$299,500

beds

bath

half bath

2,527

square ft

1040 Waverly Road

Porter, Indiana 46304

Active / MLS #827610 / Single Family / Porter

Listing information updated 11/6/2025 at 10:04am

Motivated seller! Well-maintained 2-3 bedroom 1.5 bath brick home situated on a large corner lot in scenic Porter, IN. Nestled between Lake Michigan and the quaint Town of Chesterton. Perfect for beachgoers, this home is located just 2 miles from the beautiful Porter Beach where the Town of Porter offers residents their own private parking lot with annual pass. This home has a cozy and unique layout with an enclosed 3 seasons room, galley kitchen, formal dining room, and a spacious sunken living room. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each feature their own separate private staircase entrance, creating ideal space for guests or home office. Bedroom 3 is conveniently located on the main floor. Newly installed windows throughout. The screened-in back porch overlooks a tranquil live koi pond with porch swing perfect for unwinding after a long day. The front porch is newly built with durable Ipe wood which has exceptional resistance to the elements and insects. Spacious un-finished basement offers tons of potential, plenty of storage and a mechanical room. This home offers just the right balance of comfort, historical character, and convenience. Located close to major highway access, the South Shore Train-Dunes Park Station and Indiana Dunes State Park perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors with hiking and bike trails nearby.! Don't miss your chance to call it home--schedule your private showing today!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s), Other

Heating System:

Baseboard, Hot Water

Appliances:

Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

77 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Detached,Gravel,Garage Faces Front,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached,Gravel,Garage Faces Front,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,527

Lot Size:

0.37 Acres

Acreage:

0.37

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Laminate Counters, Double Vanity

External Features:

Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20.0 x 15.0

Dining Room:

14.0 x 11.0

Kitchen:

17.0 x 8.5

Primary Bedroom:

14.5 x 15.5

2nd Bedroom:

12.0 x 10.0

3rd Bedroom:

10.0 x 10.5

Laundry:

7.0 x 6.0

Sunroom:

17.0 x 13.5 - Room

Basement:

27.0 x 15.5

Other:

22.0 x 8.0

Utility Room:

13.0 x 10.0

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,839

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

46304

City:

Porter

County:

Porter

Schools

School District(s):

Duneland School Corporation

Elementary School:

Newton Yost Elementary School

Middle School:

Chesterton Middle School

High School:

Chesterton High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s), Other

Heating System:

Baseboard, Hot Water

Appliances:

Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

77 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Detached,Gravel,Garage Faces Front,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached,Gravel,Garage Faces Front,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,527

Lot Size:

0.37 Acres

Acreage:

0.37

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Laminate Counters, Double Vanity

External Features:

Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20.0 x 15.0

Dining Room:

14.0 x 11.0

Kitchen:

17.0 x 8.5

Primary Bedroom:

14.5 x 15.5

2nd Bedroom:

12.0 x 10.0

3rd Bedroom:

10.0 x 10.5

Laundry:

7.0 x 6.0

Sunroom:

17.0 x 13.5 - Room

Basement:

27.0 x 15.5

Other:

22.0 x 8.0

Utility Room:

13.0 x 10.0

Tax Amount:

$2,839

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

46304

City:

Porter

County:

Porter

School District(s):

Duneland School Corporation

Elementary School:

Newton Yost Elementary School

Middle School:

Chesterton Middle School

High School:

Chesterton High School

Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real

Listing Office Phone: 219.999.8990

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