Unbeatable Valparaiso location meets unlimited investment potential! Step inside this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch right near the heart of town. You'll love the bright, spacious living room designed for relaxed everyday living and effortless entertaining. The main level features a great kitchen that comes fully equipped with all appliances, offering a functional and welcoming space ready from day one. Below, the full unfinished basement provides incredible potential--perfect for another family room, recreation area, or home theater. The lower level is also prepped for a 3/4 bath, complete with an operational shower and a working toilet ready to be hooked back up (needs finished) All kitchen appliances stay (basement fridge excluded). Plus, the seller is including a brand-new, central A/C condenser stored in the garage, new buyer just needs to install! Schedule your showing today before this great investment is gone!! (The garage needs a new roof and repairs) Seller welcome inspections but will NOT be able to do repairs. The alley behind the home is your access to the detached garage that has been partitioned off for work areas.
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$225,000
1012 Elmhurst Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46385
3beds
1,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,187 Square Feet Lot
$231,600 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full unfinished basementAll kitchen appliances stay
- 2 days
- 534
- 48
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaime Janowsky,
Listing Leaders 219-462-5478
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 846746
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 18.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Other
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,092
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,092
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel, Alley Access, Additional Parking, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,187 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640923226002000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chautauqua Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $208,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,978
- Date on market: 10/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$231,600
$213,000 - $250,000
$1,528/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+93.1%$206/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #846746 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2021 | Sold | $116,500$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Auction.com 2 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,945 +19.1% | $208,400 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $1,633 -12.9% | $205,600 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $1,874 +0.2% | $183,000 -2.5% |
| 2022 | $1,870 +14.3% | $187,700 +18.3% |
| 2021 | $1,636 +12.4% | $158,700 +11% |
| 2020 | $1,455 -0.4% | $143,000 +9.9% |
| 2019 | $1,461 +10.6% | $130,100 +0.4% |
| 2018 | $1,321 | $129,600 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $1,321 +15.4% | $123,700 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $1,145 -8.4% | $116,400 -3.2% |
| 2014 | $1,250 +12.6% | $120,300 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,110 -10.3% | $118,500 -6.8% |
| 2012 | $1,238 +21.1% | $127,200 +11.7% |
| 2011 | $1,022 +10.7% | $113,900 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $923 +24.3% | $112,400 +3% |
| 2009 | $742 | $109,100 +13.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,200 +21.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $78,900 |
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