$275,000

1198 N Babcock Road, Chesterton, IN 46304

2 beds |
1 bath |
1,860 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
1.7acre lot
2 car garage
$148/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Escape to your own 1.7-acre private retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes! This classic Cape Cod-style home blends cozy charm with incredible potential. Step inside to find two comfortable bedrooms plus a spacious open loft that's perfect for a home office, playroom, or easy conversion to a third bedroom. The flowing layout and natural light create a warm, inviting atmosphere ready for your personal touch. Outside, the possibilities are endless: a stocked fish pond for quiet evenings, a large tool shed for projects and storage, and a chicken coop (chickens not included!) for the hobby farmer in you. The expansive, mostly level lot offers plenty of room to garden, play, or simply enjoy peaceful country living. Zoned Residential-2, this rare property allows you to run a home-based business,all while living on-site. Conveniently located with quick access to I-94, the South Shore train, shopping, and the beach. Bring your vision--this diamond in the rough is brimming with opportunity for homeowners, investors, or entrepreneurs alike. Schedule your private tour today and see the potential for yourself!

Listing Status:: Active
Listing Office:: Listing Leaders : (219) 462-5478
Listing Agent:: Brian Manning :
MLS ID:: 830986

General: Cathedral Ceiling(s)Laminate CountersEntrance FoyerCeiling Fan(s)
Rooms: Bedroom 2Primary BedroomLiving RoomLoftKitchenDining Room
Appliances: DryerWasherRefrigeratorGas Range
Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupWasher HookupLower Level
Basement: Sump PumpUnfinished
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas

General: Storage
Other Structures: Front Porch
Parking: Off StreetPavedGarage Faces FrontAsphaltAdditional Parking

Windows: Insulated Windows
General: One and One Half

Originating MLS: nira
School District: Duneland School Corporation
County: Porter

Zoning: PARC IN NE NOF RR & S I-94 4-36-6 1.7A DR435 P265640604200011000024
View: Pond

Utilities: Cable AvailableWater ConnectedSewer ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedElectricity Connected100 Amp ServiceCircuit Breakers
Water: PublicWell
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: nira

This listing courtesy of Brian Manning, Listing Leaders

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Location

Schools Nearby

Newton Yost Elementary School

100 W Beam St, Chesterton, IN, 46304

Grades KG-4

1.67 miles away

Chesterton Middle School

651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304

Grades 7-8

2.35 miles away

Chesterton High School

2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN, 46304

Grades 9-12

2.41 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.