Welcome home. Roof , gutters and downspouts were replaced 2021. 2020 New Tuscon Stainless Samsung Appliances were installed, professionally landscaped with boarder magic, sprinkler system, fenced yard, house central vacuum is fabulous touch, drywalled, insulated heated garage (Mr Heater Big Maxx hanging furnace) new lighting throughout, new luxury vinyl plank flooring (core tec) in dining, foyer, living room and hall Main bedroom walk in closet measures 11x8 with closet organizer Custom window treatments included. The home is within walking distance to Imagination Glen Park, Iron Horse Walking/Bike Trail. Minutes from Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes, I 80/94, Indiana Toll Road and South Shore Train Station.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Pleasant• Listing Leaders
•219-462-5478 (broker)
•valdowns.isa@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Laura Koeppen• Listing Leaders
•219-462-5478 (broker)
•valdowns.isa@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with India Castaneda• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Custom built split bedroom style ranch w/ basement built in 2001! Inviting 7x29 front cvrd porch leads to large ceramic foyer w/ ceilings open to formal dining w/ oak columns, great kitchen featuring maple cabinets w/ pull-out drawers, incredible pantry, lrg island & ceramic flooring open to beautiful great room w/ oak columns from kitchen, c-ceilings & stone gas frpl w/ remote start & thermostat + French Doors to 7x39 back cvrd porch overlooking professionally landscaped lot w/ shed & newer fence, 2 bedrooms and full bath w/ ceramic flooring on one side and an incredible master suite w/ tray ceilings, glass French doors to full bath w/ whirlpool tub, seperate shower, double sinks and custom walk-in closet, large laundry with ceramic flooring completes the main level, partially finished basement offers nice rec-room and 6x10 craft room or closet, approx. 450 SF irrigation system plus 21x31 attached garage with opener and more close to 80/94, Toll Road and the South Shore.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #318943
Jun 4, 2013
Sold
$225,000
$101/sq ft
Dec 1, 2012
Listed
$249,900
$112/sq ft
+5
Custom built split bdrm all brick ranch w/ basement! Wonderful 7x29 front cvrd porch leads to lrg ceramic foyer w/ c-ceilings open to formal dining w/ oak columns, great kitchen w/ maple cabinets w/ pull-out drawers, incredible pantry, lrg island & ceramic flooring open to lrg great rm w/ oak columns from kitchen, c-ceilings, stone gas fireplace w/ remote start & thermostat & french doors to 7x39 back cvrd porch overlooking professionally landscaped lot w/ lots of perennials & shed, 2 generous bdrms & full bath w/ ceramic flooring on 1 side & an incredible M-suite featuring tray ceilings, glass French doors to full bath w/ whirlpool tub, separate shower, double sinks & custom wic & lrg main floor laundry w/ ceramic flooring all on main level, partially finished bsmnt offers nice rec-rm & 6x10 craft rm or closet approx 450 SF of unfinished basement w/ rough-in for addtl bath C/A, central vac w/ kitchen dust pan, tilt-in windows, 6 panel doors, 2x6 construction, irrigation system, 21x31 attached gar.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08228600
Jun 4, 2013
Sold (MLS)
$225,000
$101/sq ft
Dec 1, 2012
Listed
$249,900
$112/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #307074
Mar 5, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2012
Listed
$259,000
$116/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27488
Nov 20, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Dec 18, 2000
Listed
$35,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,108 (−7.8%)
$46,900 + $293,900
$340,800
2024
$3,371 (−7.2%)
$40,800 + $296,300
$337,100
2023
$3,634 (+11.9%)
$38,800 + $323,500
$362,300
2022
$3,248 (+11.8%)
$38,800 + $286,700
$325,500
2021
$2,904 (+4.0%)
$38,800 + $250,300
$289,100
2020
$2,791 (+5.6%)
$33,800 + $244,000
$277,800
2019
$2,643 (+9.9%)
$33,800 + $229,200
$263,000
2018
$2,405 (+0.4%)
$33,800 + $203,200
$237,000
2017
$2,395 (+1.2%)
$33,800 + $199,600
$233,400
2016
$2,367 (+1.5%)
$33,800 + $199,600
$233,400
2015
$2,332 (−36.2%)
$33,000 + $220,900
$253,900
2013
$3,655
$33,700 + $206,800
$240,500
Tax history for 6850 Rio Grande Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,108 (−7.8%)
$46,900 + $293,900
$340,800
2024
$3,371 (−7.2%)
$40,800 + $296,300
$337,100
2023
$3,634 (+11.9%)
$38,800 + $323,500
$362,300
2022
$3,248 (+11.8%)
$38,800 + $286,700
$325,500
2021
$2,904 (+4.0%)
$38,800 + $250,300
$289,100
2020
$2,791 (+5.6%)
$33,800 + $244,000
$277,800
2019
$2,643 (+9.9%)
$33,800 + $229,200
$263,000
2018
$2,405 (+0.4%)
$33,800 + $203,200
$237,000
2017
$2,395 (+1.2%)
$33,800 + $199,600
$233,400
2016
$2,367 (+1.5%)
$33,800 + $199,600
$233,400
2015
$2,332 (−36.2%)
$33,000 + $220,900
$253,900
2013
$3,655
$33,700 + $206,800
$240,500
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
1,659
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640607254025000016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, Driveway, On Street, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Central, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Forced Air
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room