1250-1252 Lawson Ln, Chesterton, IN, 46304
About This Home
Excellent investment opportunity in the heart of Porter! Built in 2019, this well-maintained duplex features two spacious townhome-style units, each offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an attached garage, and approximately 1,530 square feet of living space. Both units are currently leased through August 31, 2026, providing immediate cash flow with additional rental upside. Tenants pay all utilities, including heat, A/C, water, sewer, and trash, while owner expenses are limited to lawn care and snow removal. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, Indiana Dunes National Park, and South Shore commuter rail, this low-maintenance property is an excellent addition to any investment portfolio.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Microwave
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- None
- Finished area above ground: 2,712
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 640334280002000026
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,502 | $30,024 |
| Home Insurance * | $238 | $2,856 |
| Property Taxes | $334 | $4,008 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $3,258 | $39,096 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
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