1412 Essex Dr, Porter, IN, 46304
About This Home
Freshly updated Split-level located just outside Chicago & minutes from Lake Michigan. Set in the desirable Porter Cove community you'll instantly love this open concept home complete with brand new carpet, just painted, & updated bathrooms making it turn-key. 3 bedroom & 2 baths on upper level with main level offering living room, dining/flex room, & large eat-in kitchen leading out to the patio, fenced yard & shed. Lower level features sprawling Rec Room, crawl space storage, 4th bedroom & laundry room with rough-in for a 3 bathroom. You'll love the direct access from the garage to the laundry room along with 2.5 car garage & shelves for plenty of storage. Enjoy the community park, Duneland Prairie bike trail, & Indiana Dunes. Easy commute to Chicago with the South Shore Train Line, I-94 & Indiana Toll Road. This quiet setting is the perfect place to call home! Call today to schedule your tour.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Laundry Room,Lower Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Area: 142.48
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 13.7
Bedroom3
- Area: 139.74
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 13.7
Bedroom4
- Area: 108.4
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 11.9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Area: 133.72
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 13.11
Family Room
- Area: 273.24
- Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.2
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Pantry,Open Floorplan,Laminate Counters,High Ceilings,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Finished area above ground: 1,284
Foyer
- Area: 68.2
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 11.0
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,788
- Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 176.8
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.0
Laundry
- Area: 87.36
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4
Primary Bedroom
- Area: 143.51
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.3
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 640603253025000026
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Rectangular Lot,Near Public Transit,Landscaped,Front Yard,Few Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached,Paved,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Covered spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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 | $1,562 | $18,744 |
| Home Insurance * | $149 | $1,788 |
| Property Taxes | $280 | $3,360 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $2,175 | $26,100 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $319,000 |
| 2026-04-14 | Listed for sale | $329,000 |
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