229 E Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 (MLS# 842756)

229 E Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304

$900,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,360 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 45,041 Status: Active

Current Price: $900,000 List Date: 7/23/2026 Last Modified: 7/23/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a timeless masterpiece where history, craftsmanship, and tradition come together in one of Chesterton's most iconic neighborhoods. Proudly positioned at the heart of this cherished community on ONE ACRE this extraordinary three-story residence has been lovingly preserved while offering the space and amenities desired for modern living. Rich in architectural character, the home showcases stunning original details including exquisite tilework, handcrafted wood paneling, custom cabinetry, and elegant millwork that speak to a bygone era of unparalleled craftsmanship. Grand entertaining spaces include a stately formal dining room, a classic butler's pantry, and beautifully proportioned living areas designed for memorable gatherings. Offering 5 spacious bedrooms and 5 baths, the home seamlessly blends historic elegance with exceptional comfort. A rare indoor pool provides year-round enjoyment, while the enchanting English garden creates a private sanctuary of manicured beauty an ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 842756

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 3
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 15
Above Grade Finished Area: 5360
Below Grade Finished Area: 1000
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 783
Living Area: 6360
Year Built: 1914
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 1.034
Lot Size Square Feet: 45041
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Other Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Daylight; Finished; Full; Interior Entry; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Community Features: Curbs Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Fencing: Fenced Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Hardwood; Tile; Other Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: 3-Sty or more Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Front Yard; Landscaped; Paved; Private; Rectangular Lot; Wooded Other Structures: Garage(s); Shed(s) Parking Features: Detached; Driveway; Garage Faces Side; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Possession: Negotiable Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Exercise Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 900000
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: 229
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: Morgan
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46304
Subdivision Name: Morgan Park

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Step into a timeless masterpiece where history, craftsmanship, and tradition come together in one of Chesterton's most iconic neighborhoods. Proudly positioned at the heart of this cherished community on ONE ACRE this extraordinary three-story residence has been lovingly preserved while offering the space and amenities desired for modern living. Rich in architectural character, the home showcases stunning original details including exquisite tilework, handcrafted wood paneling, custom cabinetry, and elegant millwork that speak to a bygone era of unparalleled craftsmanship. Grand entertaining spaces include a stately formal dining room, a classic butler's pantry, and beautifully proportioned living areas designed for memorable gatherings. Offering 5 spacious bedrooms and 5 baths, the home seamlessly blends historic elegance with exceptional comfort. A rare indoor pool provides year-round enjoyment, while the enchanting English garden creates a private sanctuary of manicured beauty and quiet reflection. More than a home, this is a time honored property—a place where generations have celebrated holidays, hosted gatherings, and created lasting memories. Opportunities to own a residence of this significance are exceptionally rare. For those who appreciate history, timeless architecture, and the privilege of becoming the next steward of an extraordinary legacy, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime offering.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-23T14:42:18Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-23

More Information

Bathroom Totals

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

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1730
Main Level Finished SqFt: 3630
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 5360
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 1000
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Use Showing time

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Exercise Room Level: Basement
Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Duneland School Corporation
Tax Annual Amount: 6512
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: PAR IN N277.5 S1002.5 W OF WILSON ST SE 36-37-6.91AC99-018545 &S 1/2 VAC ST ON N
Parcel Number: 640336478009000023
Township: Westchester
Directions: Calumet to East on Morgan
Census Tract: 502.03

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Interior Entry: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Community Features

Curbs: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Crown Molding: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Levels

3-Sty or more: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private: Yes
Rectangular Lot: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
On Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

In Ground: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Primary Bedroom	Upper	13.50	17.00	EnSuite Powder Room
Bedroom 2	Upper	13.00	17.00	Access to 2nd level Enclosed Porch
Bedroom 3	Upper	11.50	13.50	Fireplace and Access to 2nd level Enclosed Porch
Bedroom 4	Upper	12.00	15.50
Bedroom 5	Upper	16.00	18.50	3rd Floor - Ensuite Powder Room
Breakfast Room	Main	12.00	12.00
Dining Room	Main	14.00	16.50	Built-in, coffered ceiling, stained glass
Exercise Room	Basement	8.00	13.00
Kitchen	Main	11.00	13.00
Living Room	Main	16.00	24.00	Fireplace accèss to main level porch
Family Room	Basement	20.00	34.50
Sunroom	Main	12.00	20.00
Pantry	Main	6.00	13.00	Built in Butler Pantry
Bonus Room	Upper	12.00	20.00	Upper Porch
Other	Main	51.00	34.00	Pool Room

Listing Office: Seramur Properties, LLC

Last Updated: July - 23 - 2026

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