Great 1930's Weekend Cottage Home is perched on a Dune and a SHORT WALK to the BEACHES of LAKE MICHIGAN! Located in the beachfront community of Ogden Dunes, this 2 1/2 story house with 1 car garage has been renovated inside & out with low maintenance finishes and there is no lawn to cut making it ideal for a weekend retreat. Stone patio and large composite deck overlooking wooded ravine provide ample space for entertaining outdoors. Enjoy the beautiful winter landscape by a cozy living room fireplace after an afternoon of cross-country skiing or hiking in the beautiful National Park. Exterior upgrades include siding, windows at back, deck & railing system, stone patio, retaining walls, septic system 2010 & driveway. Interior remodeling includes, kitchen, baths, and upstairs carpeting. New Furnace 2018 & AC 2019. Town amenities: beach access-ways, tennis & basketball courts, soccer fields, parks & playgrounds; police, fire & street departments. 2 big marinas nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
10,629 sq ftLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Bill Smith• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
•219-531-2288 (broker)
•mlsvalpo@atproperties.com (broker)
Bought with Sam Geraci• Residential Premier RealEstate
WALK TO THE BEACH! BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS FROM YOUR 3-4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME WITH FAMILY ROOM IN ENCHANTING OGDEN DUNES! LOTS OF CHARACTER! 1884 FINISHED SQ. FT. --MANY NEW UPGRADES, NEW CENTRAL AIR (ZONED) IN 2000, NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY ZONED HEATING SYSTEM, MANY NEW WINDOWS, NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER! WIDE PLANK HARDWOOD FLOORS, LOW TAXES, OVERLOOKS A BEAUTIFUL RAVINE, NO ONE CAN BUILD BEHIND YOU. IT'S LIKE LIVING IN A TREE HOUSE, CLOSE TO NATURE & ITS WONDERS!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29484
Jan 23, 2001
Listed
$175,000
$104/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24511
Oct 24, 2000
Listing Removed
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Oct 21, 2000
Listed
$175,000
$104/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #99011508
Sep 19, 1999
Listed
$175,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,902 (+8.5%)
$108,500 + $200,800
$309,300
2023
$2,674 (+1.1%)
$103,500 + $194,700
$298,200
2022
$2,645 (+14.2%)
$103,500 + $161,000
$264,500
2021
$2,316 (+5.0%)
$103,500 + $128,100
$231,600
2020
$2,206 (+19.8%)
$98,600 + $122,900
$221,500
2019
$1,842 (−51.0%)
$98,600 + $92,000
$190,600
2018
$3,758 (+0.8%)
$98,600 + $89,300
$187,900
2017
$3,728 (−1.8%)
$98,500 + $91,300
$189,800
2016
$3,796 (+15.4%)
$98,500 + $91,300
$189,800
2015
$3,290 (−7.7%)
$85,400 + $79,100
$164,500
2013
$3,565
$85,800 + $72,900
$158,700
Tax history for 41 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,902 (+8.5%)
$108,500 + $200,800
$309,300
2023
$2,674 (+1.1%)
$103,500 + $194,700
$298,200
2022
$2,645 (+14.2%)
$103,500 + $161,000
$264,500
2021
$2,316 (+5.0%)
$103,500 + $128,100
$231,600
2020
$2,206 (+19.8%)
$98,600 + $122,900
$221,500
2019
$1,842 (−51.0%)
$98,600 + $92,000
$190,600
2018
$3,758 (+0.8%)
$98,600 + $89,300
$187,900
2017
$3,728 (−1.8%)
$98,500 + $91,300
$189,800
2016
$3,796 (+15.4%)
$98,500 + $91,300
$189,800
2015
$3,290 (−7.7%)
$85,400 + $79,100
$164,500
2013
$3,565
$85,800 + $72,900
$158,700
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
105 ft.
Lot depth
101 ft.
Lot size
10,650 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640226451030000017
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Asphalt, Vinyl Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 1,681
Living Area Source: Estimated
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 545.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 768
Lower Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 368
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,313
Below Grade Finished Area: 368
Property Information
Year Built: 1933
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 75
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $187,900
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: OGDEN DUNES BLK C LOT 47 EX NWRLY COR & SW COR LOT 48 & LOT 42 EX N PT & N PT LO
Tax Annual Amount: $3,758
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,650 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Porter County
APN: 640226451030000017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
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Schools
Crisman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Willowcreek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Portage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 100° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$358,000 – $433,000
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