Escape to your own 1.7-acre private retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes! This classic Cape Cod-style home blends cozy charm with incredible potential. Step inside to find two comfortable bedrooms plus a spacious open loft that's perfect for a home office, playroom, or easy conversion to a third bedroom. The flowing layout and natural light create a warm, inviting atmosphere ready for your personal touch. Outside, the possibilities are endless: a stocked fish pond for quiet evenings, a large tool shed for projects and storage, and a chicken coop (chickens not included!) for the hobby farmer in you. The expansive, mostly level lot offers plenty of room to garden, play, or simply enjoy peaceful country living. Zoned Residential-2, this rare property allows you to run a home-based business,all while living on-site. Conveniently located with quick access to I-94, the South Shore train, shopping, and the beach. Bring your vision--this diamond in the rough is brimming with opportunity for homeowners, investors, or entrepreneurs alike. Schedule your private tour today and see the potential for yourself!
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Price cut: $20.5K (3/2)
$249,500
1198 S Babcock Rd, Burns Harbor, IN 46304
2beds
1,860sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
1.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stocked fish pondSpacious open loftClassic cape cod-style homeChicken coopTwo comfortable bedroomsExpansive mostly level lotNatural light
- 139 days |
- 825 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 02, 2026 at 11:00am
Listed by:
Brian Manning,
Listing Leaders 219-462-5478
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 830986
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Loft, Kitchen, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Area: 133
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 133
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 14.0
Dining room
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 14.0
Kitchen
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 13.0
Living room
- Area: 220.5
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 21.0
Loft
- Area: 660
- Dimensions: 33.0 x 20.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,860
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,860
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640604200011000024
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Burns Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,729
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,812/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $249,500-7.6%$134/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #830986 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$145/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #830986 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000$148/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #830986 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,581 +6.1% | $184,600 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $1,490 +19.8% | $174,300 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $1,244 +4.3% | $163,000 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $1,193 +6.3% | $149,300 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,122 -1.6% | $143,900 +8.4% |
| 2019 | $1,140 -0.3% | $132,700 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $1,144 | $133,800 |
| 2017 | $1,144 +0.6% | $133,800 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $1,137 +2.9% | $134,700 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $1,105 +15.1% | $127,800 +10% |
| 2013 | $960 -15.2% | $116,200 -9.9% |
| 2012 | $1,133 -7.6% | $128,900 -13% |
| 2011 | $1,226 +3.1% | $148,100 |
| 2010 | $1,189 +9.8% | $148,100 +5.5% |
| 2009 | $1,083 | $140,400 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,484/mo
Principal & interest
$1311
Property taxes
$173
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Newton Yost Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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