Immerse yourself in nature in this charming 3 BR cottage situated atop a dune on 1.5 acres. Surrounded by beautiful mature trees, this property will stun in every season. The living and dining rooms are bright with lots of windows, hardwood floors and a fireplace. The kitchen features appliances and modern vinyl flooring. The three BR are generously sized and the bath has had some updating. A full basement with fireplace awaits your creative remodeling ideas. A spacious 2 car garage means plenty of room for vehicles, tools and toys and is attached by a convenient covered porch area. If you love the get-away-from-it-all feeling afforded by a large, wooded property accommodating a myriad of outdoor activities, come check this out today.
Estate Sale- Ranch home with a quaint cottage feel! Features a full basement sitting on acreage. Newer Roof , Furnace, HWH, AC and Electrical have been updated over recent years. Hardwood floors run throughout main living area need to be refinished to make them shine again. Dry Basement has spacious layout with Laundry hookups and plumbing to create a bathroom, Has existing toilet only(hasn't been used in years). Breezeway attaches the two car garage , great for entertaining. Home has great potential for first home, rental/investment property within 2.5 miles of Portage Marina, major highways and Dunes National Lakeshore. Home being sold AS IS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,728 (−3.7%)
$47,300 + $116,000
$163,300
2023
$1,795 (+12.2%)
$45,000 + $124,100
$169,100
2022
$1,600 (+8.8%)
$45,000 + $107,800
$152,800
2021
$1,470 (+2.9%)
$45,000 + $92,500
$137,500
2020
$1,429 (+2.0%)
$43,200 + $90,300
$133,500
2019
$1,401 (−0.4%)
$43,200 + $87,400
$130,600
2018
$1,407 (+8.9%)
$43,200 + $84,200
$127,400
2017
$1,292 (+8.5%)
$51,400 + $65,700
$117,100
2016
$1,191 (−2.0%)
$51,400 + $65,700
$117,100
2015
$1,215 (−29.8%)
$51,400 + $65,700
$117,100
2013
$1,732
$68,800 + $59,100
$127,900
Tax history for 6056 Old Porter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,728 (−3.7%)
$47,300 + $116,000
$163,300
2023
$1,795 (+12.2%)
$45,000 + $124,100
$169,100
2022
$1,600 (+8.8%)
$45,000 + $107,800
$152,800
2021
$1,470 (+2.9%)
$45,000 + $92,500
$137,500
2020
$1,429 (+2.0%)
$43,200 + $90,300
$133,500
2019
$1,401 (−0.4%)
$43,200 + $87,400
$130,600
2018
$1,407 (+8.9%)
$43,200 + $84,200
$127,400
2017
$1,292 (+8.5%)
$51,400 + $65,700
$117,100
2016
$1,191 (−2.0%)
$51,400 + $65,700
$117,100
2015
$1,215 (−29.8%)
$51,400 + $65,700
$117,100
2013
$1,732
$68,800 + $59,100
$127,900
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,144
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640501353014000016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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, Off Street
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator