1240 Ryder Road, Chesterton, IN 46304

$1,289,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,084 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 32,234 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,289,900 List Date: 2/20/2026 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

Perfectly positioned along the fairway in the gated Sand Creek community, this impressive custom residence blends grand scale living with thoughtful design and exceptional versatility. From the moment you enter, a dramatic two-story foyer sets the tone, opening to inviting living spaces and a sweeping catwalk overlooking the heart of the home. The two-story great room is anchored by a striking stone fireplace and windows framing picturesque golf course views. Designed for gathering, the kitchen offers premium appliances, a center island, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry, all seamlessly connected to casual dining and living areas. Dual staircases provide both functionality and architectural interest throughout the home. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat complete with a spa-inspired bath, steam shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, and walk-in closets. A home office or study with French doors is also located on the main. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms each feature acc ...

Listing Details MLS# 834301

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
2
Bathrooms Three Quarter
2
Bathrooms Total
6
Rooms Total
16
Above Grade Finished Area
4345
Below Grade Finished Area
2739
Living Area
7084
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
2005
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres
0.74
Lot Size Square Feet
32234.4
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
2050
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Association Name
1st American Management
Association Phone
219-464-3536
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Association Amenities: Park Association Fee Includes: Trash Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Daylight; Full; Interior Entry; Sump Pump Construction Materials: Cement Siding; Stone Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters; Storage Fireplace Features: Blower Fan; Family Room; Gas; Great Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Other Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Tray Ceiling(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Private; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Other Structures: Storage Parking Features: Attached; Concrete; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Garage Faces Side; Heated Garage Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio Possession: Negotiable Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Golf Course; Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Gym; Kitchen; Laundry; Media Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
1289900
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions
No
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1240
Street Name
Ryder
Street Suffix
Road
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46304
Subdivision Name
Estates/Sand Crk Ph V-A

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Perfectly positioned along the fairway in the gated Sand Creek community, this impressive custom residence blends grand scale living with thoughtful design and exceptional versatility. From the moment you enter, a dramatic two-story foyer sets the tone, opening to inviting living spaces and a sweeping catwalk overlooking the heart of the home. The two-story great room is anchored by a striking stone fireplace and windows framing picturesque golf course views. Designed for gathering, the kitchen offers premium appliances, a center island, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry, all seamlessly connected to casual dining and living areas. Dual staircases provide both functionality and architectural interest throughout the home. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat complete with a spa-inspired bath, steam shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, and walk-in closets. A home office or study with French doors is also located on the main. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms each feature access to full baths, while a large bonus room offers endless possibilities as an additional bedroom, playroom, media lounge, creative studio, home office, fitness area, or hobby space — truly adaptable to fit your lifestyle. Outdoor living shines with a 900-sq ft deck overlooking the large backyard and sweeping fairway views, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. The finished daylight basement is designed with entertainment in mind, featuring a large recreation area, custom bar, theatre room, and hidden rooms cleverly tucked behind built-in shelving for a unique and memorable experience. The basement easily functions as a guest retreat or extended living quarters. Additional highlights include a heated 3-car garage, abundant storage throughout, and incredible flexibility to create anything you desire for your new home. Experience elevated living-where grand entertaining, everyday comfort, and breathtaking views create a truly unforgettable home.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-02-20T04:38:01Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-02-19

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement Full
Yes
Main 1/2
Yes
Main Full
Yes
Upper Full
3

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Hmstd

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Basement
Yes
Blower Fan
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
1966
Main Level Finished SqFt
2379
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
4345
Basement Level Finished SqFt
2739
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Utilize Showingtime or Call Stefanie Neal 574-806-4411 to schedule

Room Types

Basement Level
Basement
Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 4 Level
Upper
Bedroom 5 Level
Basement
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Basement
Great Room Level
Main
Gym Level
Upper
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Media Room Level
Basement
Office Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Basement
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 5
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Gym
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Media Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Duneland School Corporation
Elementary School
Brummit Elementary
Middle Or Junior School
Westchester Intermediate
High School
Chesterton High School
Tax Annual Amount
10975.76
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
ESTATES OF SAND CREEK PHASE V-A NRLY PT LOT 7 .82A
Parcel Number
640706476026000023
Additional Parcels YN
Yes
Additional Parcels Description
2nd parcel: ESTATES OF SAND CREEK PHASE V-A SRLY PT LOT 7 .10A
Zoning Description
Residential
Township
Westchester
Directions
Enter from Dickinson Rd onto Ryder Rd through Sand Creek Gates.
Census Tract
502.03

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Amenities

Park
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Trash
Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed
Yes
Daylight
Yes
Full
Yes
Interior Entry
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Construction Materials

Cement Siding
Yes
Stone
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes
Storage
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Crown Molding
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
His and Hers Closets
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Open Floorplan
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Tray Ceiling(s)
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Whirlpool Tub
Yes

Laundry Features

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

Levels

2-Sty
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Few Trees
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Private
Yes
Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes

Other Structures

Storage
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

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

View

Golf Course
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Dining Room Main 14.50 12.50 Butler Pantry
Kitchen Main 19.00 12.00 Thermador 6 Burner Stove, convection oven, microwave & warming drawer, pantry , Butler pantry, island, Hardwood Flooring
Primary Bedroom Main 21.00 19.00 Bath, Travertine, Stone Molding Steam shower, Jacuzzi tub, dual sinks, Private Water Closet, His & Her closets.
Bedroom 2 Upper 19.00 13.50 en suite bath & walk -in closet
Bedroom 3 Upper 19.00 13.00 en suite bath & walk -in closet
Bedroom 4 Upper 16.00 13.50 en suite bath & walk -in closet
Bedroom 5 Basement 16.00 14.00 egress window and wood flooring
Basement Basement 31.00 12.50 Rec room
Breakfast Room Main 16.00 13.00 Dinette, Eat-In Kitchen Area, Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Basement 26.00 19.00 Bar & Family Room with FP
Foyer Main 17.00 13.00 Guest Closet, Large Powder Room Hardwood
Great Room Main 20.00 18.00 Huge windows with beautiful golf course views. Stone fireplace. Hardwood
Laundry Main 13.00 8.00 Cabinets, sink, folding area
Gym Upper 19.00 18.50 Over garage- gym
Office Main 13.00 11.50 Glass French Doors, Hardwood, closet
Media Room Basement 18.00 16.00
Listing Office: BHHS Indiana Realty
Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026
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