Welcome Home to Comfort, Convenience, and Affordability!Step into this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home nestled in a highly sought-after Portage neighborhood. Perfect for anyone looking to avoid stairs without sacrificing space, this thoughtfully designed layout features a split-bedroom floorplan with the master suite privately tucked away on one side and two additional bedrooms on the other--ideal for added privacy. The master bedroom offers a spacious walk-in closet and a 3/4 en-suite bath, while the hardwood flooring throughout adds warmth and elegance to the entire home. The updated kitchen provides both style and functionality, making meal prep a breeze. You'll love the attached garage, fenced backyard, and spacious outdoor deck as well as the extra storage space in the backyard shed--perfect for all your tools, toys, or hobbies. Located just minutes from major highways, the toll road, and the South Shore train station, commuting is quick and easy. Plus, you're close to downtown Portage's Founders Square, where you can enjoy free family events, festivals, and live music all season long. Homes of this quality, layout, and price point are hard to come by--schedule your private showing today before it's gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Shirley Clark• Brokerworks Group
•219-786-7000 (broker)
•mandee@brokerworksgroup.com (broker)
Bought with Dawn Laskowski• Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency
PRICE REDUCED! Great home at a great reduced price! Nice solidly built all- brick ranch in convenient location. New countertops and sink in kitchen. Very well-maintained and freshly painted throughout. Hardwood floors in living room, dining room, and 3 bedrooms. Roomy floor plan. Ceiling fans throughout. Roof is 10 years new. Windows replaced 1 year ago. New soffits and facia. Large finished laundry/utility room. Fenced backyard has a patio and built-in gas grill. Matching all-brick garage. Seller is providing a Home Warranty. Don't wait! Schedule a showing NOW! Taxes will go down approximately 1/2 when exemptions are filed!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #230851
Jun 18, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 16, 2008
Listed
$119,895
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,377 (−7.3%)
$35,200 + $107,000
$142,200
2023
$1,485 (+6.8%)
$33,700 + $120,400
$154,100
2022
$1,391 (+12.3%)
$33,700 + $106,100
$139,800
2021
$1,239 (+13.0%)
$33,700 + $92,000
$125,700
2020
$1,096 (+3.7%)
$30,600 + $85,300
$115,900
2019
$1,058 (−1.2%)
$30,600 + $82,200
$112,800
2018
$1,070 (+2.8%)
$30,600 + $82,000
$112,600
2017
$1,041 (+7.5%)
$32,900 + $75,800
$108,700
2016
$968 (−2.9%)
$32,900 + $75,800
$108,700
2015
$997 (+1.5%)
$32,900 + $76,200
$109,100
2013
$982
$31,600 + $69,000
$100,600
Tax history for 3053 Swanson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,377 (−7.3%)
$35,200 + $107,000
$142,200
2023
$1,485 (+6.8%)
$33,700 + $120,400
$154,100
2022
$1,391 (+12.3%)
$33,700 + $106,100
$139,800
2021
$1,239 (+13.0%)
$33,700 + $92,000
$125,700
2020
$1,096 (+3.7%)
$30,600 + $85,300
$115,900
2019
$1,058 (−1.2%)
$30,600 + $82,200
$112,800
2018
$1,070 (+2.8%)
$30,600 + $82,000
$112,600
2017
$1,041 (+7.5%)
$32,900 + $75,800
$108,700
2016
$968 (−2.9%)
$32,900 + $75,800
$108,700
2015
$997 (+1.5%)
$32,900 + $76,200
$109,100
2013
$982
$31,600 + $69,000
$100,600
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,425
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640523126006000016
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.