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Off market may 2024 for $235K

$302,059

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1201 S Babcock Rd, Porter, IN 46304

About this home

Looking for a property that is secluded with tree-lined borders of wooded views? Welcome to your New Home in Porter, IN. The Home offers a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2.5 Car Garage, Pole Barn, and an unifinshed basement to get creative with additional living space. The home has a metal roof, utility shed, hardwood floors, and plenty of outdoor space to entertain during those beautiful summer nights. The home borders the Prairie Duneland Trailhead. This home will not disappoint!

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

1.06 acresLot Size

$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maria Valdez • HomeSmart Realty Group

•219-472-2004 (broker)

•heyromanrealtor@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Non-Member Agent • Non-Member MLS Office

•219-795-3600 (broker)

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #541538

Redfin Estimate

$302,059

$67K since sold in May 2024$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 14.1% higher than the average sale price ($265K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$220,000
A
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$215,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,560 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$349,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,612 sq ft
820 Park Ave, Porter, IN 46304
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$275,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,468 sq ft
224 Haglund Rd, Burns Harbor, IN 46304
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$242,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
704 S 22nd St, Chesterton, IN 46304
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$287,000
F
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Market trends in 46304, IN

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

18 MoM

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4 beds4 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 1201 S Babcock Rd

Date

Event

Price

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #541538

May 3, 2024

Sold

$235,000

$157/sq ft

Mar 18, 2024

Price Changed

$249,000

$166/sq ft

Mar 11, 2024

Price Changed

$255,000

$170/sq ft

Mar 6, 2024

Price Changed

$260,000

$173/sq ft

Feb 22, 2024

Price Changed

$275,000

$183/sq ft

Feb 11, 2024

Price Changed

$285,000

$190/sq ft

Feb 3, 2024

Price Changed

$297,000

$198/sq ft

Jan 22, 2024

Price Changed

$318,000

$212/sq ft

Dec 14, 2023

Price Changed

$328,000

$219/sq ft

Nov 26, 2023

Price Changed

$330,000

$220/sq ft

Nov 10, 2023

Listed

$335,000

$223/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #480123

Oct 9, 2020

Sold

$220,000

$147/sq ft

Aug 19, 2020

Listed

$230,000

$153/sq ft

+11

Looking For Your Very Own Private Retreat?? Look No Further. This Home Is Perfectly Located In The Town Of Chesterton, With Over An Acre Of Serene Wooded Views. The Private Tree Lined Lot Boarders One Of The Best Walking Trails In Town- Prairie Duneland Trailhead. Large Pole Barn. Brand New Metal Roof, Siding, Deck And Anderson Windows Throughout. Original Hardwood Floors. The Lower Level Is Unfinished With Unlimited Possibilities For Added Living Space. Located Within The Award Winning Duneland School District.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,280 (+4.3%)

$48,000 + $250,700

$298,700

2024

$3,145 (+0.5%)

$38,400 + $243,700

$282,100

2023

$3,129 (+8.1%)

$35,500 + $231,100

$266,600

2022

$2,895 (+6.0%)

$35,500 + $214,600

$250,100

2021

$2,732 (+8.6%)

$35,500 + $198,000

$233,500

2020

$2,515 (+11.7%)

$30,900 + $183,900

$214,800

2019

$2,251 (+2.8%)

$30,900 + $152,500

$183,400

2018

$2,190 (+16.5%)

$30,900 + $147,000

$177,900

2017

$1,880 (−1.7%)

$33,200 + $132,900

$166,100

2016

$1,912 (+5.5%)

$33,200 + $132,900

$166,100

2015

$1,812 (−3.0%)

$31,600 + $126,800

$158,400

2013

$1,869

$30,600 + $112,900

$143,500

Tax history for 1201 S Babcock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,280 (+4.3%)

$48,000 + $250,700

$298,700

2024

$3,145 (+0.5%)

$38,400 + $243,700

$282,100

2023

$3,129 (+8.1%)

$35,500 + $231,100

$266,600

2022

$2,895 (+6.0%)

$35,500 + $214,600

$250,100

2021

$2,732 (+8.6%)

$35,500 + $198,000

$233,500

2020

$2,515 (+11.7%)

$30,900 + $183,900

$214,800

2019

$2,251 (+2.8%)

$30,900 + $152,500

$183,400

2018

$2,190 (+16.5%)

$30,900 + $147,000

$177,900

2017

$1,880 (−1.7%)

$33,200 + $132,900

$166,100

2016

$1,912 (+5.5%)

$33,200 + $132,900

$166,100

2015

$1,812 (−3.0%)

$31,600 + $126,800

$158,400

2013

$1,869

$30,600 + $112,900

$143,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.06 Acres

Year renovated

1981

Sq. Ft.

1,522

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Porter County

APN

640603301007000026

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached

Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Country Kitchen
Appliances: None
Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl

Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Storage
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Living Area
Living Area: 1,500
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1500.00
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,500
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1500.00
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1500.00

Property Information
Year Built: 1981
Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: GLENWOOD SUB LOT 3 DITCH DR417 P194
Tax Annual Amount: $2,915
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,522
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Porter County
APN: 640603301007000026

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Auction YN: No
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Newton Yost Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

Chesterton Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Porter, IN • 46304

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$287,000 – $348,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1140 S Babcock Road, Burns Harbor, IN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$318,482
1135 S Babcock Road, Porter, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$285,700
1130 S Babcock Road, Burns Harbor, IN 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$592,515
1420 Duffer Drive, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$335,047
3600 Drivers Way, Chesterton, IN 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2139 Sq. Ft.	$346,863
3525 Drivers Way, Chesterton, IN 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2633 Sq. Ft.	$424,012
1435 Duffer Drive, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2084 Sq. Ft.	$348,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
1125 S Babcock Road, Porter, IN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2430 Sq. Ft.	$432,382
1139 S Babcock Road, Porter, IN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2084 Sq. Ft.	$441,508
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3500 Drivers Way, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1541 Sq. Ft.	$314,716
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3584 Drivers Way, Chesterton, IN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3560 Sq. Ft.	$431,144

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3585 Drivers Way, Chesterton, IN 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$457,617
3654 Drivers Way, Chesterton, IN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2135 Sq. Ft.	$391,049
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1440 Duffer Drive, Chesterton, IN 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3640 Sq. Ft.	$424,723

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