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Off market jan 2018 for $114K

$244,284

•

1,702

sq ft

197 E Mekeland Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304

About this home

CORNER 1.22 ACRE LOT APPROXIMATELY 500 ft. from where National Lakeshore property begins! HUGE 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE built in approximately 2003. Use kitchen entrance to the spacious 18 x 15 County Kitchen with wood-like laminate/linoleum flooring. Full bath has a newer handicap shower. Off of Kitchen is Formal Dining Room with a wood burning stove. South of DR is a small Sun Parlor which would make an excellent office/library. Original part of the house is Living Room and 2 Bedrooms. Going back through the Kitchen is a Rec Room with sliding glass doors leading to deck and laundry room. This room was used as a 3rd bedroom with the previous owner. Attached screen porch with hot tub. There are apple and plum trees, blueberries, grapes and raspberry plants on the property. This is an ESTATE SALE and being sold as-is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

1.22 acresLot Size

$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tami Bianco • McColly Real Estate

•219-462-2411 (broker)

•valparaiso@mccolly.com (broker)

Bought with Catherine Craigin Kasl • Century 21 Circle

•219-548-2021 (broker)

•Claudia.Miller@c21circle.com (broker)

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•Source:NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #425472

Redfin Estimate

$244,284

$129K since sold in January 2018$4,000 since October

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C
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E
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Last updated October 2026

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Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 197 E Mekeland Rd

Date

Event

Price

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #425472

Jan 26, 2018

Sold

$114,900

$68/sq ft

Nov 13, 2017

Listed

$114,900

$68/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #558533

Jun 25, 1999

Sold

$115,000

$68/sq ft

May 5, 1999

Listed

$119,900

$70/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #99005467

May 5, 1999

Listed

$119,900

$70/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,647 (+12.5%)

$43,100 + $175,500

$218,600

2024

$1,465 (+7.5%)

$41,400 + $156,700

$198,100

2023

$1,363 (−2.9%)

$38,300 + $149,300

$187,600

2022

$1,404 (−1.0%)

$38,300 + $139,800

$178,100

2021

$1,419 (+5.8%)

$38,300 + $134,300

$172,600

2020

$1,341 (+13.8%)

$33,300 + $131,000

$164,300

2019

$1,178 (+8.2%)

$33,300 + $107,000

$140,300

2018

$1,090 (+7.5%)

$33,300 + $101,200

$134,500

2017

$1,014 (−3.9%)

$35,400 + $100,100

$135,500

2016

$1,055 (−3.7%)

$35,400 + $100,100

$135,500

2015

$1,095 (−8.7%)

$36,100 + $102,400

$138,500

2013

$1,199

$41,000 + $105,300

$146,300

Tax history for 197 E Mekeland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,647 (+12.5%)

$43,100 + $175,500

$218,600

2024

$1,465 (+7.5%)

$41,400 + $156,700

$198,100

2023

$1,363 (−2.9%)

$38,300 + $149,300

$187,600

2022

$1,404 (−1.0%)

$38,300 + $139,800

$178,100

2021

$1,419 (+5.8%)

$38,300 + $134,300

$172,600

2020

$1,341 (+13.8%)

$33,300 + $131,000

$164,300

2019

$1,178 (+8.2%)

$33,300 + $107,000

$140,300

2018

$1,090 (+7.5%)

$33,300 + $101,200

$134,500

2017

$1,014 (−3.9%)

$35,400 + $100,100

$135,500

2016

$1,055 (−3.7%)

$35,400 + $100,100

$135,500

2015

$1,095 (−8.7%)

$36,100 + $102,400

$138,500

2013

$1,199

$41,000 + $105,300

$146,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.22 Acres

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

1,702

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Porter County

APN

640419426015000021

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached

Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Country Kitchen,Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Other

Room Information
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding

Living Area
Living Area: 1,702
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,702
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,702

Property Information
Year Built: 1936
Levels: One

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 306 on Mekeland
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $135,500
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: E306.4 S162 N700 SE 19-37-5 1.22A
Tax Annual Amount: $1,056
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant

School Information
High School District: Duneland School Corporation

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,702
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Porter County
APN: 640419426015000021

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00

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Schools

Brummitt Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Chesterton Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$233,000 – $281,000

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Home values near 197 E Mekeland Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
195 E Mekeland Road, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$288,623
183 E Mekeland Road, Chesterton, IN 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$312,880

Address	Redfin Estimate
191 E Mekeland Road, Chesterton, IN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$291,977
190 E Mekeland Road, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2876 Sq. Ft.	$430,974

Address	Redfin Estimate
196 E Mekeland Road, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$202,094
192 E Mekeland Road, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$190,878

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