44 Circle Drive, Dune Acres, IN 46304

$1,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,832 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,212 Status: Accepting Backup Offers
Current Price: $1,995,000 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/21/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled atop a wooded dune in the intimate community of Dune Acres, just one hour from downtown Chicago, 44 Circle Drive presents a rare opportunity to own a fully reimagined piece of Lake Michigan's most coveted shoreline. Built in 1946 and thoughtfully transformed by its current owners, this iconic hillside ranch has been meticulously updated while preserving its original character. Arrive to a freshly landscaped exterior where new custom fencing and a stone patio create generous outdoor living space, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping lake views. Step inside and Lake Michigan immediately takes center stage. The living room offers unobstructed water views through new Andersen windows, framed by refinished redwood walls, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and a dramatic stone fireplace. The primary bedroom and library carry those same captivating views, making even the quietest moments feel connected to the shoreline. The fully remodeled kitchen flows naturally from the living spa ...

Listing Details MLS# 836087

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
7
Above Grade Finished Area
1652
Below Grade Finished Area
180
Living Area
1832
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1946
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.464
Lot Size Square Feet
20212
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Crawl Space; Walk-Out Access Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Fireplace Features: Great Room; Living Room Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Other Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Landscaped Possession: Negotiable Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None View: Lake Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake Front Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
1995000
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
44
Street Name
Circle
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46304
Subdivision Name
Dune Acres First Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Nestled atop a wooded dune in the intimate community of Dune Acres, just one hour from downtown Chicago, 44 Circle Drive presents a rare opportunity to own a fully reimagined piece of Lake Michigan's most coveted shoreline. Built in 1946 and thoughtfully transformed by its current owners, this iconic hillside ranch has been meticulously updated while preserving its original character. Arrive to a freshly landscaped exterior where new custom fencing and a stone patio create generous outdoor living space, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping lake views. Step inside and Lake Michigan immediately takes center stage. The living room offers unobstructed water views through new Andersen windows, framed by refinished redwood walls, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and a dramatic stone fireplace. The primary bedroom and library carry those same captivating views, making even the quietest moments feel connected to the shoreline. The fully remodeled kitchen flows naturally from the living space and features Sub-Zero and Fulgor Milano appliances along with a granite composite sink, equally suited for a quiet morning coffee or a full weekend of entertaining. Three bedrooms, a dedicated office, two updated baths, and a renovated sunroom complete a warm, finished interior, all set within the privacy of the dune and the surrounding natural landscape. Access the beach via private stairs, or the recently installed community beach stairs just steps away. This is lake life at its finest.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-04-21T20:44:55Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2026-04-21
Contingent
Accepting Backup Offers
Offer Acceptance Date
2026-04-21

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Lower 3/4
Yes
Main 3/4
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Great Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1652
Basement Level Finished SqFt
180
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Lower
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Office Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
6489
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
613200
Tax Legal Description
DUNE ACRES FIRST SUB LOT 76
Parcel Number
640314327006000025
Township
Westchester
Directions
East Road to Circle Drive. GPS is accurate.
Census Tract
503.02

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes
Other
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Lake
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake Front
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 20.00 21.00
Office Main 12.00 16.00
Kitchen Main 13.00 14.00
Sunroom Main 22.00 17.00
Primary Bedroom Main 12.00 16.00
Bedroom 2 Main 12.00 14.00
Bedroom 3 Lower 11.00 14.00
Listing Office: Encore Sotheby's International
Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026
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