397 E 1300 N, Chesterton, IN 46304

New Listing
$350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,941 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 88,427 Status: Active - First Right Contingency
Current Price: $350,000 List Date: 6/17/2026 Last Modified: 6/20/2026

Overview

Description

Trade traffic for trailheads and design a home that completely reflects your soul. Tucked away on an expansive 2.03-acre wooded lot in Chesterton, this solid tri-level property is a dream canvas for the visionary buyer ready to bring a high-contrast, moody aesthetic to life. With 2,531 square feet, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms, plus a bonus room, the spacious layout features great architectural bones that practically beg for rich textures, deep color palettes, and a custom modern remodel. Location Highlights Outdoor Adventure: The Heron Rookery Trail and Dale B. Engquist Nature Preserve are practically at your doorstep. Spend your weekends exploring the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center or Coffee Creek Preserve. Top-Tier Education: Located within the highly desirable Duneland School Corporation boundaries. Easy Commuting: Enjoy the perfect balance of a secluded, peaceful retreat that is still highly connected—the Beverly Shores train station or by car is just a shor ...

Listing Details MLS# 840809

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
12
Accessibility Features YN
No
Above Grade Finished Area
1291
Below Grade Finished Area
650
Living Area
1941
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1975
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2.5
Lot Size Acres
2.03
Lot Size Square Feet
88427
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding; Brick Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Laminate Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Laminate Counters Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: Tri-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Paved; Rectangular Lot Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: Agent Owned / Interest; None Utilities: Electricity Connected View: Rural; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Window Features: Wood Frames Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price
350000
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
Hoffman William C
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
397
Street Direction Prefix
E
Street Name
1300
Street Direction Suffix
N
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46304
Subdivision Name
N\A

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Trade traffic for trailheads and design a home that completely reflects your soul. Tucked away on an expansive 2.03-acre wooded lot in Chesterton, this solid tri-level property is a dream canvas for the visionary buyer ready to bring a high-contrast, moody aesthetic to life. With 2,531 square feet, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms, plus a bonus room, the spacious layout features great architectural bones that practically beg for rich textures, deep color palettes, and a custom modern remodel. Location Highlights Outdoor Adventure: The Heron Rookery Trail and Dale B. Engquist Nature Preserve are practically at your doorstep. Spend your weekends exploring the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center or Coffee Creek Preserve. Top-Tier Education: Located within the highly desirable Duneland School Corporation boundaries. Easy Commuting: Enjoy the perfect balance of a secluded, peaceful retreat that is still highly connected—the Beverly Shores train station or by car is just a short drive away for effortless city trips. (approx. 40 minutes to the city). Outside, the massive yard is surrounded by trees, offering ultimate privacy for a stunning outdoor living area, a native garden, or quiet mornings listening to birdsong. Ample parking and a 2.5-car garage mean there's plenty of room for your weekend toys and guests. Opportunities that blend acreage, top schools, immediate trail access, and true renovation potential don't last long. Schedule your tour today. Home is being sold AS-IS.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-06-20T16:40:10Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-20
Contingent
Active - First Right Contingency
Offer Acceptance Date
2026-06-20

More Information

Bathroom Totals

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

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Homestead Supplemental 2% Deduction

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
550
Main Level Finished SqFt
741
Lower Level Finished SqFt
650
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Lower
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Lower
Living Room Level
Main
Office Level
Lower
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper
Utility Room Level
Lower
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
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 High School
Tax Annual Amount
2397
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
308500
Tax Legal Description
E215.46 S450.26 SE SE 28-37-5 2.03A
Parcel Number
640428400031000010
Additional Parcels YN
No
Zoning Description
Residential
Township
Pine
Directions
While traveling east on I-80/94, take exit 49 South. Shortly after, turn left onto Indian Boundary Rd., then continue to Brummitt Rd. Turn left onto Brummitt Rd., continue to E 1300 N, and take a right. The home will be on the left.
Census Tract
501.07

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Construction Materials

Aluminum Siding
Yes
Brick
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Laminate Counters
Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Sink
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Tri-Level
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Paved
Yes
Rectangular Lot
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes
Paved
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Agent Owned / Interest
Yes
None
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes

View

Rural
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Window Features

Wood Frames
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Primary Bedroom Upper 13.50 11.60
Bedroom 2 Upper 11.40 12.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 11.40 12.00
Foyer Main 7.00 7.00
Dining Room Main 13.00 14.00
Kitchen Main 21.00 10.00
Living Room Main 20.00 15.00
Family Room Lower 14.00 21.00
Office Lower 14.00 13.00
Laundry Lower 13.00 8.00
Utility Room Lower 7.00 7.00
Sunroom Main 17.40 11.70
Listing Office: Brokerworks Group
Last Updated: June - 20 - 2026
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