235 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
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OFF MARKET

$943,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,378 sqft (on 37.70 acres)

235 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304

Est. Refi. Payment $5,590/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 2, 2023 for $850,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$944K
Since last month
Increased$11K (+1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$44K (+4.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$87K (+10.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +480% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$937K
July 2026$926K
June 2026$918K
May 2026$928K
April 2026$912K
March 2026$901K
February 2026$880K
January 2026$855K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
902 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN
0.71
Single-Family Home
$765,000
07/23/26
4
3.5
4,356
229 Barberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN
0.68
Single-Family Home
$550,000
10/20/25
4
3.5
3,909
246 White Thorne Ln, Valparaiso, IN
0.90
Single-Family Home
$585,000
08/25/26
3
2.5
2,228
333 Mount Jackson Ave, Chesterton, IN
1.04
Single-Family Home
$430,000
09/30/25
4
2
2,450
255 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN
0.92
Single-Family Home
$369,900
07/17/26
3
2
1,948
975 N 250 E, Chesterton, IN
0.84
Single-Family Home
$350,000
02/27/26
4
2.5
3,828
328 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN
0.99
Single-Family Home
$435,000
08/07/26
3
2.5
2,336
997 N 250 E, Chesterton, IN
1.07
Single-Family Home
$515,000
12/12/25
3
2.5
2,610
222 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN
0.60
Single-Family Home
$1,179,000
02/20/26
5
5.5
8,432
1020 N 250 E, Chesterton, IN
1.37
Single-Family Home
$449,000
04/16/26
3
1.5
1,658

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
907 Buckthorne Ct, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.36
$643,200
4
4
4,479
Off Market
239 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.46
$879,000
5
3.5
4,410
For Sale
238 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.51
$843,200
4
3.5
4,397
Off Market
222 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.60
$1,179,000
5
5.5
8,432
Recently Sold
245 Barberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.61
$641,400
3
3.5
3,122
Off Market
231 Barberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.64
$289,900
-
-
-
For Sale
219 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.66
$2,100,000
6
7
9,213
Recently Sold
229 Barberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.68
$576,700
4
3.5
3,909
Off Market
902 Crabapple Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.71
$765,000
4
3.5
4,356
Recently Sold
238 White Thorne Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.76
$934,300
4
4.5
5,862
Off Market
249 Whitethorne Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
0.85
$1,354,100
5
5
6,683
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1857
Lot Size
37.7 acres
Living Area
2,378 sqft
Price/Sqft
$397
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Rare opportunity to own a restored 1857 farmhouse, vintage barn and outbuildings on 37.7 acres of rich topography, including rolling tillable land; woods, and 800+ running-feet of Coffee Creek. A labor of love went into the restoration of this 4-bedroom home with basement. The farmhouse has 9-ft. ceilings on the main, wide trim, hardwood floors, 2 main floor bedrooms, 2 main floor baths, claw-foot tub and main floor laundry, The great room showcases a beam ceiling, pegged hardwood floors, raised hearth fireplace and a large bow window. Kitchen has cherry cabinets, solid surface counters, stainless appliances. Upstairs bedrooms share a large walk-in closet. The back mud room opens to a large new deck and firepit. Heated 3-car garage has a loft, and a 36x84 Quonset building has 200 amp service and double -door pull through access. Outbuildings are on separate electrical service. New Central Air. Bring your horses, pets, RV, snowmobiles, vehicles or sports gear that need their own place.
235 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,378 sqft single-family home built in 1857. It last sold for $850,000 on Oct 2, 2023 (4% below the $889,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $943,700, with a rent estimate of $2,717/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Roxanne Gottleber
RE/MAX Lifestyles, (219) 462-2121
Jay Gottleber
RE/MAX Lifestyles, (219) 462-2121
Bought with: David Whitehead, RE/MAX Lifestyles, (219) 462-2121
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#532129

Home Details for 235 E Tratebas Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior Entry,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2378 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Softener RentedLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Great Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedExterior: Other, Storage
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Creek, StreamRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 648Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2378

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1857
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 640720126003000005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $889,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: ChestertonCommunity: None
School Information
High School: Chesterton Senior High SchoolHigh School District: Duneland School Corporation

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2378 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 37.7 Acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 532129Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2378

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2023
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #532129
Sold
$850,000
Jul 11, 2023
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #532129
Contingent
$889,000
Jun 17, 2023
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #532129
Listed For Sale
$889,000
Jan 1, 2022
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #491564
ListingRemoved
Apr 21, 2021
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #491564
Listed For Sale
$924,900

Market trends in Chesterton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$377K
$14.04KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
Price per sq ft
$160
$2MoM
Available listings
62
3MoM

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What Locals Say about Chesterton

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say kids play outside

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Charles Gard
    "Very dog friendly! Lots of parks and wooded trails. Dogs welcome at farmer’s markets and restaurants with outdoor seating."
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  • Gregkoz1
    "They’d like open spaces and other dog owners who live here. It is a dog friendly area. There are great dog parks nearby"
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  • Charles G.
    "Safe, quiet-good schools! Bedroom community minutes from Lake Michigan & Indiana Dunes National Park. Quaint town square with family friendly dining options & a farmer’s market most weekends. Less than an hour to downtown Chicago Loop. "
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  • Celine S.
    "Chesterton is fine but boring not much going on which could be both good and bad. Great restaurants and 1 or 2 parks. "
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  • Bnoele1819
    "Quick, easy. My oldest daughter already recognizes where we’re going by which route we take! She’s 2, and recognizes where we are. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Family community. people are very friendly. Lots of activities for children. Close to the national lake shore. European Market every saturday. Nice dining and shops. "
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  • Shawnsvaio
    "I have lived here for 57 years. And it is still a quiet and respectful neighborhood. Raids are well maintained and homes are also nicely maintained. "
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  • Staci_ippo1
    "I wouldn’t like someone leaving their dogs poop in my yard! Be respectful, of it was your house you wouldn’t like it either."
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  • Svalpatic1840
    "Love it. It’s an amazing town. I was born here and I never want to live anywhere else. It’s quiet and has good access to major highways"
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  • Mcase88
    "Small and cozy, Chesterton is a lovely little town. Has stores conveniently close and yet does not feel crowded or commercialized. "
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  • Hirthas
    "Great schools! This town is friendly with many parks and green spaces. Also near the lakefront. Any family would be happy here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Best schools , best neighborhood, very quiet and less trashy Safe , parks , many stores Affordable prices for rent"
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  • Joel P.
    "The commute is good I’m close to the major highways & the neighboring city’s good restaurants & stores "
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  • Michelle B.
    "Wonderful safe old fashioned town. The type of town you can leave your car and your house unlocked , take a walk alone at night and be safe ... the down side is there isn’t much to do , and most of the business close ( even on the weekends) by 10pm "
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  • Victoriabaker0227
    "Great home town but not a lot of diversity and a lot of “good old boys.” Most people are union workers at the mill. "
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  • Keds530
    "I was raised in this town in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Couldn’t wait to get out! Now I’m back and it’s a wonderful community!"
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  • Bambi H.
    "We have that European market every weekend. And Halloween is always fine and there’s lots of trick-or-treaters."
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  • Janet C.
    "Quit place. Helpful, friendly, nice place.. clean... did not didturb nieghbor.... i love to stay here in our street"
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  • Patricia
    "lived here for years. people are very friendly and the neighborhood is quiet. everyone you encounter is pretty friendly and helpful. "
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  • Jessica S.
    "It's a smaller town with great amenities and charm. it has cute shops and restaurants downtown and still has that country feel"
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  • Tmvolom
    "it's so unbelievably boring and depressing. don't live here. it's peaceful, but there isnt much opportunity. The school system is awful"
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  • Jessica S.
    "I've lived in Porter County all my life and people are friendly and it's a nice place to live. recently moved to Chesterton and my family and I love it!!"
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Frequently asked questions about 235 E Tratebas Rd

  • What is 235 E Tratebas Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 235 E Tratebas Rd in Chesterton, IN is $943,700.
  • What is the price history for 235 E Tratebas Rd?
    235 E Tratebas Rd in Chesterton, IN last sold for $850,000 in October 2023.
  • Is Chesterton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chesterton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chesterton?
    The median sale price in Chesterton is $377K. That is up $14.04K from the prior month.
  • Does 235 E Tratebas Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 235 E Tratebas Rd in Chesterton, IN has laundry facilities.
  • Does 235 E Tratebas Rd have a yard?
    Yes, 235 E Tratebas Rd in Chesterton, IN has a yard.

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