Opportunities like this don't come along often. Situated on a prime corner lot just steps from downtown Valparaiso, 207 Brown Street offers the rare chance to create something truly special in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1,300 sq ft ranch is ready for a full transformation and new chance at life. The home will make an ideal project for investors, builders, or live-in visionaries with an eye for potential. Inside, you'll find high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a spacious layout, with bones that speak to the character this home once had and can absolutely have again with the right love and care. Outside, a fenced in yard and detached garage! This is a land-and-location opportunity first, with the kind of walkable downtown positioning that drives long-term value. With its close proximity to shops, dining, parks, and cultural amenities, this corner lot supports a strong after-repair value and lasting desirability. Whether you envision a thoughtful restoration or a complete reimagining, the setting does all the heavy lifting. Bring your plans, your creativity, and your ambition! This is your chance to build equity in a location that simply can't be replicated.
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$145,000
207 Brown St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
2beds
1,326sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$148,600 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$1,763 Estimated rent
Home value
$148,600
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,763/mo
Zestimate® history
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Fenced in yardDetached garageSpacious layoutPrime corner lotHigh ceilingsCorner lotOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Hannah Trueblood,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-531-2288
Bought with:
Broderick Crossin, RB25000862
Realty Executives Premier
Michael Tezak, RB14033486
Realty Executives Premier
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 833243
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.0
Other
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 8.0
Sunroom
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 6.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings
- Basement: Other,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,326
- Total interior livable area: 1,326 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,326
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640924382010000004
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
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 & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
- Subdivision: Valparaiso
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $145,000-9.4%$109/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #833243 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Pending sale | $160,000$121/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #833243 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+21.7%$121/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #833243 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2009 | Sold | $131,500+14.3%$99/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #227649 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2006 | Sold | $115,000$87/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #140233 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $218,500 +1.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $216,100 +12.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $191,800 +8.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $176,600 +12.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $157,100 +10% |
| 2020 | -- | $142,800 +5.1% |
| 2019 | $20 | $135,900 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $20 | $130,400 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $20 | $128,500 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $20 | $125,900 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $20 +33.3% | $117,900 +5.1% |
| 2013 | $15 | $112,200 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,900 -10.4% |
| 2010 | $1,057 +4.7% | $121,500 -6.9% |
| 2009 | $1,009 | $130,500 +34.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,000 +9.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $88,900 |
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Neighborhood: 46383
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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