THE CROWN JEWEL OF THE DUNES!Perched high on top of the Dune with peaks of Lk Mich. this impeccable, spacious, English Tudor home features 5k sq ft affording a very unique lifestyle. The main residence 3500 sq ft , boasting a fabulous living room with vaulted wood ceiling's, a split stone fireplace and hardwood floors. Chefs kitchen, bedroom & bath. Upper level feature's 2 bedrooms & bath, with plenty of storage. Walk-out lower level a large rec-room-art studio, den and bedroom. a 700 sq ft patio with secluded views leads to a 1700 sq ft guest suite with a 4+ heated garage below. Meticulously maintained grounds, unique landscaping, design features with underground irrigation. Surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park, featuring hiking trails, easy access to Lake Michigan, 2 playground areas, tennis courts, basketball courts soccer field. Just 27 nautical miles to Navy Pier, 40 min to downtown Chicago via the South Shore Railway or Motor via Skyway 55 mins. Welcome home !!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Theodore Lelek• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
•219-243-2120 (broker)
•mlsmichigancity@atproperties.com (broker)
Bought with Non-Member Agent• Non-Member MLS Office
THE CAROWN JEWEL OF THE DUNES! Perched high on top of the Dunes with peaks of Lake Michigan. This impeccable, spacious, English Tudor home features 5K sq ft affording a unique lifestyle. The main residence 3500 sq ft, boasting a fabulous living room with vaulted wood ceiling's a split stone fireplace and hardwood floors. Chef's kitchen, bedroom & bath. Upper level feature's 2 bedrooms & bath, with plenty of storage. Walk-out lower level a large re-room art studio, den and bedroom. 700 sq ft patio with secluded views leads to a 1700 sq ft guest suite with 4+ heated garage below. Meticulously maintained grounds unique landscaping, design features with underground irrigation. Surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park with easy access to Lake Michigan.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304289
Oct 9, 2012
Listing Removed
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Mar 23, 2012
Listed
$649,000
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,676 (+51.7%)
$325,500 + $406,100
$731,600
2023
$5,719 (+6.3%)
$175,300 + $394,600
$569,900
2022
$5,379 (+9.7%)
$175,300 + $346,200
$521,500
2021
$4,903 (+6.1%)
$175,300 + $295,300
$470,600
2020
$4,619 (+0.5%)
$166,900 + $282,300
$449,200
2019
$4,595 (−3.4%)
$166,900 + $279,700
$446,600
2018
$4,757 (+1.3%)
$166,900 + $289,700
$456,600
2017
$4,695 (−18.8%)
$200,800 + $357,000
$557,800
2016
$5,780 (+14.9%)
$200,800 + $357,000
$557,800
2015
$5,031 (−19.0%)
$174,200 + $309,600
$483,800
2013
$6,210
$175,100 + $286,900
$462,000
Tax history for 53 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,676 (+51.7%)
$325,500 + $406,100
$731,600
2023
$5,719 (+6.3%)
$175,300 + $394,600
$569,900
2022
$5,379 (+9.7%)
$175,300 + $346,200
$521,500
2021
$4,903 (+6.1%)
$175,300 + $295,300
$470,600
2020
$4,619 (+0.5%)
$166,900 + $282,300
$449,200
2019
$4,595 (−3.4%)
$166,900 + $279,700
$446,600
2018
$4,757 (+1.3%)
$166,900 + $289,700
$456,600
2017
$4,695 (−18.8%)
$200,800 + $357,000
$557,800
2016
$5,780 (+14.9%)
$200,800 + $357,000
$557,800
2015
$5,031 (−19.0%)
$174,200 + $309,600
$483,800
2013
$6,210
$175,100 + $286,900
$462,000
*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
5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
227 ft.
Lot depth
208 ft.
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,704
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640226456022000017
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room, Lower Level
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Central Vacuum,In-Law Floorplan,Primary Downstairs,Sauna,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer