Welcome to this beautifully updated turnkey home on a large corner lot in North Valparaiso close to downtown. Original refinished hardwood floors with wide baseboard trim, arched doorway, built in cabinet and stunning staircase. Kitchen has been updated with new vinyl plank flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Both bedrooms upstairs have new carpet and massive walk-in closets. Both bathrooms have been updated and remodeled. The basement has the third bedroom along with a family room, a bonus room that could be used as a separate office or gym, and a separate laundry room with a sink and extra storage. There are new lighting fixtures and paint throughout the home along with double hung vinyl windows. The hot water heater, air conditioner and pex plumbing lines are new. In addition, there is new siding and exterior doors on house and garage with new gutters, soffit and fascia. The yard features a fire pit and tree house with partial fencing. Both back and side decks are brand new. The updates are endless. Do not miss this opportunity to turn this house into your home!
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$369,900
1208 Franklin St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
3beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$370,600 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$2,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$370,600
$345,000 - $397,000
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Partial fencingBonus roomStunning staircaseDouble hung vinyl windowsMassive walk-in closetsArched doorwayWide baseboard trim
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Listed by:
Kathy Hayes-Bowgren,
Century 21 Alliance Group 219-462-2090
Bought with:
Phillip Lain, RB24002089
Listing Leaders Lifestyles, LL
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838560
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 8.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 8.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Lower Level, Washer Hookup, Sink, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,444
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Kitchen Level, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640913379001000004
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
- Subdivision: Alpens Sub
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $369,900$186/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838560 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Pending sale | $369,900$186/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838560 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $369,900+19.3%$186/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838560 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Sold | $310,000-3.1%$156/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #812288 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $320,000+109.2%$161/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #812288 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2011 | Sold | $153,000-1.2%$77/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #272410 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2011 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$78/sqft |
Source: Boulder Bay Realty Group #272410 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $159,900$81/sqft |
Source: Boulder Bay Realty Group #272410 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,508 +4.7% | $238,800 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $2,396 +5.1% | $225,500 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $2,281 -1.7% | $215,600 +11% |
| 2022 | $2,321 +11.6% | $194,300 +5% |
| 2021 | $2,079 +15.6% | $185,000 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $1,799 +6.2% | $168,300 +12.9% |
| 2019 | $1,694 +0.3% | $149,100 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $1,688 | $142,500 -1.5% |
| 2017 | $1,688 -51.8% | $144,600 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $3,504 +3.3% | $144,700 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $3,393 +162.4% | $137,500 +5.8% |
| 2013 | $1,293 +4.3% | $130,000 +2.1% |
| 2012 | $1,239 +17.4% | $127,300 +9.7% |
| 2011 | $1,055 +10.7% | $116,000 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $954 +8.3% | $114,500 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $881 | $120,200 +13.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,300 +12.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $94,400 |
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Neighborhood: 46383
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Northview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North View Elementary School
- Middle: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- High: Valparaiso High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Valparaiso
- 46383
- 1208 Franklin St
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