This beautiful home is located close to amenities yet has the benefit of being on 2.5 pristine acres. This charming cape cod style home is a 3 bed 3 bath and is ready to make your own! This home and property has been well taken care of and would make a wonderful family or starter home. This farmhouse also has the original milkhouse which now is being used a storage shed. The pole barn is 30x40 insulated, heated, and has its own separate utilities. House and shed roof are new in 2020 and the pole barn's metal roof was replaced in 2018. Perfect for projects or possibly your next business venture! Come take a look this home won't last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Chuprinskas• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Listed by Jamie Garcia-Crisman• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Bought with Valerie Baumgart• Listing Leaders Northwest
What a dream! You can have the best of both worlds in this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2100 sq. ft ranch which sits on 2.5 sprawling country acres and yet close to city conveniences! New carpet and laminate flooring throughout this beautifully decorated and maintained home! Freshly painted and super clean, this home is move-in ready! All appliances stay! (Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher) The options are endless in your 40 X 30 HEATED POLE BARN which comfortably fits 4 cars plus plenty of additional storage for all your toys, and YES, horses are allowed! Unbelievably LOW TAXES, ($685 per year!!!!) and terrific Duneland schools! Call today and schedule an appointment to view this desirable property!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #248426
Sep 8, 2009
Listed
$169,900
$82/sq ft
+5
What a dream! This wonderful ranch sits on 2.5 acres. New carpet and laminate flooring throughout home. All appliances stay. Possible 3rd bedroom in finished attic. Heated pole barn comfortably fits 2 large cars and plenty of storage. Call today and schedule an appointment to view this amazing home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,801 (+20.3%)
$64,000 + $168,900
$232,900
2023
$1,497 (+3.6%)
$53,400 + $144,300
$197,700
2022
$1,445 (+2.4%)
$53,400 + $130,700
$184,100
2021
$1,410 (+12.2%)
$53,400 + $119,900
$173,300
2020
$1,257 (+3.9%)
$46,400 + $108,300
$154,700
2019
$1,209 (+4.3%)
$46,400 + $97,900
$144,300
2018
$1,159 (+6.5%)
$46,400 + $94,400
$140,800
2017
$1,088 (−0.5%)
$48,300 + $88,500
$136,800
2016
$1,094 (+4.2%)
$48,300 + $88,500
$136,800
2015
$1,050 (+56.5%)
$46,300 + $84,900
$131,200
2013
$671
$44,300 + $73,000
$117,300
Tax history for 697 Meridian Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,801 (+20.3%)
$64,000 + $168,900
$232,900
2023
$1,497 (+3.6%)
$53,400 + $144,300
$197,700
2022
$1,445 (+2.4%)
$53,400 + $130,700
$184,100
2021
$1,410 (+12.2%)
$53,400 + $119,900
$173,300
2020
$1,257 (+3.9%)
$46,400 + $108,300
$154,700
2019
$1,209 (+4.3%)
$46,400 + $97,900
$144,300
2018
$1,159 (+6.5%)
$46,400 + $94,400
$140,800
2017
$1,088 (−0.5%)
$48,300 + $88,500
$136,800
2016
$1,094 (+4.2%)
$48,300 + $88,500
$136,800
2015
$1,050 (+56.5%)
$46,300 + $84,900
$131,200
2013
$671
$44,300 + $73,000
$117,300
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.51 Acres
Year renovated
1927
Sq. Ft.
2,066
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640636101001000006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R1
Low Density Single Family Residential District
This district is established for low density rural subdivisions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage