Residential For Sale

1198 Babcock Road, Chesterton, Indiana

QR Code
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!

Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : NRA830986
Price : $249,500
Bedrooms : 2
Rooms : 6
Bathrooms : 1
Half Bathrooms : 0
Square Footage : 1,860 Sqft
Year Built : 1948
Lot Area : 74,052 Sqft
Status : Active
Acres : 1.7
Property Subtype 1 : Single Family Residence
Status : Active
Features
Heating System : Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement : Yes
Parking : Paved, Off Street, Additional Parking, Garage Faces Front, Asphalt
Exterior Features : Storage
Interior Features : Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Laminate Counters
Appliances
Appliances : Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range
Address Map
Country : US
State : IN
County : Porter
City : Chesterton
Street : Babcock
Street Number : 1198
Street Suffix : Road
Postal Code : 46304
Floor Number : 0
Longitude : W88° 53' 39.2''
Latitude : N41° 36' 18.3''
Directions : FROM 94 EXIT 22 WEST TO VERPLANK ROAD, HOUSE IS ON CORNER OF VERPLANK AND OLD PORTER ROAD
Subdivision : Oakbrook Of Cedar Lake
Township : Westchester
MLS Addon
Office Name : Listing Leaders
Listing Agent MLS ID : NRA16975
Listing Office MLS ID : NRA1690
Annual Tax Amount : $1,729
HOA/POA-Annual Amt. : $0
HOA/POA-Monthly Amt. : $0
Tax Year : 2024
Residential For Sale
  • Listing ID : NRA830986
  • Bedrooms : 2
  • Bathrooms : 1
  • Square Footage : 1,860 Sqft
$249,500
Agent info
Dan Kelley
Remax County Wide 1st
814 E LaSalle South Bend, IN 46617
Contact Agent