlessly to wraparound decks, a screened porch, and an outdoor fireplace designed for unforgettable sunset evenings. Curated with exceptional craftsmanship and premium finishes throughout, the home features Poggenpohl cabinetry, top-tier Miele appliances, an elegant catering kitchen, spa-inspired baths, an onyx-clad primary bath retreat, steam shower, geothermal HVAC, elevator access, and a state-of-the-art fire suppression system — every detail thoughtfully designed to deliver comfort, luxury, and peace of mind. Beyond the residence, enjoy direct access to sandy beaches, tranquil dune landscapes, and some of the most breathtaking sunsets on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Nestled within one of the most prestigious and private communities in the Indiana Dunes, this remarkable property offers a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, exclusivity, and refined coastal elegance. A truly exceptional offering where luxury meets the shoreline.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-08T12:56:24Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-08

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Lower 3/4: Yes
Main 1/2: Yes
Main Full: Yes
Upper 3/4: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 3
Gas: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 2180
Main Level Finished SqFt: 3030
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 3582
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Call Listing agent 219-406-5364

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Game Room Level: Lower
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Lower
Living Room Level: Main
Loft Level: Upper
Office Level: Main
Other Room Level: Lower
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Game Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Office: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Duneland School Corporation
Elementary School: Newton Yost Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Chesterton Middle School
High School: Chesterton High School
Tax Annual Amount: 19945.52
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: 1652900
Tax Legal Description: DUNE ACRES FIRST SUB LOTS 171 & 172
Parcel Number: 640314327010000025
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Westchester
Directions: US Route 12 to Mineral Springs Road turn North to East Road. Turn right/east proceed to Ridge Road/ Circle Drive. Stay to the left. House is 3rd house on the right.

Accessibility Features

Accessible Bedroom: Yes
Accessible Full Bath: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Cedar: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
Zoned: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Other: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Private Yard: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes
Other: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

3-Sty or more: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Other: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes
Private: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes
Guest House: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

Other: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Lake: Yes
Park/Greenbelt: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Other	Lower	22.00	8.00	Kitchenette
Other	Lower	17.00	17.00	Recreation Room
Other	Lower	17.00	14.00	Billard Room
Game Room	Lower	8.00	12.00
Laundry	Lower	8.00	17.00
Other	Lower	33.00	25.00	Storage, Fire Suppression Equipment, & Elevator Equipment
Dining Room	Main	13.00	17.00
Kitchen	Main	17.00	17.00
Other	Main	7.00	17.00	Catering Kitchen
Other	Main	8.00	18.00	Breakfast Nook
Family Room	Main	17.00	15.00
Living Room	Main	31.00	21.00
Office	Main	17.00	16.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	17.00	16.00	Main Bedroom
Other	Main	14.00	12.00	Primary/ Main Bath
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.00	20.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	11.00	17.00
Bedroom 4	Upper	17.00	33.00	3 Season Bunk room
Loft	Upper	38.00	18.00
Other	Lower	23.00	24.00	Guest House

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026

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