85 E Ballard Dr, Porter, IN 46304
SOLD
OCT 3, 2025

85 E Ballard Dr
Porter, IN 46304

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$165,201

Last Sold: Oct 3, 2025
3% over list $160K
$148/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,017/mo*
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$165,201

Last Sold: Oct 3, 2025
3% over list $160K
$148/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,017/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Check 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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 03, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$148/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 85 E Ballard Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1120 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Washer, RefrigeratorDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Private Yard
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1120

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 640324357001000026

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $160,000Price Per Sqft: $148/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: ChestertonCommunity: Waverly Heights
School Information
Elementary School: Yost ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Westchester IntermediateHigh School: Chesterton Senior High SchoolHigh School District: Duneland School Corporation

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1120 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 827769Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1120
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Patricia Raffin
McColly Real Estate, (219) 926-1616
Bought with: Amy Redman, Dunes Realty, LLC, (219) 617-6700
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#827769

Price History for 85 E Ballard Dr

DatePriceEventSource
10/03/2025$165,201Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827769
09/18/2025$160,000PendingNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827769
09/15/2025$160,000Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827769
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,259
Assessment$141,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 85 E Ballard Dr

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
10 Hjelm Rd, Porter, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$284,900
06/04/25
3
1.5
1,120
20 Hjelm Rd, Porter, IN
0.06
Single-Family Home
$300,000
10/22/25
3
2
2,249
1511 Ash St, Porter, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$419,900
09/12/25
3
2
1,678
1125 Highway 49, Chesterton, IN
0.86
Single-Family Home
$259,000
05/27/26
3
1
1,472
1205 Tower Ln, Porter, IN
0.42
Single-Family Home
$275,000
03/30/26
3
2
1,425
175 N Bailey Dr, Porter, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$315,000
03/20/26
3
2.5
2,162
772 Mississinewa Rd, Chesterton, IN
0.73
Single-Family Home
$279,900
07/14/25
3
1.5
1,428
1040 Waverly Rd, Chesterton, IN
0.52
Single-Family Home
$303,500
12/15/25
3
1.5
2,527
1503 Ash St, Porter, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$419,900
06/27/25
4
3
2,912

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What Locals Say about Porter

At least 32 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 23 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 13 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Trulia User
    "Just a great small town atmosphere- parades and festivals friendly peiple. Good schools close yo The beach hiking trails bird watching. "
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  • Sarah M. A.
    "This place gives me peace. I grew up here. The community is lacking for teenagers and young adults which leads to drug use but it's a nice place to plant roots or at least come back to. I love how tall and old the trees are and how many parks there are. "
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  • Sarah M. A.
    "It's beautiful and quiet. It's not good for teenagers or young adults. There isn't enough to do. The schools are great and the houses are generally well kept. I would be excited to live here again."
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  • Tnjm607
    "I love the low key area porter is and being near the beach is a must! I have lived in this area for over 20 years. I moved away for a couple and was so happy to move back. This is home. "
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  • opsman
    "This area is the perfect location for both the native and commuter. It is incredibly close to the South Shore trains and practically across the street from 80/90/94 and 12/20. Plus, if you want you can get a pass from the town of Porter and park (nearly) on the beach. That alone is worth thousands to me. Of course, there is the waterpark, restaurants, and a ton of stuff to do from the National Dunes to Mt Baldy! "
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85 E Ballard Dr, Porter, IN 46304 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is not currently available for sale. 85 E Ballard Dr was last sold on Oct 3, 2025 for $165,201 (3% higher than the asking price of $160,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 85 E Ballard Dr is $172,000.