$415,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

437 Lost Tree Dr Chesterton, IN 46304

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,720 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$112 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brummitt Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover this stunning 4 (or 5!) bedroom, 3.5 bath home nestled on a serene, wooded lot in the highly sought-after Villages of Sand Creek. The main floor boasts a grand foyer entrance leading to a formal living space with a cozy fireplace, a spacious dining room, and a private home office. The eat-in kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances and ample counter space, is both functional and inviting, while main-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms await, including a luxurious master suite with an ensuite bath and a private balcony overlooking the picturesque backyard. The oversized two-car garage provides access to a unique bonus space with a private entrance--ideal for use as a home gym, game room, craft area, or fifth bedroom. The finished basement is designed for entertaining, complete with a large wet bar, a second fireplace, and a newly updated bathroom featuring heated floors and a spacious spa-like walk-in shower. Located just an hour from downtown Chicago, Chesterton offers easy access to major highways and train lines, all within an award-winning school district. This exceptional home combines comfort, style, and convenience--schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stefanie Neal

BHHS Executive Group RE License #RB18001872 Listed on: 01/14/2025

BHHS Executive Group RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Markovich Serocinski

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14051346

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,906

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 107 x 132

HOA Fees

  • $65 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Brummitt Elementary School
  • Chesterton Middle School
  • Chesterton High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • 1St American Management Association, Phone Number (219) 464-3536
  • Villages Of Sand Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640432356004000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,906

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$65 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level, Sink
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Reso Association Amenities: Jogging Path, Playground
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA403
  • Subdivision Name: Villages of Sand Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2720
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Wet Bar, Tile Counters, Pantry, Entrance Foyer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning, Recreation Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Acres: 0.3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 65
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: 1st American Management
  • Phone: 2194643536
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 107 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640432356004000023
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4906.3

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Chesterton High School
  • Elementary School: Brummitt Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Donnelly Hecht Family Living Trust and Hecht Corey G
Bought by
Singh Jagdish
Seller's Agent
Stefanie Neal
BHHS Executive Group RE
Buyer's Agent
Judy Markovich Serocinski
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-12.61%
Views
557
Current Estimated Value
$451,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.97%
Original Mortgage
$352,750
Outstanding Balance
$352,152
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,112

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2020
Sold by
Hecht Corey G and Donnelly Shannon M
Bought by
Hecht Corey G and Donnelly Shannon M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2019
Closed on
Jun 17, 2020
Sold by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Bought by
Hecht Corey G and Donnelly Shannon M
Seller's Agent
Dan Robinson
Crosstown Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$338,900
Sold Price
$338,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$321,955
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
Vantil Jeffrey S and Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb and Christiana Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $338,900 Fidelity National Title
Sheriffs Deed $320,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $352,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,955 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $415,000 -2.8% $112 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $426,900 -3.0% $115 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Price Changed $439,900 -2.2% $118 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $449,900 -3.2% $121 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $464,900 -2.1% $125 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $474,900 +40.1% $128 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $338,900 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2019 12/23/19 For Sale $338,900 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $4,906 $464,400 $82,600 $381,800
2023 $4,886 $437,600 $76,400 $361,200
2022 $4,591 $407,900 $76,400 $331,500
2021 $4,418 $391,000 $76,400 $314,600
2020 $4,391 $388,600 $66,800 $321,800
2019 $4,004 $354,800 $66,800 $288,000
2018 $3,859 $342,100 $66,800 $275,300
2017 $3,828 $339,400 $66,800 $272,600
2016 $3,716 $329,600 $73,800 $255,800
2014 $3,549 $318,000 $70,000 $248,000
2013 -- $302,700 $70,400 $232,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 814928

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-04-32-356-004.000-023