Own a piece of Chicago history. Solid and custom built home using reclaimed granite cobblestone pavers from Congress Parkway in Chicago. This ranch home sits on 1 wooded acre and has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, with a total of 2,650 square feet. Heated 4 seasons room entrance has wood ceiling, beams, custom wood door, and iron hardware. The living room has hardwood floors, bay window seat and wrought iron fireplace. The eat-in kitchen has a floor to ceiling wall of windows. All 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors and the master bedroom with cedar lined closet. The 789 square foot garage has radiant floor and ceiling heat, and a half bathroom, perfect for a workshop. Garage was built with intensions of adding a 2nd floor. Unfinished basement with incredible potential. Enjoy the backyard with paver patios and walking trails that mark the back perimeter. Many custom wrought iron finishes, castle like lights and details throughout. This home and land are a one of a kind and a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joy Hall• BHHS Indiana Realty
•219-464-8521 (broker)
•rfranz@bhhsin.com (broker)
Bought with Rita Keelan Bais• Better Homes and Gardens Real
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,325
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640510351010000016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Other
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s),Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Range Hood, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Rooms Total: 6
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Construction Materials: Stone
Living Area
Living Area: 1,325
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,325
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,325
Property Information
Year Built: 1953
Levels: One
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 84
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: PAR IN W1 2 SW SW DR179 P526 10-36-7 1AC
Tax Annual Amount: $1,744
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant
School Information
High School District: Portage Township
High School: Portage High School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,325
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Porter County
APN: 640510351010000016
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
William Fegely Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Portage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $291,000
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