509 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
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OFF MARKET

$241,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 988 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

509 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

Est. Refi. Payment $1,544/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 25, 2024 for $177,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$242K
Since last month
Decreased$900 (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$61K (+34.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$65K (+36.4%)
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 +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$242K
August 2026$242K
July 2026$244K
June 2026$235K
May 2026$211K
April 2026$190K
March 2026$187K
February 2026$187K
January 2026$188K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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
507 E Indiana Ave, Chesterton, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$210,000
12/12/25
3
1.5
945
420 Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$267,900
10/10/25
3
2
1,568
511 E Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$275,000
03/06/26
4
2
2,375
302 Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$242,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,900
125 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN
0.62
Single-Family Home
$219,600
10/02/25
3
1
984
260 Ivy St, Chesterton, IN
0.54
Single-Family Home
$267,000
10/20/25
3
1
1,281
608 W Indiana Ave, Chesterton, IN
0.85
Single-Family Home
$178,000
09/16/26
2
1
725
711 Timber Ct, Chesterton, IN
0.92
Single-Family Home
$280,000
10/24/25
2
1
1,208
522 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN
0.41
Single-Family Home
$258,230
01/09/26
4
1.5
1,842

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
511 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.02
$292,200
2
1.5
1,314
Off Market
420 Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.04
$282,400
3
2
1,568
Off Market
401 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.05
$247,500
3
2
1,200
Off Market
417 Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.08
$302,900
2
1
1,140
Off Market
510 E Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.09
$296,700
3
1
1,656
Off Market
408 E Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.09
$195,000
2
1
1,024
Off Market
511 E Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.13
$275,000
4
2
2,375
Recently Sold
516 E Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.13
$266,700
2
1
1,232
Off Market
303 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.18
$367,999
4
2.5
2,282
For Sale
302 Bowser Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.18
$242,000
3
2
1,900
Recently Sold
402 E Indiana Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
0.19
$360,000
6
2
3,282
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
0.3 acre lot
988 sqft
$245/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Full unfinished basementFence your yardOak floors
CHARMING AND QUAINT. Adorable ranch home for simple, sensible living. Oak floors in the living roomand hallway. Full unfinished basement. Large back yard with firepit. Yes you can fence your yard. Extralarge 2 car garage. Really great location in the Duneland School system with city water and sewer.Priced so you can remodel to your liking. Immediate possession.
509 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 988 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $177,000 on Oct 25, 2024 (22% above the $145,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $241,600, with a rent estimate of $1,641/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Olga Petryszyn
McColly Real Estate, (219) 462-2411
Bought with: Amy Redman, Dunes Realty, LLC, (219) 617-6700
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#811474

Home Details for 509 E Porter Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Block,Full,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 988 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: RefrigeratorLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Awning(s)Fencing: NoneExterior: Awning(s), Fire Pit
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Additional Parking,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Rear,Alley Access
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 99
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 988

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 640431362009000023

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $145,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: ChestertonCommunity: Morgan Park Add
School Information
High School: Chesterton High SchoolHigh School District: Duneland School Corporation

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 988 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 811474Above Grade Unfinished Area: 988Below Grade Unfinished Area: 988

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 25, 2024
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #811474
Sold
$177,000
Oct 11, 2024
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #811474
Listed For Sale
$145,000

Market trends in Chesterton

Last updated August 2026
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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 509 E Porter Ave

  • What is 509 E Porter Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 509 E Porter Ave in Chesterton, IN is $241,600.
  • What is the price history for 509 E Porter Ave?
    509 E Porter Ave in Chesterton, IN last sold for $177,000 in October 2024.
  • Is Chesterton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chesterton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Chesterton?
    Residents describe Chesterton, IN as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Chesterton, IN.
  • Does 509 E Porter Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 509 E Porter Ave in Chesterton, IN has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 509 E Porter Ave?
    The lot at 509 E Porter Ave in Chesterton, IN is about 0.30 acres (13,068 sq ft).

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