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Indiana Dunes
Rural Neighborhood in Beverly Shores, Indiana
Porter County 46304, 46360
Homes
Privacy and unobstructed views are highly coveted perks of living on the shoreline, though many residents dwell deeper in the brush, where quiet and proximity to the dunes are equally sought-after. Beverly Shores' historic cottages are tucked into the dense woods, branching off single-lane residential streets. Others overlook the water, boasting international-style architecture or modern lake house façades. Their long, paved driveways aren’t so different from those of the ranch-style homes and bungalows next door in the Town of Pines. Farther down the beach, Dune Acres’ Prairie Homes feature expansive windows, resting atop tall, grassy bluffs. While custom single-family homes range in price from $800,000 to $2 million, those farther inland with less square footage are priced between $200,000 and $500,000. Attached garages and minimalist landscaping enhance the neighborhood’s original, vintage atmosphere.
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Parks
Indiana Dunes National Park holds one of the most diverse ecosystems on the continent, where a handful of history’s greatest ecologists have conducted their studies over the last century. “There’s nothing quite like it,” Moon explains. “Anywhere around Beverly Shores, you’re within walking distance of the national park. It has contour and character, one of the best areas in Northwest Indiana for that kind of terrain.” Stretching 15 miles along the Indiana Coast on Lake Michigan, the park covers 15,000 acres and has 50 miles of trails, including the Calumet and Porter Brickyard bike trails. Enveloped by the national park is Indiana Dunes State Park, where Sandhill Cranes perch and tree frogs sing. From fishing to sunbathing, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, the dunes are an attraction year-round for both residents and out-of-towners.
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Schools
Students are divided between two districts: Duneland School Corporation and Michigan City Area Schools. Those in Duneland will begin at Yost Elementary and Chesterton Middle School, earning a B-plus and A-minus on Niche, respectively. Chesterton Senior High School earns an A, offering advanced placement courses and dual enrollment opportunities with both Purdue Northwest and Ivy Tech Community College. Those zoned for Michigan City begin at Pine Elementary before heading to Barker Middle School, both of which earn a C-plus on Niche. Michigan City High School earns a B-plus, encouraging students to partake in their wide array of extracurriculars like the National Honor Society.
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Transportation
Route 12 and Route 20 run parallel to Interstate 94, all three stretching across the coast. Residents branch off on Route 49 to reach Chesterton, 3 miles south, while Route 12 reaches approximately the same distance northeast into Michigan City. “The South Shore Line (SSL) takes commuters to work in less than an hour,” Moon says. “It’s a 45-minute ride to Downtown Chicago.” Both the Dune Park and Beverly Shores Metra stations are part of the SSL, connecting Northwest Indiana to Chicagoland. Drivers can take I-90 38 miles into the city, or 43 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport. The closest emergency room is located about 6 miles east in the New Franciscan Health Medical Center, just south of Michigan City on I-94.
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Shopping and Dining
The nearby hubs of Chesterton and Michigan City, both within 3 miles of the national park, lend amenities and eateries to the Indiana Dunes community. “Both have downtown areas with restaurants and things like that,” Moon says. “There are some pockets closer to the dunes with a gas station or market, but for everything else, you’re pretty much going to those surrounding areas.”Historic Downtown Chesterton orients around Calumet Road, where Lucrezia Café has been serving classic Italian fare out of a Victorian mansion since 1998. Diners can bask in the kitschy décor or take in the rays on the patio, where the tallest Japanese Maple tree in Northwest Indiana perches out front. Boutiques neighbor ice cream parlors and small businesses like The Willow Shop plant nursery. Greasy cravings are best satiated at The Original George’s Gyros Spot, a family-owned operation serving classic Italian sausage, cheese dogs and gyro platters for more than 20 years. The essentials are shopped at Jewel-Osco, or at Michigan City Plaza off Route 20, where ALDI and Menards sit next to Walmart Supercenter. Closer to home, Goblin and the Grocer in Beverly Shores is a quaint market and pub selling everything from fresh bread to meats and artisan kitchenware.
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Written By
Dana Chesser
Video By
Antoine Allen
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Meghan Maddox
Meghan Maddox
Responds QuicklyMTM Realty Group
(219) 259-5129
155 Total Sales
1 in Indiana Dunes
$799,000 Price
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Drake Phillips
Drake Phillips
(219) 440-6576
35 Total Sales
1 in Indiana Dunes
$468,000 Price
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Shawn Smead
Shawn Smead
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
(219) 240-0194
61 Total Sales
1 in Indiana Dunes
$885,000 Price
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Shena Omotola
Shena Omotola
Skyward Realty
(219) 351-6993
51 Total Sales
1 in Indiana Dunes
$220,000 Price
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Jason Moon
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
(219) 351-6237
622 Total Sales
1 in Indiana Dunes
$850,000 Price
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Michelle Zupan
Michelle Zupan
Key Realty Indiana, LLC
(219) 500-8408
217 Total Sales
1 in Indiana Dunes
$87,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Brincka Cross Gardens
Indiana Dunes State Park
National Park Service
- Trails
- Visitor Center
Thomas Centennial Park
- Playground
- Events
Indiana Dunes National Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Fishing
Robert L. Waskom Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Washington Park
Mount Baldy Beach
Indian Springs Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Train
Dune Park (Chesterton) Station
Bus
1598 1068 W Dunes HWY (Dunes Station)
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Indiana Dunes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Indiana Dunes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Indiana Dunes, Beverly Shores sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Indiana Dunes, Beverly Shores over the last 12 months is $468,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Sale Price
$468,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$616,875
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$537,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,125
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,008
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,164
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,084
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,088
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,881
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
39.7%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
52''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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