Well kept farm house, outbuildings, and over 19 wooded acres with numerous trails for 4-wheeling or just calming nature walks. A wonderful gazebo also adorns this lovely property. Sale includes recently purchased adjacent 5.57 acre lot. This 1.5 story home retains some of its original woodwork lending to its original charm. The home has 4 bedrooms with an extra room in the upper level currently being used as storage area. Main level features ample sized master bedroom, country kitchen with sliders to deck, dining area overlooking backyard acreage, living room with gas burner fireplace. 2 bathrooms complete main level. Upstairs find 3 good sized bedrooms and another area that could be used as a craft room or storage space. 2-car detached garage, covered front porch, sizable deck and picturesque grounds. Take your time while looking at this home and grounds, walk the trails, listen to nature, sit in the gazebo, imagine yourself at home!
Farm house, out buildings and acreage. .. perfect for the nature lover! This quaint farm house sits on over 13 wooded acres with walking trails, gazebo and some barns. The home itself has had a few updates but still has a lot of it's original old farm house charm. Some original woodwork remains giving this home plenty of character. The main level is open and spacious with an updated country kitchen. The basement has two separate rooms for storage or the perfect man cave as it is right now.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,574 (−10.0%)
$90,800 + $149,100
$239,900
2024
$1,748 (+10.3%)
$90,800 + $142,700
$233,500
2023
$1,584 (−6.3%)
$82,600 + $133,500
$216,100
2022
$1,691 (−6.4%)
$82,600 + $137,500
$220,100
2021
$1,807 (+12.6%)
$82,600 + $124,300
$206,900
2020
$1,605 (+4.7%)
$72,200 + $108,200
$180,400
2019
$1,533 (+4.2%)
$72,200 + $100,600
$172,800
2018
$1,471 (−3.4%)
$72,200 + $94,900
$167,100
2017
$1,523 (+1.0%)
$78,600 + $98,100
$176,700
2016
$1,508 (−6.7%)
$78,600 + $98,100
$176,700
2015
$1,617 (+49.3%)
$75,100 + $101,500
$176,600
2013
$1,083
$79,900 + $97,100
$177,000
Tax history for 616 Old Chicago Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,574 (−10.0%)
$90,800 + $149,100
$239,900
2024
$1,748 (+10.3%)
$90,800 + $142,700
$233,500
2023
$1,584 (−6.3%)
$82,600 + $133,500
$216,100
2022
$1,691 (−6.4%)
$82,600 + $137,500
$220,100
2021
$1,807 (+12.6%)
$82,600 + $124,300
$206,900
2020
$1,605 (+4.7%)
$72,200 + $108,200
$180,400
2019
$1,533 (+4.2%)
$72,200 + $100,600
$172,800
2018
$1,471 (−3.4%)
$72,200 + $94,900
$167,100
2017
$1,523 (+1.0%)
$78,600 + $98,100
$176,700
2016
$1,508 (−6.7%)
$78,600 + $98,100
$176,700
2015
$1,617 (+49.3%)
$75,100 + $101,500
$176,600
2013
$1,083
$79,900 + $97,100
$177,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13.46 Acres
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
1,874
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640412300012000009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
This district is established for rural estates and hobby farming.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Country Kitchen,Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Storage
Other Equipment: Other
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 1,874
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 600.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,274
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,874
Property Information
Year Built: 1941
Levels: One and One Half
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: PAR IN SW 12-37-5 DESC DR426 P355 13.46A Lot 2 5.57A
Tax Annual Amount: $1,509
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
School Information
High School District: Michigan City
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,874
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 13.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Porter County
APN: 640412300012000009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Pine Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Barker Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
2/10
Michigan City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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Michigan City, IN • 46360
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$425,000 – $514,000
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