Dramatic dune top homesite in the beautiful Town of Dune Acres. Panoramic Lake Michigan views from 5 acres of rolling dune. Existing 1957 midcentury home designed by Chicago architects, Keck & Keck. Two bed two bath, over 3500 sq. ft. across three levels. Home is accessed by stairs or lift. Property is in need of significant renovation and will be sold AS IS. Architect's inspiration for this homesite: ''We wanted to make the house look like it grew there, just like a tree – to make it look completely natural'' George Keck, Architect in Architectural Digest 1/1973. Dune Acres is located within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Unique beach community with 2 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline, 270 acres of parkland, clubhouse, tennis, playground, ice skating rink and trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rob Gow & Chris Pfauser Real Estate Advisors Gow• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Dramatic dune top homesite in the beautiful Town of Dune Acres. Panoramic Lake Michigan views from 5 acres of rolling dune. Existing 1957 midcentury home designed by Chicago architects, Keck & Keck. Two bed two bath, over 3500 sq. ft. across three levels. Home is accessed by stairs or lift. Property is in need of significant renovation and will be sold AS IS. Architect's inspiration for this homesite: We wanted to make the house look like it grew there, just like a tree - to make it look completely natural'' George Keck, Architect in Architectural Digest 1/1973. Dune Acres is located within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Unique beach community with 2 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline, 270 acres of parkland, clubhouse, tennis, playground, ice skating rink and trails.
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Dramatic dune top homesite in the beautiful Town of Dune Acres. Panoramic Lake Michigan views from 5 acres of rolling dune. Existing 1957 midcentury home designed by Chicago architects, Keck & Keck. Two bed two bath, over 3500 sq. ft. across three levels. Home is accessed by stairs or lift. Property is in need of significant renovation and will be sold AS IS. Architect's inspiration for this homesite: ''We wanted to make the house look like it grew there, just like a tree - to make it look completely natural'' George Keck, Architect in Architectural Digest 1/1973. Dune Acres is located within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Unique beach community with 2 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline, 270 acres of parkland, clubhouse, tennis, playground, ice skating rink and trails.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,540 (+7.9%)
$239,600 + $398,600
$638,200
2024
$12,554 (+4.0%)
$239,600 + $373,200
$612,800
2023
$12,073 (+0.9%)
$222,200 + $353,900
$576,100
2022
$11,963 (+10.9%)
$222,200 + $352,100
$574,300
2021
$10,792 (+3.9%)
$222,200 + $319,300
$541,500
2020
$10,383 (−3.5%)
$211,500 + $293,900
$505,400
2019
$10,758 (+2.9%)
$211,500 + $293,900
$505,400
2018
$10,456
$211,500 + $294,000
$505,500
2017
$10,447 (−3.0%)
$249,700 + $297,800
$547,500
2016
$10,773 (−2.0%)
$249,700 + $297,800
$547,500
2015
$10,992 (−0.7%)
$254,600 + $303,500
$558,100
2013
$11,069
$255,900 + $281,700
$537,600
Tax history for 28 West Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,540 (+7.9%)
$239,600 + $398,600
$638,200
2024
$12,554 (+4.0%)
$239,600 + $373,200
$612,800
2023
$12,073 (+0.9%)
$222,200 + $353,900
$576,100
2022
$11,963 (+10.9%)
$222,200 + $352,100
$574,300
2021
$10,792 (+3.9%)
$222,200 + $319,300
$541,500
2020
$10,383 (−3.5%)
$211,500 + $293,900
$505,400
2019
$10,758 (+2.9%)
$211,500 + $293,900
$505,400
2018
$10,456
$211,500 + $294,000
$505,500
2017
$10,447 (−3.0%)
$249,700 + $297,800
$547,500
2016
$10,773 (−2.0%)
$249,700 + $297,800
$547,500
2015
$10,992 (−0.7%)
$254,600 + $303,500
$558,100
2013
$11,069
$255,900 + $281,700
$537,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
3,038
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640322203005000025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 13
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 22
Room Length: 37
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 45
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 33
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 19
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 13
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 13 Information
Room Length: 13
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 13
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 20 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Building Area Total: 2,380
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1957
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Lot Size Area: 5.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 3164.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $10,447
Tax Assessed Value: $516,100
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Duneland
Location Information
Directions: Take Mineral Springs Road north from US 12. Take first left onto West Road; Shared Drive on Right
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,038
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Porter County
APN: 640322203005000025
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Newton Yost Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Chesterton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dune Acres, IN • 46304
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$778,000 – $941,000
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