Last Sold Price
1 bed810 sqft$259/sqft
220 Roskin Rd, Porter, IN 46304

Description

Rare is the opportunity to find either a beach cottage or a secluded cabin in the woods. Rarer still is the chance to find both in one soulful, storied place. And yet here it is -- Built in 1927 and soon to mark its centennial, this beloved Indiana Dunes home has been cherished by the same family for over 80 years. In the 1960s, they added the warm embrace of wood walls and ceilings that hug the heart of the house today -- back when that was the only part of the house. By the 1970s, the youngest...Rare is the opportunity to find either a beach cottage or a secluded cabin in the woods. Rarer still is the chance to find both in one soulful, storied place. And yet here it is -- Built in 1927 and soon to mark its centennial, this beloved Indiana Dunes home has been cherished by the same family for over 80 years. In the 1960s, they added the warm embrace of wood walls and ceilings that hug the heart of the house today -- back when that was the only part of the house. By the 1970s, the youngest of them took on the task of hauling sand from the basement, one wheelbarrow at a time, to carve out a private retreat that became his bedroom hideaway.This home holds stories -- not just of one family, but of a place. The Indiana Dunes have long drawn artists, writers, and wanderers, charming them with beauty and a sense of timelessness. Porter Beach carries on that legacy -- a real-life echo of Lake Wobegon, "where time forgot and decades cannot improve," and where nature and nostalgia meet in the dune grass beneath the sunlit sky and glorious Dune Moon, all surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park.Whether you're drawn by the sound of the waves, the whisper of the trees, or the deep-rooted charm of a bygone era, this is more than a property -- it's a rare and remarkable chance to be part of something enduring. You'll need to bring your toolbox and ideas, it's being sold AS IS.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/03/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Jamie Hogan

    Jamie Hogan

    Listing Agent

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    P: (708) 508-1991

Property Details for 220 Roskin Road

Status
MLS #
822716
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$4,157 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1927
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Zoning
residential
Subdivision
Lake Shore Add
OriginalListPrice
$210,000.00
NRA_ExemptionYN
No
SpecialListingConditions
None
NRA_AuctionYN
No
TaxAssessedValue
$190,100.00
NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit
$5,000.00

Location

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Building Information for 220 Roskin Road

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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Property Information for 220 Roskin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Rt. 12, north on Waverly Road to Roskin, left, then west to the home.
  • Cross Street Address: Wabash
  • City/Town: Porter
  • State: IN
  • Township: Westchester
  • ZIP: 46304
  • Latitude: 41.66
  • Longitude: -87.07
  • County: Porter
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,157.14
  • APN/Key #: 640314431008000026
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: LAKE SHORE ADD TO THE NEW STOCK YARDS LOTS 26-28 & 1/2 VAC ST W BLK 32
School Information
  • School District: Duneland School Corporation
Parking
  • Garage Description: Additional Parking, Gravel, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 7,405.20
  • Square Footage: 810.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .17
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 648.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.0
  • View: Trees/Woods
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Wooded
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: No
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: No
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • WaterSource: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Other
  • NRA_AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • PropertyCondition: Fixer
  • WindowFeatures: Wood Frames
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Sq Ft: 162.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Heat Type: Other
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan
  • Total # of Rooms: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • LaundryFeatures: Lower Level
Room 1
  • Room Description: built in bunks in cabin style
  • Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 18.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 18.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Description: also viewed as sleeping porch
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 18.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 18.0
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 220 Roskin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908139508

$210,000
Jul 3, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #822716

$210,000
Jun 22, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #822716

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908139508

$210,000
07/03/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #822716

$210,000
06/22/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #822716

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 220 Roskin Road

Taxable ValueLand$84,800Additions$105,300Total$190,100
Tax Record2024$4,177 ($348 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt972 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt810 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt162 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt486 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927CountyPORTERAPN64-03-14-431-008.000-026

Schools near 220 Roskin Road

This home is within Duneland School Corporation.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Newton Yost Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Westchester Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Chesterton Middle School
Public7 to 8

Chesterton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 220 Roskin Road, Porter, IN 46304
$210,000
1
810
7,405
$235,000
2
992
12,632
$135,000
2
992
12,502
$360,000
2
2,120
15,638
$265,000
3
0
4
3
3,232
24,829

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