117 Washington Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained ranch home in the desirable community of Chesterton, now featuring a brand-new roof! This spacious residence offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3 inviting fireplaces, creating the perfect blend of comfort, warmth, and timeless charm. The thoughtfully designed floor plan provides generous living spaces ideal for both everyday living and entertaining guests. Enjoy the convenience of true single-level living while relaxing by one of the cozy fireplaces on cool Indiana evenings, and enjoy a nice hot soak in the new hot tub! Ideally situated just minutes from downtown Chesterton, parks, top-rated schools, shopping, restaurants, the South Shore Line, and major highways, this home offers exceptional accessibility for commuters and anyone looking to experience the best of Northwest Indiana. Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful home--schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Other,Microwave,Electric Range
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 128.52
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.8
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 185.6
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.6
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 377.14
- Dimensions: 21.8 x 17.3
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s),Country Kitchen,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Great Room,Other,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,109
Heating
- Heating features: Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,109
- Total interior livable area: 2,109 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 194.02
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.9
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 279.24
- Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.11
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 185.6
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.6
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 169.32
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.2
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 640601280003000023
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Heated Garage,Driveway,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Tornado
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- 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 | $1,845 | $22,140 |
| Home Insurance * | $176 | $2,112 |
| Property Taxes | $333 | $3,996 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,319 |
| Total | $2,547 | $30,564 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Listed for sale | $364,999 |
| 2021-11-05 | Sold | $270,000 |
| 2021-09-15 | Listed for sale | $279,000 |
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