This Spacious 1,900+ Sq. ft. Above Grade Ranch with a Full Unfinished Basement is Located in the Highly Desirable Austin Hills Subdivision. Some of the Many Amenities, Features, and Updates Include: Great Room with Vaulted Ceilings, Large Windows allowing Plenty of Natural Light, and a Gas Fireplace; Eat-in Kitchen with Planning Desk Area; Formal Dining Room; En-Suite with Whirlpool Tub, Stand-alone Shower, and a Walk-in Closet; Main Floor Laundry; and Six Panel Doors Throughout. The Range, Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer will Remain. The Poured Unfinished Basement Offers a Bath Rough-in; $17,000+ Amana High Efficiency HVAC System with Aprilaire Humidifier that was Installed in 2020; and a Recently Installed Navien Tankless Hot Water Heater. The Finished Garage has a Separate Entrance to the Basement. Other Features Include 2'' X 6 Framing; Architectural Roof; Patio and Storage Shed. This Impressive and Attractive Home is Truly a Must-see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Rogowski• McColly Real Estate
•219-322-5508 (broker)
•schererville@mccolly.com (broker)
Bought with Jessica Cardin• Realty Executives Premier
Beautiful from the outside in! Great curb appeal that leads you into a spacious tiled entry that shows off the open, vaulted ceiling. Large living with fireplace that has 2 large windows on both sides for natural light. Formal dining room that has a connection to the living room for easy entertaining. Kitchen has tile flooring, built in desk area, snack bar overhang, includes appliances and has a French door to the back patio. Master has a private bath with double sinks, stand-alone shower, whirlpool tub and walk in closet. Plenty of storage space in the basement or a blank slate to finish as your dream rec room (already has rough in for 3rd bath and additional access from garage). With high efficiency furnace & HWH and 2X6 framing this home is a winner!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,819 (−6.2%)
$51,500 + $260,400
$311,900
2024
$3,004 (−6.7%)
$44,800 + $255,600
$300,400
2023
$3,221 (+11.3%)
$42,600 + $278,900
$321,500
2022
$2,894 (+13.8%)
$42,600 + $247,200
$289,800
2021
$2,543 (+5.5%)
$42,600 + $210,100
$252,700
2020
$2,411 (+3.2%)
$37,100 + $202,400
$239,500
2019
$2,336 (+1.3%)
$37,100 + $194,900
$232,000
2018
$2,305 (+6.8%)
$37,100 + $190,500
$227,600
2017
$2,158 (+1.1%)
$37,200 + $173,500
$210,700
2016
$2,135 (+1.5%)
$37,200 + $173,500
$210,700
2015
$2,104 (−27.3%)
$36,300 + $171,300
$207,600
2013
$2,895
$37,100 + $163,800
$200,900
Tax history for 6894 Rio Grande Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,819 (−6.2%)
$51,500 + $260,400
$311,900
2024
$3,004 (−6.7%)
$44,800 + $255,600
$300,400
2023
$3,221 (+11.3%)
$42,600 + $278,900
$321,500
2022
$2,894 (+13.8%)
$42,600 + $247,200
$289,800
2021
$2,543 (+5.5%)
$42,600 + $210,100
$252,700
2020
$2,411 (+3.2%)
$37,100 + $202,400
$239,500
2019
$2,336 (+1.3%)
$37,100 + $194,900
$232,000
2018
$2,305 (+6.8%)
$37,100 + $190,500
$227,600
2017
$2,158 (+1.1%)
$37,200 + $173,500
$210,700
2016
$2,135 (+1.5%)
$37,200 + $173,500
$210,700
2015
$2,104 (−27.3%)
$36,300 + $171,300
$207,600
2013
$2,895
$37,100 + $163,800
$200,900
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,914
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640607278010000016
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
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Primary Downstairs,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Whirlpool Tub
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer