12 Sunset Trail, Portage, IN 46368 (MLS# 839907)

12 Sunset Trail, Portage, IN 46368

$224,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,664 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,450 Status: Active

Current Price: $224,900 List Date: 6/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/01/2026

Overview

Description

New to Market! Bring Your Vision to Life at 12 Sunset Trail ! 12 Sunset Trail is a hidden gem nestled in the highly sought-after, exclusive beach community of Ogden Dunes. Perched high on a dune-top elevation, this 1955 mid-century two-story home is ready for its next great chapter. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,664 square feet of interior space, the home sits on a generous 50' x 189' lot that offers exceptional privacy in the rear yard. Imagine creating your own secluded oasis surrounded by nature, all while being just moments away from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and everything Ogden Dunes has to offer. Being sold "AS-IS," this fixer-upper is a rare canvas offered at a fair price based on current market conditions and low inventory. Bring your design ideas, roll up your sleeves, and reap the rewards of restoring this property back to life. Whether you are looking to build sweat equity or design your dream coastal retreat, the potential is outstandi ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 839907

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 7
Above Grade Finished Area: 1664
Living Area: 1664
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1955
Garage YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.2169
Lot Size Square Feet: 9450
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Electric Range; Refrigerator Construction Materials: Brick; Other Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters; Storage Fireplace Features: Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Concrete; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Country Kitchen Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; Few Trees; Private; Rectangular Lot; Wooded Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Fixer Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Storm Window(s) Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 224900
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Karel Kearl Living Trust
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 12
Street Name: Sunset
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46368
Subdivision Name: Ogden Dunes Add 01

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: New to Market! Bring Your Vision to Life at 12 Sunset Trail ! 12 Sunset Trail is a hidden gem nestled in the highly sought-after, exclusive beach community of Ogden Dunes. Perched high on a dune-top elevation, this 1955 mid-century two-story home is ready for its next great chapter. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,664 square feet of interior space, the home sits on a generous 50' x 189' lot that offers exceptional privacy in the rear yard. Imagine creating your own secluded oasis surrounded by nature, all while being just moments away from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and everything Ogden Dunes has to offer. Being sold "AS-IS," this fixer-upper is a rare canvas offered at a fair price based on current market conditions and low inventory. Bring your design ideas, roll up your sleeves, and reap the rewards of restoring this property back to life. Whether you are looking to build sweat equity or design your dream coastal retreat, the potential is outstanding! Ogden Dunes, an exclusive, nature-forward enclave where pristine Lake Michigan beaches meet the tranquility of the Indiana Dunes National Park. This coveted community offers a rare, peaceful seclusion with a single neighborhood entrance, no commercial traffic, and architectural diversity that ensures strong property values. Yet, you never sacrifice convenience: with its own South Shore Line train station, downtown Chicago is an effortless, stress-free commute away. Make it yours today!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-01T20:52:33Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-01

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 864
Main Level Finished SqFt: 800
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please schedule all showings thru Showing time App

Room Types

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

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Portage Township
Tax Annual Amount: 4520
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 226000
Tax Legal Description: OGDEN DUNES 1ST LOT 6 BLK H DR407 P364
Parcel Number: 640226452003000017
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Portage
Directions: From Rt 12/ 20 Dunes Highway. Proceed to stop light at the entrance of Ogden Dunes. Cross the train track and proceed North on Hillcrest to Sunset drive. Turn left on Sunset ( West) and proceed to 12 Sunset. Home on Right. Parking on street side.
Cross Street: HillCrest
Census Tract: 504.05

Appliances

Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Storage: Yes

Flooring

Concrete: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Country Kitchen: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Few Trees: Yes
Private: Yes
Rectangular Lot: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Condition

Fixer: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Living Room	Main	21.00	14.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	12.50	9.60
Laundry	Main	11.40	9.80
Great Room	Upper	15.50	14.80
Kitchen	Upper	13.50	7.50
Bedroom 2	Upper	12.40	10.80
Bedroom 3	Upper	12.00	8.90

Listing Office: McColly Real Estate

Last Updated: June - 01 - 2026

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