1717 Crocker Street, Chesterton, IN 46304

$249,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active
Current Price: $249,000 List Date: 1/17/2026 Last Modified: 3/13/2026

Overview

Description

Move-in ready with built-in upside, this fully remodeled 1½-story home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The basement bedroom and bathroom will be completed before closing. Recent improvements include new roof shingles, windows, doors, trim, abundant kitchen cabinets and countertops, whirlpool tub, waterproof vinyl plank flooring throughout, and central air conditioning. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious new wraparound deck overlooking a large backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The home is adjacent to the Duneland Prairie Bike Trail, offering immediate access to miles of scenic recreation. The basement is fully framed and electrically roughed in for a private primary suite, including a large 17x20 bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath with double vanity, and laundry area. A new egress window is already in place, making this level bright, functional, and ready to finish with minimal additional investment. Ideally located in the award-winning Chesterton school di ...

Listing Details MLS# 832918

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
8
Accessibility Features YN
No
Above Grade Finished Area
1600
Below Grade Finished Area
800
Living Area
2400
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1927
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.14
Lot Size Square Feet
6098
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range Basement: Partially Finished; Sump Pump Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Country Kitchen Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped Parking Features: Gravel; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Surface Type: Paved Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available View: Neighborhood Water Source: Well Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price
249000
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
1717
Street Name
Crocker
Street Suffix
Street
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46304
Subdivision Name
Lahayn

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Move-in ready with built-in upside, this fully remodeled 1½-story home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The basement bedroom and bathroom will be completed before closing. Recent improvements include new roof shingles, windows, doors, trim, abundant kitchen cabinets and countertops, whirlpool tub, waterproof vinyl plank flooring throughout, and central air conditioning. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious new wraparound deck overlooking a large backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The home is adjacent to the Duneland Prairie Bike Trail, offering immediate access to miles of scenic recreation. The basement is fully framed and electrically roughed in for a private primary suite, including a large 17x20 bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath with double vanity, and laundry area. A new egress window is already in place, making this level bright, functional, and ready to finish with minimal additional investment. Ideally located in the award-winning Chesterton school district, near Hwy 149 and County Rd 1100, this home provides quick access to shopping, restaurants, Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan, the South Shore Train, downtown Chesterton, and the popular European Market, with an easy 45-minute commute to Chicago. A rare opportunity for turnkey comfort with strong future value.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-01-17T19:22:36Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-01-17

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement Full
Yes
Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
800
Main Level Finished SqFt
800
Basement Level Finished SqFt
800
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Please use ShowingTime.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Basement
Bedroom 4 Level
Basement
Den Level
Main
Family Room Level
Upper
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper
Utility Room Level
Main
Bathroom
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Den
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Postal Code +4
9422
School District
Duneland School Corporation
Tax Annual Amount
2324
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
LAHAYN (CROCKER) LOT 17 BLK 1
Parcel Number
640609155003000007
Zoning Description
Residential
Township
Liberty
Directions
Highway 149 to 1050 N, turn east to Crocker Street, turn north to the home on the east side of the street
Census Tract
501.05

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes

Basement

Partially Finished
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Country Kitchen
Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Parking Features

Gravel
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 12.00 25.00
Kitchen Main 12.00 14.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 17.00 14.00
Den Main 7.00 9.00
Family Room Upper 11.00 22.00
Utility Room Main 13.00 8.00
Bedroom 2 Main 9.00 8.00
Bedroom 3 Basement 17.00 20.00 Will be completed by closing with basement bathroom.
Listing Office: McColly Real Estate
Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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