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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
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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.
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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