ActivePrice cut: $15K (7/15)
$560,000
4beds
2,818sqft
144 Westchester Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
2,818sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1988
0.87 Acres
2 Garage spaces
$199 price/sqft
$133/mo HOA
What's special
Main-level primary suiteIn-ground poolTrex deckWell-appointed kitchenRemodeled bathroomsNewer roofProfessional landscaping
Set on one of the largest lots in Shorewood Forest, this beautifully maintained home on Westchester Lane sits on nearly an acre of wooded surroundings, creating a quiet, tucked-away feel--yet just a short walk to the lake. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the layout includes a main-level primary suite and ...
- 78 days |
- 2,465 |
- 74 |
Likely to sell faster than
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838708
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Manuel Hernandez,
Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc 219-200-5733,
Laura Hernandez,
Simplify Your Move! Realty Inc
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838708
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: WIC, Full bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 18.0
Kitchen
- Description: Eat in
- Level: Main
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 17.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 17.0
Other
- Description: unfinished attic
- Level: Upper
- Area: 836
- Dimensions: 38.0 x 22.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Other, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink, Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,818
- Total interior livable area: 2,818 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,818
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 640930402003000019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Playground, Park, Management
- Services included: Trash
- HOA fee: $1,600 annually
- HOA name: Shorewood Forest HOA
- HOA phone: 219-465-0883
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $447,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,373
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $560,000-2.6%$199/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $575,000-1.3%$204/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $582,500-2.5%$207/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $597,500$212/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,331 -3% | $486,800 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $3,433 +5.2% | $447,200 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $3,264 +7.4% | $441,500 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $3,038 +5.2% | $404,400 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $2,888 +5.2% | $370,700 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $2,746 -9.6% | $344,600 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $3,038 +13.6% | $326,300 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $2,673 | $317,100 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $2,673 -1.7% | $310,100 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,719 +0.2% | $312,100 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $2,713 -6.8% | $292,900 -8.6% |
| 2013 | $2,913 +7.4% | $320,600 -2% |
| 2012 | $2,711 -11.2% | $327,000 +2.3% |
| 2011 | $3,054 +6.5% | $319,800 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $2,867 +15.8% | $330,100 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $2,475 | $315,600 +48.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $213,100 +7.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $197,600 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,396/mo
Principal & interest
$2876
Property taxes
$387
HOA Fees
$133
Estimated market value
$545,700
$518,000 - $573,000
$3,476/mo
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Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
Nearby schools
Union Center Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 2.1 miles10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10Academic Progress Rating
9/10Union Township Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 2.3 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Academic Progress Rating
8/10Wheeler High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.2 miles10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
10/10