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About Dune Acres
Dune Acres is a small lakefront community set among the dunes east of Portage. Housing is luxury lakefront estates and architecturally notable homes tucked into wooded dunes, at the highest prices in Porter County.



Home prices in Dune Acres
Home prices in Dune Acres vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Dune Acres
- Dune Acres private beach on Lake Michigan.
- Mineral Springs Road
- Dunes ridges and trails within town.
- Nearby Porter Beach public access.
- Nearby Indiana Dunes State Park.
Commuting from Dune Acres
- No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is Portage/Ogden Dunes or Dune Park stations.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~65–75 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Dune Acres FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dune Acres, IL?
Home prices in Dune Acres vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Dune Acres, IL?
No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is Portage/Ogden Dunes or Dune Park stations.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.