Unique, charming, inviting, historic Porter house are just a few words to begin to describe this large 4,303 sq. ft. , 5 bedroom, 5 bath house nestled on a little over 1.5 acres of beautiful land. A wonderful house where family and friends can gather, entertain or just relax. This house features large rooms, that include a library (new built in bookcases); formal dining room, breakfast room, front room, very large kitchen, all SS appliances, and more. Extremely plentiful storage throughout. The yard is large for playing, entertaining, or just taking a stroll. Newer items in the house include roof, boiler, well, hot water tank, water softener, exterior paint. This house is in Porter, which allows permit parking at beach. Town of Chesterton is just minutes away for shopping or dining. SouthShore RR stop is minutes away with its developing new double track system for faster commutes to Chicago. By way of expressway, Chicago is less than an hour away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1888Year Built
1.54 acresLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Marius Kasniunas• Century 21 Circle
•219-874-2121 (broker)
•Claudia.Miller@c21Circle.com (broker)
Bought with Elizabeth Doherty• Coldwell Banker Realty
Completely remodeled historic Waverly Crest nestled in the woods of Porter, hosts 8 working fireplaces, 5-6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and a craft room. 3 car garage, new windows, new insulation, updated electronic heating system, gourmet kitchen with professional Kitchen Aid appiances, hard wood and stone floors and imported hand painted tiles from Italy, Spain and Colombia. This home also has billiard room, breakfast room, sun porch, double living room, built-ins and more. Surrounded by structured gardens, 1.5 acres of lawn, woods and a cobble stone court yard. Waverly Crest is just 1.5 miles from Porter beach, 45 min from downtown Chicago and . 5 miles from National Park South Shore train station. Dune Land School District.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #258786
Mar 1, 2011
Listing Removed
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Mar 1, 2010
Listed
$395,000
$92/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #238352
Apr 20, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 20, 2009
Listed
$420,000
$98/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #112210
Jul 14, 2004
Listed
$259,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,904 (+4.9%)
$47,400 + $381,300
$428,700
2023
$4,677 (+7.4%)
$43,800 + $362,200
$406,000
2022
$4,355 (+14.4%)
$43,800 + $337,100
$380,900
2021
$3,808 (+6.7%)
$43,800 + $287,600
$331,400
2020
$3,568 (+17.2%)
$38,000 + $266,800
$304,800
2019
$3,043 (+3.7%)
$38,000 + $219,500
$257,500
2018
$2,936 (+1.6%)
$38,000 + $210,500
$248,500
2017
$2,891 (+0.5%)
$40,900 + $203,200
$244,100
2016
$2,878 (+5.7%)
$40,900 + $203,200
$244,100
2015
$2,724 (−16.1%)
$38,900 + $193,900
$232,800
2013
$3,245
$37,700 + $177,300
$215,000
Tax history for 945 Waverly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,904 (+4.9%)
$47,400 + $381,300
$428,700
2023
$4,677 (+7.4%)
$43,800 + $362,200
$406,000
2022
$4,355 (+14.4%)
$43,800 + $337,100
$380,900
2021
$3,808 (+6.7%)
$43,800 + $287,600
$331,400
2020
$3,568 (+17.2%)
$38,000 + $266,800
$304,800
2019
$3,043 (+3.7%)
$38,000 + $219,500
$257,500
2018
$2,936 (+1.6%)
$38,000 + $210,500
$248,500
2017
$2,891 (+0.5%)
$40,900 + $203,200
$244,100
2016
$2,878 (+5.7%)
$40,900 + $203,200
$244,100
2015
$2,724 (−16.1%)
$38,900 + $193,900
$232,800
2013
$3,245
$37,700 + $177,300
$215,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.54 Acres
Year renovated
1888
Sq. Ft.
4,303
Year built
1888
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640325301003000026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas, Other, Radiant
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 7
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 12
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Other, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 4,300
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 2150.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,150
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,300
Property Information
Year Built: 1888
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 215
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: N380 W311.14 SW EX 10 RD & 80 RD NW COR & PAR SOLD 1.536A 25-37-6
Tax Annual Amount: $3,568
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,303
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: 1888
County: Porter County
APN: 640325301003000026
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
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Schools
Westchester Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Chesterton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$504,000 – $610,000
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