20 Crest Drive, Dune Acres, IN 46304 (MLS# 835734)

20 Crest Drive, Dune Acres, IN 46304

$950,000

A beautiful morning at 20 Crest Drive in Dune Acres

This stately three-bedroom colonial is set on a quiet spur of Crest Drive.

The living room runs the full depth of the home — bright and unhurried, with a Colonial brick fireplace on one side, custom built-ins on the other, and views of the ravine flowing from the home at the far end.

Two walls of windows meet at the corner, framing the ravine from treetop to floor. Inside and out feel like the same thing.

Beautifully finished oak flooring grounds and connects the main floor.

Floor-to-ceiling built-ins define the opposite wall, lending the room an easy, library-like warmth. The open plan wraps naturally from entry to living room to kitchen.

The family room announces itself with a whitewashed brick fireplace — floor to raised hearth — and exposed beams that pull the ceiling down to a more human scale. The kitchen opens just beyond.

Seen from the hearth, the room settles into its proportions — wide-plank floors, natural light from the entry windows, and the screened porch waiting just beyond the far wall.

Vertical shiplap and dark timber beams give the room a quiet, cabin-like warmth. The lake painting on the wall is a reminder of what's a short walk away.

The staircase sets the tone for the second floor. Terrazzo risers, oak treads, and a live-edge handrail that moves the way water does — lit from below on the ascent.

At the top of the stairs, a copper pendant anchors the landing. The nook at the end, is the perfect spot for a curio or local artwork.

The primary suite quietly beckons — double doors, warm light, and a room that earns its proportions.

At nearly 15 by 19 feet, the bedroom opens seamlessly toward the bath through a slatted wood divider — privacy without enclosure, the tree canopy visible from both sides.

The primary bath is a full composition: encaustic star-pattern tile, a teak vanity, freestanding soaking tub, and a woven pendant overhead. Every material earns its place.

The natural materials in the bath harmonize perfectly with the breathtaking setting — and, when the weather warms, with the sound of Lake Michigan in the near distance.

The soaking tub sits at the window. The pines sit just beyond it. Neither is incidental.

The teak vanity and hammered copper vessel sink are set against a cracked-stone backsplash that looks pulled from the ravine just outside.

From the bath, the bedroom is visible through the lattice — warm light, hardwood floors, the same pines in the window. The suite works in both directions.

The walk-in shower continues the palette — sage wall tile, geometric floor tile, black hardware — detailed to the last inch.

The upper hall is generous enough to be its own space — wide, light-filled, and curated with the same quiet confidence as the rooms it connects.

The second floor bath with white vanity, good light and a memorable view.

The first-floor guest bath is a half-step from the family room and a full statement on its own. Graphic encaustic tile, black hardware, woven wall art — more personality per square foot than rooms three times its size.

The dining room sits just off the entry — open, easy, and sized for a table that seats six without apology. Two windows frame the front of the property; a geometric chandelier does the rest.

2nd bedroom/office view toward primary suite.

The kitchen window frames the tree canopy well enough that you'll forgive the dishes. Granite counters, stainless appliances, and more storage than the cabinets let on.

Open to the family room and anchored by the same whitewashed brick, the kitchen functions as the center of the first floor — a natural gathering point between the dining room on one side and the screened porch on the other.

The screened porch is just through the slider — close enough that the kitchen and the outdoors operate as a single system in the warmer months.

The current owners call it The Magic House. Spend an evening out here — screens open to the ravine, fire table lit, string lights overhead — and the name stops being precious.

Seen from outside, the screened porch reads as what it is — a room that belongs to the trees as much as the house.

The brick patio follows the natural grade to the ravine's edge. Past that, the land is the National Park's. The neighbors, such as they are, are permanent.

The house in context. Lake Michigan is closer than it looks — Ridge Beach is the nearest access point, though residents navigate by preference as much as proximity.

Just a five-minute stroll from 20 Crest: wide sand, cool water, and a horizon that goes on longer than seems possible this close to Chicago. Resident-only parking ensures you'll have the beach to yourself on most days.

Driving north from highway 12, Mineral Springs Road crosses the Cowles Bog Wetland Complex — one of the most ecologically significant landscapes in North America — leaving the bustle and worries of the outside world behind.

One road in. One road out. Dune Acres security office is staffed around the clock — affording a rare level of assurance for town residents.

The historic clubhouse crowns the town's highest dune. It is the geographic, civic, and social center of Dune Acres, offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, and a quiet place to watch the sun set or gaze at the nighttime sky.

Tennis and pickleball courts, pickleball courts, a basketball hoop, and a children's playground — all tucked into the oaks, just a five-minute stroll from 20 Crest.

The home fully embraces its wooded setting: nearly three-quarters of an acre, sloping into a natural ravine, bordered by a large parcel of undisturbed town parkland.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,512 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,056 Status: Pending

Current Price: $950,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/22/2026

Overview

Description

A Rare Opportunity in the Shoreline's Most Coveted Community: Dune Acres is the most sought-after residential destination along the Indiana Dunes shoreline. Homes in the community change hands infrequently, and it's rare when one is listed publicly. This stately colonial is coming soon. Set on a quiet spur of Crest Drive, shared with just five other homes, it's a short stroll to the secluded beach, and a long way from the world outside Dune Acres. The home fully embraces its wooded setting: three-quarters of an acre, sloping into a natural ravine, bordered by undisturbed town parkland. Foxes and wild turkeys are commonly sighted. Seasonal visitors include flocks of Sandhill cranes, migrating warblers, and the occasional owl. The home is skillfully sited to engage its ravined landscape — and has been selectively enhanced by the current owners to deepen that connection while leaving ample room for the next chapter. More than 2,500 finished square feet. New windows bring a retreat-like ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 835734

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 8
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 2512
Living Area: 2512
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1966
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Size Square Feet: 30056.4
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Basement: Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Cooling: Central Air Fireplace Features: Family Room; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Granite Counters; Open Floorplan; Soaking Tub Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Private; Wooded Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None View: Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 950000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 20
Street Name: Crest
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46304
Subdivision Name: Dune Acres First Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: A Rare Opportunity in the Shoreline's Most Coveted Community: Dune Acres is the most sought-after residential destination along the Indiana Dunes shoreline. Homes in the community change hands infrequently, and it's rare when one is listed publicly. This stately colonial is coming soon. Set on a quiet spur of Crest Drive, shared with just five other homes, it's a short stroll to the secluded beach, and a long way from the world outside Dune Acres. The home fully embraces its wooded setting: three-quarters of an acre, sloping into a natural ravine, bordered by undisturbed town parkland. Foxes and wild turkeys are commonly sighted. Seasonal visitors include flocks of Sandhill cranes, migrating warblers, and the occasional owl. The home is skillfully sited to engage its ravined landscape — and has been selectively enhanced by the current owners to deepen that connection while leaving ample room for the next chapter. More than 2,500 finished square feet. New windows bring a retreat-like quality to the principal rooms. Finely finished oak floors ground the primary level, and carry you naturally to the second. Three bedrooms. Two fireplaces. An updated kitchen. Multiple living areas, including a screened porch that draws the surrounding woodland into the home. The expansive primary suite is a destination. Its spa-like bath — with soaking tub, glass-walled shower, and gracious windows that open the room fully to the wooded ravine. Dune Acres is secured with 24/7 guarded entry and security cameras. Bounded by Indiana Dunes National Park, the town is among the most ecologically significant addresses in North America — home to Cowles Bog, miles of hiking trails, more than 200 acres of town-owned parkland, and perhaps the finest stretch of sand along the shoreline. The town offers tennis and pickleball courts, a children's playground, numerous beach access points, and the historic clubhouse and grounds, offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-22T10:43:12Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-22
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-04-21

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Upper 3/4: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes

Fireplace Features

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

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1140
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1372
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Schedule showings via ShowingTime. Listing Agent will provide access.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Duneland School Corporation
Elementary School: Yost Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Westchester Intermediate
High School: Chesterton High School
Tax Annual Amount: 5731
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 547200
Tax Legal Description: DUNE ACRES FIRST SUB LOT 153 & 1/2 LOT 154
Parcel Number: 640314353006000025
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Westchester
Directions: Route 12 to Mineral Springs Road. North to Dune Acres. Right on East Road. Left at Crest Drive. Right at the spur. Home on left.
Census Tract: 503.02

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Granite Counters: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Private: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	21.50	14.00
Dining Room	Main	14.50	12.50
Kitchen	Main	14.50	12.00
Bonus Room	Main	18.00	14.00	Family Room
Bonus Room	Main	14.00	12.00	Screen Porch
Primary Bedroom	Upper	19.00	17.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	17.00	12.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	14.00	12.00

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: April - 22 - 2026

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