Seller's Agent in 2025
Patty Raffin
McColly Real Estate
(219) 840-3636
8 in this area
78 Total Sales
85 E Ballard Dr Chesterton, IN 46304
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,120
Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- Neighborhood Views
- Brummitt Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Living Room
About This Home
As of October 2025Check out this charming ranch home near the Indiana Dunes State Park with its 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached 2 car garage and outstanding location with endless potential. Tap into the opportunity to create the home of your dreams with the solid bones of classic hardwood flooring, open flow to kitchen and dining with all appliances included, making your move-in seamless and convenient. The newer HVAC system ensures year-round comfort while the close proximity to the South Shore Rail Line assures an easy commute to final destination stops of Chicago or South Bend. The property lies adjacent to highways, rails, bike trails parks, Lake Michigan shoreline beaches, shopping and dining. While this home is in need of updating and attention, it offers a blank canvas ready for your personal touch to reimagine and restore. House is being sold As Is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
McColly Real Estate License #RB14038965 Listed on: 09/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,377
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Interior Spaces
- 1,120 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Neighborhood Views
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Yost Elementary School
- Westchester Intermediate
- Chesterton Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Waverly Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640324357001000026
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 15, 2025
Closed on
Oct 3, 2025
Sold by
Callahan Barbara A
Bought by
Dunes Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Patty Raffin
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Redman
Dunes Realty, LLC
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$165,201
Premium/Discount to List
$5,201
3.25%
Views
63
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.53%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Community Title |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 10/03/25 | Sold | $165,201 | +3.3% | $148 / Sq Ft |
| 09/18/2025 09/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/15/2025 09/15/25 | For Sale | $160,000 | -- | $143 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,279 | $141,600 | $31,800 | $109,800 |
| 2023 | $1,307 | $133,000 | $29,400 | $103,600 |
| 2022 | $1,287 | $124,200 | $29,400 | $94,800 |
| 2021 | $1,073 | $110,700 | $29,400 | $81,300 |
| 2020 | $1,049 | $109,100 | $27,000 | $82,100 |
| 2019 | $865 | $93,900 | $27,000 | $66,900 |
| 2018 | $788 | $90,100 | $27,000 | $63,100 |
| 2017 | $794 | $93,600 | $27,000 | $66,600 |
| 2016 | $808 | $94,700 | $29,600 | $65,100 |
| 2014 | $687 | $84,900 | $26,700 | $58,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,100 | $27,300 | $54,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Patty Raffin
-
Amy Redman
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amy Redman
Dunes Realty, LLC
(219) 617-6700
1 in this area
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 827769
APN: 64-03-24-357-001.000-026
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