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Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The CHESTERTON, IN real estate market (46304) currently shows 123 active listings, with 44 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 38 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 11.5% year-over-year, from $401,450 to $447,425.
Population: 27,204 · Density: 181.8/mi² · Median household income: $86,263
Typical home value: $254,672 · Homeownership: 77.1%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46304 | Chesterton, IN 46304 | 0.0 mi | 108 | $53,266,140 | $368,725 | $493,205 |
| 46368 | Portage, IN 46368 | 7.0 mi | 140 | $50,429,400 | $331,704 | $360,210 |
| 46393 | Wheeler, IN 46393 | 9.2 mi | 1 | $204,950 | $204,950 | $204,950 |
| 46360 | Michigan City, IN 46360 | 10.8 mi | 174 | $68,859,978 | $294,500 | $395,747 |
| 46385 | Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 11.0 mi | 186 | $106,521,270 | $463,975 | $572,695 |
| 46342 | Hobart, IN 46342 | 12.1 mi | 115 | $33,335,395 | $274,900 | $289,873 |
| 46407 | Gary, IN 46407 | 14.7 mi | 71 | $6,051,188 | $60,000 | $85,228 |
| 46390 | Wanatah, IN 46390 | 16.3 mi | 6 | $2,213,958 | $311,725 | $368,993 |
| 46404 | Gary, IN 46404 | 17.0 mi | 56 | $8,666,616 | $172,975 | $154,761 |
| 46410 | Merrillville, IN 46410 | 17.3 mi | 140 | $42,175,140 | $280,884 | $301,251 |
| 46302 | Boone Grove, IN 46302 | 17.9 mi | 1 | $179,000 | $179,000 | $179,000 |
| 46345 | Kingsbury, IN 46345 | 18.9 mi | 2 | $569,800 | $284,900 | $284,900 |
| 46319 | Griffith, IN 46319 | 20.2 mi | 40 | $11,073,520 | $268,650 | $276,838 |
As of September 2026, there are 123 active listings in CHESTERTON, IN (zip code 46304), compared to 161 the prior year.
The median listing price in CHESTERTON, IN 46304 is $447,425 as of September 2026, a 11.5% increase from $401,450 the prior year.
Homes in CHESTERTON, IN 46304 spend an average of 55 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHESTERTON, IN 46304 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 38 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
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