Move-in Ready! Great Value! Imagine a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by nature in a friendly beachfront community along the coastal dunes of Lake Michigan. This delightfully updated home is a hidden treasure, offering the perfect retreat while being just a short walk to the new South Shore Train Station. With fast-track rail service to Chicago, your commute could be as quick as 40 minutes! Set back from the road for added privacy, this home features a large, open-space floor plan with casual interiors, user-friendly finishes, and plenty of windows and skylights to let in natural light. The seamless connection to the outdoors includes an entertainment deck with a wood-fired hot tub overlooking a gracious patio and beautifully landscaped backyard park. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to the Indiana Dunes National Park, located just a walk away. Known as one of the most biodiverse areas in the country, the park boasts numerous hiking trails and a variety of wildlife, including deer and wild turkeys that may visit your own backyard. This vibrant community offers so much more: beach access, golf cart-friendly streets, parks and playgrounds, a community garden, tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, and several clubs for all interests. Local amenities also include police, fire, and street departments for added convenience and security. Discover the perfect blend of modern living, natural beauty, and community charm. Schedule your tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeffery Holtsclaw• CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Contact: Cell: 260-705-9854
Bought with Jeffery Holtsclaw• CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Move-in Ready! Great Value! Imagine a laid-back lifestyle, surrounded by Nature in a friendly Beachfront Community, located along the costal Dunes of Lake Michigan. Just a short walk to the New South Shore Train Station with Fast-Track Rail to Chicago (est. 40-min commute). Setback from the road & tucked in the woods, this delightfully updated home features a large open space plan with casual interiors, user friendly finishes and lots of windows & skylights for natural light. With easy access to the outdoors, enjoy the entertainment Deck with woodfired hot tub, overlooking a gracious Patio & beautifully Landscaped Backyard Park. Just a 1/2 mile away at the West side of town is the Indiana Dunes National Park, one of the most biodiverse in the country with numerous hiking trails & variety of wildlife. Many Town Amenities: beach access, golfcart friendly, parks & playgrounds, community garden, tennis & basketball courts, soccer fields; several clubs; police, fire & street departments.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #343860
May 8, 2014
Sold
$275,000
$98/sq ft
Feb 9, 2014
Listed
$289,900
$104/sq ft
Walk to South Shore trains, Lake Michigan, trails, park & tennis courts from this great updated & renovated 4 bedroom raised-level with 3 baths, hot tub, & sauna. New hot water heater 2012, newer high efficiency furnace (3 zones) & A/C, new roof in 2004 + new kitchen with custom granite countertops & cabinets + 4x4 skylight; Pella windows with blackout shades in bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, new septic field in 2006, spacious 2.5 car garage, large storage shed, etc. Please see supplemental sheets for full details on amenities & improvements.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #99002544
Mar 1, 1999
Listed
$198,900
$71/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #98010797
Feb 28, 1999
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 1998
Listed
$228,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,936 (−14.8%)
$97,100 + $357,500
$454,600
2024
$4,619 (+7.8%)
$97,100 + $366,900
$464,000
2023
$4,286 (+10.5%)
$92,700 + $355,900
$448,600
2022
$3,877 (+15.2%)
$92,700 + $294,400
$387,100
2021
$3,366 (+4.4%)
$92,700 + $242,400
$335,100
2020
$3,225 (+1.0%)
$88,300 + $232,700
$321,000
2019
$3,194 (+1.6%)
$88,300 + $229,600
$317,900
2018
$3,143 (+16.1%)
$88,300 + $223,200
$311,500
2017
$2,707 (−6.6%)
$88,200 + $202,800
$291,000
2016
$2,899 (+11.6%)
$88,200 + $202,800
$291,000
2015
$2,598 (−8.1%)
$76,500 + $180,700
$257,200
2013
$2,826
$76,900 + $166,000
$242,900
Tax history for 112 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,936 (−14.8%)
$97,100 + $357,500
$454,600
2024
$4,619 (+7.8%)
$97,100 + $366,900
$464,000
2023
$4,286 (+10.5%)
$92,700 + $355,900
$448,600
2022
$3,877 (+15.2%)
$92,700 + $294,400
$387,100
2021
$3,366 (+4.4%)
$92,700 + $242,400
$335,100
2020
$3,225 (+1.0%)
$88,300 + $232,700
$321,000
2019
$3,194 (+1.6%)
$88,300 + $229,600
$317,900
2018
$3,143 (+16.1%)
$88,300 + $223,200
$311,500
2017
$2,707 (−6.6%)
$88,200 + $202,800
$291,000
2016
$2,899 (+11.6%)
$88,200 + $202,800
$291,000
2015
$2,598 (−8.1%)
$76,500 + $180,700
$257,200
2013
$2,826
$76,900 + $166,000
$242,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
188 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,524
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640235251018000017
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Basketball Court
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,736
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,064
Construction Materials: Brick, Other
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Beach Access
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 188
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,286
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Playground
Schools Information
School District: Portage Township Schools
Elementary School: Crisman
Middle Or Junior School: Willowcreek
High School: Portage
Location Information
Directions: From Highway 12 enter Ogden Dunes onto Hillcrest Road. Go through the gate and past the town hall, the property is the second home on the left
Subdivision Name: Other
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,524
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Porter County
APN: 640235251018000017
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
AttributionContact: Cell: 260-705-9854
Around this home
Schools
Crisman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Willowcreek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Portage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
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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
6/10 Fire Factor
14% 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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portage, IN • 46368
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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
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Estimated sale price
$463,000 – $560,000
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