224 Haglund Rd 4 Acres of Commercial Land Offered at $400,000 in Chesterton, IN 46304

Development-Ready Land for Manufactured Housing Community in Northwest Indiana
Now available: a 4-acre site in Burns Harbor, Indiana, zoned for Special Purpose use with entitlements supporting the development of a manufactured housing or mobile home park. Located at 224 Haglund Road, this property offers a unique opportunity for residential community developers seeking land with permissive zoning and existing infrastructure in place.
Zoning & Use Case
This parcel is designated Special Purpose zoning, which permits the development of:
Mobile home parks
Double-wide manufactured home communities
Modular or prefab housing installations
This zoning classification provides flexibility for residential formats that meet the rising demand for attainable housing across Porter County and the greater Northwest Indiana region.
Property Overview:
Lot Size: 4.00 acres
Zoning: Special Purpose
Permitted Uses: Manufactured housing, mobile home parks, modular home developments
Structure On-Site: 30’ x 50’ pole barn (ideal for storage, office use, or maintenance operations)
Utilities: Electric and municipal water connections in place
Topography: Level and partially cleared
Access: Paved frontage on Haglund Road with direct access to major corridors
Strategic Location:
Situated less than one mile from both U.S. Route 20 and the I-94 interchange, this site offers exceptional regional connectivity for both residents and service providers. The property lies just west of Chesterton and east of Portage, placing it within a key residential growth zone.
Nearby employers, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial services all contribute to strong long-term housing demand in the area. The site is also minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan, offering a unique lifestyle component for potential residents.
Investment Highlights:
Rare zoning designation supporting mobile/manufactured housing
Infrastructure-ready with key utilities in place
Strong demand for affordable residential options in the area
Suitable for either long-term hold, value-add investment, or build-to-operate strategy
Existing pole barn offers added operational flexibility
Unencumbered land with clean title and favorable site conditions
Ideal For:
Developers of manufactured or modular housing communities
Operators expanding regional mobile home park portfolios
Affordable housing investors seeking stable, cash-flowing assets
Next Steps
Prospective buyers are encouraged to request zoning documentation, site maps, and development guidelines to evaluate alignment with their project goals. A site walk can be scheduled by appointment.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire development-ready land in a jurisdiction with flexible residential zoning. Burns Harbor continues to attract attention from both residents and developers, thanks to its strategic location, business-friendly environment, and proximity to both industrial employment centers and natural amenities.