Don't miss this 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath hillside ranch with a WALK-OUT BASEMENT and PRIVATE BACKYARD OASIS just a 5 minute drive to the Indiana Dunes National Park! This property is also EXTREMELY CONVENIENT with near immediate access to major freeways and less than a 10 minute drive to the Dune Park SouthShore train station. The local elementary school and community library are both RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER less than a quarter mile away! The AWARD WINNING Duneland School Corporation continues to hold high rankings. Chesterton High School was named as the NWI Times Best of the Region 2026 - Best Public High School for the fourth year in a row! Inside, the kitchen has had recent updates including NEW FLOORS and NEW COUNTERTOPS. There is a room adjacent to the kitchen that can be used as a living room or FORMAL DINING ROOM. The main floor bathroom was also recently updated with new floors, a NEW TILE SURROUND tub, and a new vanity. Both of the bedrooms on the main floor have WALK IN CLOSETS! On the lower level, there are 3 more bedrooms all with LARGE CLOSETS and a SECOND LIVING ROOM space looking out to the backyard. There is also a SECOND BATHROOM on this lower level with a new vanity and LOTS OF BUILT-IN STORAGE CABINETS above the laundry. NEW CARPET and NEW VINYL FLOORING on the lower level as well! There are also UPDATED MECHANICALS to mention! New backyard privacy fence (2024) New roof (2020), new white vinyl windows (2013, 2015), AC (2013). Outdoor and entertaining lovers will particularly enjoy the private backyard space! This space includes a COVERED PATIO, 15 foot circular pool, FIRE PIT AREA, raised garden bed, CONCRETE REC SPACE with a basketball hoop, and an 8x12 UTILITY SHED. The back driveway provides access to the alley or to the ATTACHED GARAGE.