1248 Dogwood Drive, Chesterton, IN 46304 (MLS# 838462)

1248 Dogwood Drive, Chesterton, IN 46304

$350,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,419 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,117 Status: Active

Current Price: $350,000 List Date: 5/07/2026 Last Modified: 5/18/2026

Overview

Description

Perfectly Located Just Minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lakeshore. This Classic Ranch is Nestled Among Mature Trees in a Quant Neighborhood, Offering a Rare Blend of Quality Craftsmanship and Commuter Convenience. The Open -Concept Design Features Vaulted Ceilings, Stunning Cedar Accents, and an Original 1963 Floor to Ceiling Brick Fireplace Extending to the Unfinished Basement, Serving as a Striking Mid- Century Focal Point. The Custom Kitchen Showcases Quartz Countertops and Handcrafted Cabinetry Made from a Single Tree, Offering Exceptional Character and Craftmanship. The Spacious Layout Includes 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, including a Private Primary Suite with Attached Bath and Your Very Own Sliding Door Leading to a secluded Patio. The Unfinished Basement Provides Endless Possibilities for Additional Living Space, Storage, or Recreation. Located in the Award -Winning Duneland School District with Convenient Access to the South Shore Train Station, Toll Road and Expre ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 838462

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 8
Above Grade Finished Area: 1419
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1576
Living Area: 1419
Living Area Source: Other
Year Built: 1963
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Lot Size Square Feet: 16117
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Basement: Full; Unfinished; Other Construction Materials: Cedar Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Lighting; Private Yard; Other Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Tray Ceiling(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Main Level Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: Combo Lot Features: Back Yard; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Paved Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Gravel; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Well Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 350000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1248
Street Name: Dogwood
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46304
Subdivision Name: East Wake Robin Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Perfectly Located Just Minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lakeshore. This Classic Ranch is Nestled Among Mature Trees in a Quant Neighborhood, Offering a Rare Blend of Quality Craftsmanship and Commuter Convenience. The Open -Concept Design Features Vaulted Ceilings, Stunning Cedar Accents, and an Original 1963 Floor to Ceiling Brick Fireplace Extending to the Unfinished Basement, Serving as a Striking Mid- Century Focal Point. The Custom Kitchen Showcases Quartz Countertops and Handcrafted Cabinetry Made from a Single Tree, Offering Exceptional Character and Craftmanship. The Spacious Layout Includes 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, including a Private Primary Suite with Attached Bath and Your Very Own Sliding Door Leading to a secluded Patio. The Unfinished Basement Provides Endless Possibilities for Additional Living Space, Storage, or Recreation. Located in the Award -Winning Duneland School District with Convenient Access to the South Shore Train Station, Toll Road and Expressways- Perfect for Chicago Commuters.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07T20:25:09Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4: Yes
Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Fireplace Features

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

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 1419
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please wear booties-Thanks for showing !!

Room Types

Basement Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Basement: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: 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: 1812
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: EAST WAKE ROBIN LOT 123 IBCD
Parcel Number: 640432327009000021
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Westchester
Directions: N 49 to Indiana Boundary- Turn Right. Turn Right on Wake Robin Rd. Turn Left on Dogwood. Home is on Left
Census Tract: 502.03

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Other: Yes

Construction Materials

Cedar: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Exterior Features

Fire Pit: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Other: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

Combo: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Few Trees: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Paved: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	38.00	17.00	Fireplace, Open Concept, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood floor
Kitchen	Main	18.00	9.00	Custom Cabinetry, Quartz Countertops
Primary Bedroom	Main	12.00	15.00	Private patio with Slider, Master bathroom
Bedroom 2	Main	12.00	10.00
Bedroom 3	Main	12.00	15.00
Laundry	Main	5.00	4.00
Foyer	Main	8.00	9.00
Basement	Basement	42.00	38.00	unfinished with brick fireplace,

Listing Office: Listing Leaders

Last Updated: May - 18 - 2026

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