Three parcels on US Hwy 20 just east of County Line Rd zoned commercial for Development or Recreation! Prime opportunity to own a very unique commercial property in Porter County. On the west side of the property is Burns ditch, a branch of the Little Calumet River which allows you to travel to Lake Michigan by boat or by kayak. Along the north side of the property is Willow Creek which has many species of fish that navigate these waters. This includes Chinook and Coho salmon, steelhead trout and carp to name a few. It is Conveniently located on Highway 20, minutes away from I-94, SR 249, SR 51, and US 12. A 45-minute drive from Chicago and a 4-minute drive to beautiful West Beach. Use this property for your own recreation or a commercial endeavor. According to the City of Portage Planning and zoning department this vacant land is zoned BP for Business Park. There are many potential uses for this property which include:Institutional/public: government office, trade/ business school, office/service: office/showroom, contractor office/warehouse, design/planning office, financial office, general printing/shipping center, art studio. Commercial: sports training facility. Industrial: food and beverage production, light industrial assembly and distribution, light industrial processing and distribution. Research center warehouse and distribution facility, wholesale facility. Special Exception uses of: Communication/utility: above ground utility facility, wireless telecommunication facility. Commercial: Auto repair/ service center, commercial recreation facility, indoor dry-cleaning service, commercial greenhouse, commercial recreational vehicle sales facility, truck sales and service. Industrial: Mini warehouse/self-storage facility, outdoor storage (accessory use). This property contains so many exciting possibilities and potential uses, but buyers must do their own due diligence. The property is being sold AS-IS. Bring your ideas and offers today.
Vacant landProperty Type
3.17 acresLot Size
$24,259Price/Acres
Listed by Kristina Smith• Coldwell Banker Market Connect
4.8 acres in prime commercial/industrial corridor of Portage near the Port. Over 380 feet of frontage on US 20/Melton Road directly across from the South entrance to Ameriplex at the Port. Zoned C1 - Commercial, excellent opportunity for multiple business/commercial application. Excellent exposure to approximately 15,000 autos per day. Ready to develop, level and all utilities to site. Directly South of Jensen Drive.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #397826
Jul 14, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2016
Listed
$143,000
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #315770
Aug 23, 2013
Listing Removed
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Oct 3, 2012
Listed
$143,000
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #147860
Jan 13, 2006
Listed
$400,000
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #99011458
Mar 24, 2000
Listing Removed
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Sep 12, 1999
Listed
$75,000
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #99005385
Mar 24, 2000
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 1999
Listed
$75,000
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2015
$337 (−10.4%)
$12,300
2013
$376
$12,800
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Vacant Land
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Porter County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2025.
HC
Highway Commercial District
The HC district highway commercial is intended to provide a land use category for the special type of commercial activity that locates around interchange areas. This district should be used around the interstate and tollway interchanges. The provisions that regulate this land use district should be sensitive to the special needs and characteristics of interchange areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Hotel / motel
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Portage, IN • 46368
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Melton Rd
$68,870
$8,030 under list price of $77K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $165K to $250K.