$319,999
$16K PRICE DROP

1040 Waverly Rd Chesterton, IN 46304

Estimated payment $1,940/month

Total Views 4,806
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,527 Sq Ft
$127 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Newton Yost Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home perfectly situated on a corner lot in Porter, Indiana--just 2 miles from Porter Beach. Step inside to find the enclosed 3 seasons room--ideal for a home office, craft space, or cozy retreat, kitchen, formal dining room, and sunken living room. This unique 3 bedroom layout offers a distinctive floor plan perfect for privacy and flexibility. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each feature their own private staircase entrances, creating the ideal space for guests or a home office. Bedroom 3 is conveniently located on the main floor. The screened-in back porch overlooks a tranquil live koi pond, creating the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The front porch, built with durable Ipe wood, offers timeless beauty and exceptional resistance to the elements and insects. The enclosed basement is designed for entertaining, complete with a built-in bar! You'll also find a large storage area and spacious mechanical room downstairs. This all-brick beauty offers the perfect balance of comfort, historical character, and convenience. Located close to major highway access, South Shore Train Dune Park Station, and the gorgeous Indiana Dunes State Park! Don't miss your chance to call it home--schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

Jessica Colburn-Hernandez

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB20001049 Listed on: 09/11/2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,839

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,527 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Newton Yost Elementary School
  • Chesterton Middle School
  • Chesterton High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stephens Waverly Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640326284004000026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,839

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Few Trees, Front Yard, Corner Lot
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2007
  • Subdivision Name: Stephens Waverly
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2527
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Aluminum Frames
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Laminate Counters, Double Vanity
  • Basement: Full, Storage Space, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.37
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Enclosed, Front Porch, Deck
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Gravel, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chesterton Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.2
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640326284004000026
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2839

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Chesterton High School
  • Elementary School: Newton Yost Elementary School

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,697 $254,400 $43,400 $211,000
2023 $2,520 $240,400 $40,500 $199,900
2022 $2,500 $226,100 $40,500 $185,600
2021 $2,302 $207,600 $40,500 $167,100
2020 $2,142 $193,500 $38,800 $154,700
2019 $1,831 $166,100 $38,800 $127,300
2018 $1,891 $167,300 $38,800 $128,500
2017 $1,894 $167,600 $38,800 $128,800
2016 $1,904 $168,600 $42,500 $126,100
2014 $1,701 $152,100 $38,400 $113,700
2013 -- $146,300 $39,200 $107,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/21/2025 09/21/25 Price Changed $319,999 -4.7% $127 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 For Sale $335,900 -- $133 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Limestone Title And Escrow L
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $142,653 FHA
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jessica Colburn-Hernandez

Better Homes and Gardens Real

(219) 400-8643

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Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 827610

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-03-26-284-004.000-026