$399,000
$6K PRICE DROP

1609 Melanie Ln Chesterton, IN 46304

Estimated payment $2,504/month

Total Views 5,742
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,954 Sq Ft
$204 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Newton Yost Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers comfort, style, and scenic views of the golf course and pond. Enjoy a spacious 2-car garage and an open-concept main level featuring vaulted ceilings, rich wood floors, and a cozy fireplace. The living space flows effortlessly into the kitchen and eat-in dining area--perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with elegant quartz countertops, 42" soft-close cabinets, custom tile backsplash, and sleek stainless steel appliances. Retreat to the primary suite, complete with a sunlit walk-in closet, spa-inspired bathroom, custom double-sink vanity, beautifully tiled walk-in shower, and frameless glass enclosure. The finished lower level offers even more living space, including 9-foot ceilings, daylight windows, a large family room, third bedroom, full bath, and laundry room with washer and dryer included. Additional upgrades include custom window treatments, designer lighting, a composite deck, enhanced soundproofing, a tankless water heater, and more. Ideally located across from Sand Creek Golf Course and less than 1-hour from Chicago! Enjoy the ease of the nearby Indiana Dunes, trains, major expressways, and a growing downtown district!

Listing Agent

Stefanie Neal

BHHS Executive Group RE License #RB18001872 Listed on: 07/29/2025

BHHS Executive Group RE

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,659

Year Built

  • Built in 2024

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $265 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Golf Course

Home Design

  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Brummit Elementary School
  • Westchester Intermediate
  • Chesterton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640705105005000023

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, snow removal, maintenance structure
  • Viking Built Homes Association, Phone Number (708) 296-0908
  • The Villages Subdivision

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,659

Year Built

Built in 2024

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$265 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Wooded, Paved
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Golf Course, Pond
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: None
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Maintenance Structure
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA403
  • Subdivision Name: The Villages
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1364
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 590
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Front Porch, Deck
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Other, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 265
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Viking Built Homes
  • Phone: (708) 296-0908
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation
  • Middle Or Junior School: Westchester Intermediate

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640705105005000023
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1659.26

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Chesterton High School
  • Elementary School: Brummit Elementary

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8 $170,400 $84,000 $86,400
2023 $8 $300 $300 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Price Changed $399,000 -1.5% $204 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $404,900 +1.5% $207 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Sold $399,000 -0.2% $204 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 For Sale $399,900 -- $205 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $399,000 Greater Indiana Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $319,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 825123

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-07-05-105-005.000-023

Indiana Porter County Chesterton 46304

1609 Melanie Ln, Chesterton, IN

For Sale

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