$300,000

beds

baths

2,249

square ft

20 Hjelm Road

Porter, Indiana 46304

Closed / MLS #827760 / Single Family / Porter

Listing information updated 10/22/2025 at 5:04pm

Charming ranch home near Lake Michigan and steps away from the Indiana Dunes State Park. This inviting home blends classic character with modern comfort and a perfect setting for lively gatherings and quiet evenings in. The spacious, light and bright living room, features a limestone, gas burning fireplace, beautifully accented with gleaming hardwood floors and oversized front window yard views. The kitchen highlights a dine-in eating area with backyard views, granite countertops, and includes all appliances. The homes split design accommodates both private and public spaces of the home logistically. The three bedrooms are efficiently located adjacent to the central full shared bathroom. Opposite the kitchen is the other 3/4 bathroom, convenient for general use and steps away from the attached garage and screened in porch. The basement offers additional finished square footage incorporating a large rec. room, office space, laundry and mechanical/work rooms with battery backup sump pumps for worry free living. Commuters will appreciate the unbeatable ease of access to the South Shore Rail Line with final destinations to both Chicago and South Bend coupled with the convenience of nearby parks, beaches, shopping, highways, dining and bike trails. This charming ranch is ready to welcome you home to a peaceful beach side community with the enjoyment of nearby urban destinations. Here's your chance to live at the crossroads of nature, comfort and connectivity.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Other

Basement:

Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Microwave, Other, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

65 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Shingle

Parking Type:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Paved,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Asphalt

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Paved,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Asphalt

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,249

Lot Size:

0.2553 Acres

Acreage:

0.2553

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen

External Features:

Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19.0 x 17.0 - Fireplace

Kitchen:

22.0 x 13.0 - Dine-in

Primary Bedroom:

14.0 x 12.0 - Corner

2nd Bedroom:

12.0 x 11.0 - Currently

3rd Bedroom:

14.0 x 11.0 - Rear

Game Room:

30.0 x 24.0

Office:

13.0 x 9.0 - a

Other:

18.0 x 12.0 - Porch

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,552

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

46304

City:

Porter

County:

Porter

Schools

School District(s):

Duneland School Corporation

Elementary School:

Yost Elementary

Middle School:

Westchester Intermediate

High School:

Chesterton High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Other

Basement:

Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Microwave, Other, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

65 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Shingle

Parking Type:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Paved,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Asphalt

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Paved,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Asphalt

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,249

Lot Size:

0.2553 Acres

Acreage:

0.2553

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen

External Features:

Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19.0 x 17.0 - Fireplace

Kitchen:

22.0 x 13.0 - Dine-in

Primary Bedroom:

14.0 x 12.0 - Corner

2nd Bedroom:

12.0 x 11.0 - Currently

3rd Bedroom:

14.0 x 11.0 - Rear

Game Room:

30.0 x 24.0

Office:

13.0 x 9.0 - a

Other:

18.0 x 12.0 - Porch

Tax Amount:

$2,552

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

46304

City:

Porter

County:

Porter

School District(s):

Duneland School Corporation

Elementary School:

Yost Elementary

Middle School:

Westchester Intermediate

High School:

Chesterton High School

Listing Office: McColly Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 219.926.1616

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