A peaceful . 9 acre, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, apple and cherry trees, 8 year old roof, newer furnace and AC - for $199,000 ? YES, PLEASE! Wait - there's lots more! The water heater, washer, dryer, utility sink, kitchen appliances and the windows are newer! AND - the garage has finished related living space with an additional kitchen, bath, bedroom, and great room. The large parking area has been repaved, and the back yard is fenced. This sweet home is filled with character and happy times, and sits less than 15 minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, the Portage trail system, 80/94, and the South Shore train. It's so close to everything, and so far from the daily grind. Pack your hiking shoes - peace and quiet await!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Behrens• RE/MAX 10 Schererville
•219-865-0777 (broker)
•carolallegretti@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Lindsey Ditchcreek• Realty Executives Premier
Great starter home with lots of potential. Big nearly 1 acre (rare) fenced lot close to town. Garage apartment may be used for related living. Hardwood floors throughout. Big master bedroom with full bath upstairs recently installed. Large walk-in closet needs to be finished. Hardwood floors, newer windows in some rooms.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #186354
Jul 11, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 9, 2007
Listed
$123,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,089 (+10.1%)
$50,600 + $71,900
$122,500
2023
$989 (+1.4%)
$48,300 + $70,100
$118,400
2022
$976 (+13.9%)
$48,300 + $62,900
$111,200
2021
$857 (+14.2%)
$48,300 + $53,400
$101,700
2020
$750 (+2.3%)
$46,000 + $48,400
$94,400
2019
$733 (−3.4%)
$46,000 + $46,900
$92,900
2018
$759 (+2.5%)
$46,000 + $47,800
$93,800
2017
$740 (−26.5%)
$63,400 + $47,800
$111,200
2016
$1,007 (+6.1%)
$63,400 + $47,800
$111,200
2015
$949 (−10.2%)
$60,600 + $45,600
$106,200
2013
$1,057
$59,500 + $40,900
$100,400
Tax history for 2471 Swanson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,089 (+10.1%)
$50,600 + $71,900
$122,500
2023
$989 (+1.4%)
$48,300 + $70,100
$118,400
2022
$976 (+13.9%)
$48,300 + $62,900
$111,200
2021
$857 (+14.2%)
$48,300 + $53,400
$101,700
2020
$750 (+2.3%)
$46,000 + $48,400
$94,400
2019
$733 (−3.4%)
$46,000 + $46,900
$92,900
2018
$759 (+2.5%)
$46,000 + $47,800
$93,800
2017
$740 (−26.5%)
$63,400 + $47,800
$111,200
2016
$1,007 (+6.1%)
$63,400 + $47,800
$111,200
2015
$949 (−10.2%)
$60,600 + $45,600
$106,200
2013
$1,057
$59,500 + $40,900
$100,400
*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
1.5
Lot width
133 ft.
Lot depth
305 ft.
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
1,776
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640511378003000016
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 Aug 26, 2026.
R2
Low Density Residential District
The R2 district low density residential is intended to provide a land use category for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Paved
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range