Kim Odegard
eXp Realty, LLC
(219) 501-5626
185 Total Sales
1 in Porter
$230,000 Price
85 E Ballard Dr Chesterton, IN 46304
Porter AreaEstimated Value: $164,000 - $215,326
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,120
Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,377
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 11,108 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,120 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Neighborhood Views
- Crawl Space
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
- 100 Amp Service
- Well
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Waverly Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640324357001000026
Ownership History
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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
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
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,037
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Chesterton, IN
-
Kim Odegard
-
Shena Penachio
Shena Penachio
Responds QuicklySkyward Realty
(219) 351-6993
45 Total Sales
1 in Porter
$163,000 Price
-
Jeff McCormick
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
(219) 491-2854
701 Total Sales
3 in Porter
$250K - $325K Price Range
-
Dawn Laskowski
Dawn Laskowski
Weichert, Realtors-Moke Agency
(219) 312-8688
71 Total Sales
4 in Porter
$90K - $410K Price Range
-
Brent Wright
Brent Wright
McColly Real Estate
(219) 248-2295
297 Total Sales
3 in Porter
$295K - $320K Price Range
-
Annette McIntyre
Annette McIntyre
(219) 402-1508
113 Total Sales
1 in Porter
$289,900 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | Community Title |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,397 | $144,900 | $38,300 | $106,600 |
| 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
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Patty Raffin
Seller's Agent in 2025
Patty Raffin
McColly Real Estate
(219) 840-3636
87 Total Sales
-
Amy Redman
AR
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amy Redman
Dunes Realty, LLC
(219) 617-6700
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 827769
APN: 64-03-24-357-001.000-026
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