214 Woodlawn Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 (MLS# 834230)

214 Woodlawn Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304

$290,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,046 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 72,135 Status: Active

Current Price: $290,000 List Date: 2/19/2026 Last Modified: 5/27/2026

Overview

Description

Escape to your own private paradise at 214 Woodlawn Ave in Chesterton, IN, where this enchanting 1905 craftsman-inspired home sits on a breathtaking 1.66-acre wooded lot, enveloped in mature pines and lush greenery for ultimate seclusion and natural beauty. Just a leisurely stroll from downtown Chesterton's eclectic shops, cozy cafes, and community events, and mere minutes from the stunning trails and beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park, this 1,977-square-foot haven offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and effortless access to Chicago commutes—blending small-town charm with big-city convenience in the highly rated Duneland School District. From the moment you arrive, the home's warm light yellow siding and inviting deck beckon you into a world of timeless elegance. Step inside to a light-filled living room with dramatic cathedral ceilings, creating an open, airy retreat perfect for family gatherings. The adjacent kitchen inspires gourmet meals and connects seamlessly to the versatile d ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 834230

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 9
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 1683
Below Grade Finished Area: 363
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 924
Living Area: 2046
Living Area Source: Other
Year Built: 1905
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 1.656
Lot Size Square Feet: 72135
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Partially Finished Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Lighting; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Vinyl Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Laminate Counters Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: Combo Lot Features: Back Yard; Few Trees; Front Yard; Rectangular Lot Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Driveway Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: Above Ground; Heated Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Fixer Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Security Features: Fire Alarm; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Creek Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Loft; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 320000
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: 214
Street Name: Woodlawn
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46304
Subdivision Name: Pinneys Park Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Escape to your own private paradise at 214 Woodlawn Ave in Chesterton, IN, where this enchanting 1905 craftsman-inspired home sits on a breathtaking 1.66-acre wooded lot, enveloped in mature pines and lush greenery for ultimate seclusion and natural beauty. Just a leisurely stroll from downtown Chesterton's eclectic shops, cozy cafes, and community events, and mere minutes from the stunning trails and beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park, this 1,977-square-foot haven offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and effortless access to Chicago commutes—blending small-town charm with big-city convenience in the highly rated Duneland School District. From the moment you arrive, the home's warm light yellow siding and inviting deck beckon you into a world of timeless elegance. Step inside to a light-filled living room with dramatic cathedral ceilings, creating an open, airy retreat perfect for family gatherings. The adjacent kitchen inspires gourmet meals and connects seamlessly to the versatile den—ideal as a home office or guest space. Enjoy a full main-floor bathroom, convenient laundry/mud room, and direct access to the expansive covered patio, with the sprawling backyard perfect for barbecues or serene views. Upstairs, unwind in the luxurious primary bedroom suite with a spa-like en-suite bathroom and generous closet. The adaptable loft offers endless possibilities, complemented by a spacious second bedroom. The full unfinished basement awaits your vision as a media room or workshop, alongside a dedicated office. Modern comforts include central air, natural gas heating, municipal utilities. This isn't just a house—it's a legacy of tranquility and adventure. With historic soul and unbeatable location, it's ready to welcome you home.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-27T19:41:51Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-27T19:41:51Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-18

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 648
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1035
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 363
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: use showing time. Remove shoes or wear booties. Lights in basement have pull chains

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Loft Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Duneland School Corporation
Elementary School: Brummitt Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Chesterton Middle School
High School: Chesterton Senior High School
Tax Annual Amount: 2623
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 202000
Tax Legal Description: PINNEYS PARK LOTS 25 & 26
Parcel Number: 640336276002000023
Township: Westchester
Directions: Highway 49 turn West on Indian Boundary Cross over RR tracks to Woodlawn. Home is on the right
Census Tract: 502.03

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Partially Finished: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Lighting: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Laminate Counters: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: 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
Rectangular Lot: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Pool Features

Above Ground: Yes
Heated: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Condition

Fixer: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Fire Alarm: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Waterfront Features

Creek: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Primary Bedroom	Upper	21.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	16.00	13.00
Loft	Upper	8.00	13.00
Bedroom 3	Main	15.00	10.00	den on floor plan
Living Room	Main	32.00	15.00
Laundry	Main	12.00	10.00	mudroom/laundry
Kitchen	Main	18.00	12.00
Sunroom	Main	15.00	14.00
Bonus Room	Basement	33.00	11.00	office on floor plan

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty - LAF

Last Updated: May - 27 - 2026

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