Perched on a dune, this sprawling ranch house with nearly 3,000 sq ft of Main Level living is just a short walk to Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. With ample space for entertaining, the large open floor plan opens onto a generous backyard offering privacy for leisure time. Inside remodel features include hardwood floors, stone and granite finishes in the main living area, with a large remodeled laundry room/mud room including shower. The two main bathrooms have been luxuriously renovated. Related living with separate entrance is ideal for multi-generational or tandem living - includes it's own full bathroom and kitchen. New septic field system installed in 2011. Roofing was installed in 2008.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Bill Smith• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
•219-531-2288 (broker)
•mlsvalpo@atproperties.com (broker)
Listed by Theodore Lelek• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
•219-243-2120 (broker)
•mlsmichigancity@atproperties.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Bill Smith• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Three blocks to Lake Michigan! So much to offer! Unique 4-5 bedroom ranch with full basement. Spacious separate apartment included. Oak hardwood floors, some slate & diamond plate floors, whirlpool tub in master bedroom plus shower, fireplace, library, private back yard, partially fenced, trees, pool, 2-car garage + workshop, kitchen pantry, newfurnace & C/A 2004, much, much more! Short walk to South Shore trains and major highway access. 5912 total sq. ft.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,466 (+6.6%)
$157,900 + $388,700
$546,600
2023
$5,129 (+14.9%)
$150,700 + $376,900
$527,600
2022
$4,464 (+12.2%)
$150,700 + $293,700
$444,400
2021
$3,979 (−46.5%)
$150,700 + $242,700
$393,400
2020
$7,443 (+0.7%)
$143,500 + $227,400
$370,900
2019
$7,394 (+2.4%)
$143,500 + $224,900
$368,400
2018
$7,220 (+104.5%)
$143,500 + $216,100
$359,600
2017
$3,530 (−17.9%)
$159,200 + $262,000
$421,200
2016
$4,301 (+9.7%)
$159,200 + $262,000
$421,200
2015
$3,920 (−15.8%)
$138,000 + $244,800
$382,800
2013
$4,657
$138,700 + $226,200
$364,900
Tax history for 4 Summit Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,466 (+6.6%)
$157,900 + $388,700
$546,600
2023
$5,129 (+14.9%)
$150,700 + $376,900
$527,600
2022
$4,464 (+12.2%)
$150,700 + $293,700
$444,400
2021
$3,979 (−46.5%)
$150,700 + $242,700
$393,400
2020
$7,443 (+0.7%)
$143,500 + $227,400
$370,900
2019
$7,394 (+2.4%)
$143,500 + $224,900
$368,400
2018
$7,220 (+104.5%)
$143,500 + $216,100
$359,600
2017
$3,530 (−17.9%)
$159,200 + $262,000
$421,200
2016
$4,301 (+9.7%)
$159,200 + $262,000
$421,200
2015
$3,920 (−15.8%)
$138,000 + $244,800
$382,800
2013
$4,657
$138,700 + $226,200
$364,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
129 ft.
Lot depth
158 ft.
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
2,963
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640226381011000017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas