2828 Lakewood Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304 (MLS# 832970)

2828 Lakewood Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304

$925,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,058 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,958 Status: Pending

Current Price: $925,000 List Date: 1/18/2026 Last Modified: 3/07/2026

Overview

Description

Experience elevated dune living in this captivating contemporary home perched atop one of the tallest dunes in picturesque Porter Beach. Surrounded by treetops and cooled by constant lake breezes, this private retreat offers a serene, coastal escape just moments from the shores of Lake Michigan. Designed for both relaxed living and refined entertaining, the home showcases a gourmet chef's kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining area and a dramatic great room filled with natural light. A wrap-around deck and spacious screened porch create exceptional indoor-outdoor living—perfect for alfresco dining, sunset gatherings, or quiet mornings in the dunes. Each bedroom enjoys its own private outdoor space, enhancing the home's connection to nature. The primary suite opens directly to the screened porch, upper-level bedrooms share an expansive balcony with seasonal lake views, and the walk-out bunk room connects to a tranquil garden setting—ideal for guests or flexible living. The ne ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 832970

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 4
Rooms Total: 11
Above Grade Finished Area: 2655
Below Grade Finished Area: 1403
Living Area: 4058
Year Built: 1988
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.55
Lot Size Square Feet: 23958
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 300
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Owner
Association Phone: Owner
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Other Association Amenities: None Association Fee Includes: None Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Balcony Fireplace Features: Great Room; Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Stone Counters; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Other Laundry Features: Main Level Levels: 3-Sty or more Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: Combo Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Paved; Wooded Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Screened Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available View: Lake; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Well Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 925000
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
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2828
Street Name: Lakewood
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46304
Subdivision Name: Lake Shore Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Experience elevated dune living in this captivating contemporary home perched atop one of the tallest dunes in picturesque Porter Beach. Surrounded by treetops and cooled by constant lake breezes, this private retreat offers a serene, coastal escape just moments from the shores of Lake Michigan. Designed for both relaxed living and refined entertaining, the home showcases a gourmet chef's kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining area and a dramatic great room filled with natural light. A wrap-around deck and spacious screened porch create exceptional indoor-outdoor living—perfect for alfresco dining, sunset gatherings, or quiet mornings in the dunes. Each bedroom enjoys its own private outdoor space, enhancing the home's connection to nature. The primary suite opens directly to the screened porch, upper-level bedrooms share an expansive balcony with seasonal lake views, and the walk-out bunk room connects to a tranquil garden setting—ideal for guests or flexible living. The newly renovated kitchen anchors the home with modern finishes and thoughtful design, while the screened porch provides an elegant extension of the living space for dining and entertaining throughout the seasons. Just a short walk to the Lake Michigan beach, this property also includes Porter residents-only beach parking, a rare and valuable amenity. This is more than a home, it's a Porter Beach lifestyle, where contemporary design meets the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special retreat.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-06T23:32:03Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-06
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-03-06

More Information

Bathroom Totals

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

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead,Mort,Supp

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 662
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1993
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 1403

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please use showing time

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Bonus Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Lower
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room Level: Lower
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Postal Code +4: 3400
Elementary School: Newton Yost Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Chesterton Middle School
High School: Chesterton Senior High School
Tax Annual Amount: 15714
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 709900
Tax Legal Description: LAKE SHORE ADD TO THE NEW STOCK YARDS LOTS 36-42 BLK 31 & 1/2 VAC ST W & VAC ALY E OF LOTS 37-42
Parcel Number: 640314432003000026
Township: Westchester
Directions: From Hwy 49, go west on Waverly Road toward Lake Michigan. Turn right (north) onto Lakewood Trail and follow to 2828 Lakewood Trail. Home is located near the end of the road in the Porter Beach area.
Cross Street: Bote
Census Tract: 503.02

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Association Amenities

None: Yes

Association Fee Includes

None: Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes

Levels

3-Sty or more: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

Combo: Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Paved: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Screened: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Natural Gas Available: Yes

View

Lake: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	21.00	19.80
Kitchen	Main	16.00	8.00
Bonus Room	Main	10.30	9.70
Primary Bedroom	Main	19.20	17.50
Bedroom 2	Upper	14.70	12.50
Bedroom 3	Upper	14.70	12.50
Bedroom 4	Lower	24.50	16.30
Other	Main	25.20	15.50	Screen Porch
Other	Lower	20.00	19.00
Laundry	Lower	13.50	9.00
Dining Room	Main	13.80	8.00	13.80 x 8.00

Listing Office: North Star Properties, LLC

Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026

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