220 S 7th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304

New Listing
$249,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 2,150 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,250 Status: Active
Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 6/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the Charm of Small-Town Living with all the Conveniences of a Vibrant Community right Outside your Door. Ideally located just steps from the local YMCA and only minutes from Splash Pads, Pickleball Courts, Parks, Shopping & Dining, this Inviting Home offers the Perfect Blend of Comfort, Recreation & Connection. Well-Maintained 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Home features a fully finished basement that expands your living space with two additional bonus rooms, common area, and a finished laundry & utility room—ideal for a home office, guest space, hobby room, or recreation area. Situated on a desirable corner lot, the property boasts a large front yard complete with charming swings, creating a welcoming outdoor retreat for relaxing and entertaining. A spacious 2½-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, storage, and workshop space. Recent updates offer peace of mind and added value, including the roof, windows, doors, siding, fencing, garage door, and most appliances. W ...

Listing Details MLS# 840081

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Rooms Total
9
Accessibility Features YN
No
Above Grade Finished Area
1125
Below Grade Finished Area
1025
Living Area
2150
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1943
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2.5
Lot Size Acres
0.1435
Lot Size Square Feet
6250
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; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Finished; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Other Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Laminate Counters; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Rectangular Lot Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side; Off Street; On Street; Oversized Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood; Park/Greenbelt Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price
249900
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions
Yes
Owner Name
Garriott Michael A
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
220
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
7th
Street Suffix
Street
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46304
Subdivision Name
Chgo Porter Home Inv Co 3rd Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Experience the Charm of Small-Town Living with all the Conveniences of a Vibrant Community right Outside your Door. Ideally located just steps from the local YMCA and only minutes from Splash Pads, Pickleball Courts, Parks, Shopping & Dining, this Inviting Home offers the Perfect Blend of Comfort, Recreation & Connection. Well-Maintained 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Home features a fully finished basement that expands your living space with two additional bonus rooms, common area, and a finished laundry & utility room—ideal for a home office, guest space, hobby room, or recreation area. Situated on a desirable corner lot, the property boasts a large front yard complete with charming swings, creating a welcoming outdoor retreat for relaxing and entertaining. A spacious 2½-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, storage, and workshop space. Recent updates offer peace of mind and added value, including the roof, windows, doors, siding, fencing, garage door, and most appliances. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or simply looking for a home in one of Northwest Indiana's most sought-after communities, this property is ready to Welcome you Home!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-06-04T13:10:00Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-04

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Homestead - buyers agent to verify

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1125
Basement Level Finished SqFt
1025
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Vacant - go & show using showing time

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bonus Room Level
Basement
Den Level
Basement
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Basement
Laundry Level
Basement
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Utility Room Level
Basement
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
Duneland School Corporation
Elementary School
Bailly Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School
Westchester Intermediate
High School
Chesterton High School
Tax Annual Amount
1371
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
CHGO PORTER HOME INV CO 3RD ADD LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 15
Parcel Number
640336376007000023
Additional Parcels YN
No
Zoning Description
Residential
Township
Westchester
Directions
49 to Porter Ave - to 8th Street to Morgan turn right to Home on the Corner
Cross Street
Morgan
Census Tract
502.02

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Finished
Yes
Full
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Fenced
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Laminate Counters
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes
Few Trees
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Rectangular Lot
Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking
Yes
Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes
Off Street
Yes
On Street
Yes
Oversized
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

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

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Park/Greenbelt
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Primary Bedroom Main 12.10 11.30
Bedroom 2 Main 11.11 7.10
Dining Room Main 11.90 11.50
Living Room Main 14.80 12.00
Laundry Basement 8.60 10.60 irregularly shaped
Family Room Basement 28.00 13.40 Irregularly shaped - was used a bedroom (no egress window - but newer windows) with large closet
Bonus Room Basement 10.40 10.20 Common Space at the Bottom of the stairs -
Den Basement 11.50 10.90 Used as Bedroom but has no egress window - great space for lots crafts - office etc.
Utility Room Basement 10.90 10.00
Listing Office: Realty Executives Premier
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026
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