The best of both worlds awaits--enjoy a peaceful country feel with city convenience, NO HOA, and Valpo schools! Located just 2 miles from vibrant downtown Valparaiso on OVER 1.5 acres, this property offers the privacy and space you've been searching for. Recent updates include a NEW roof (2025), NEW refrigerator, NEW dishwasher, and NEW water softener. Additional improvements include a sump pump for added peace of mind. You'll also appreciate the abundant storage with a newer, spacious shed and attached 2-car garage. Whether you're entertaining, enjoying the outdoors, or simply relaxing in your own private backyard, this expansive lot offers endless possibilities. Homes that combine this much land, privacy, an unbeatable location, and Valpo schools are a rare opportunity!
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Price cut: $6K (9/28)
$399,000
214 W Joliet Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
2,763sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
1.59 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer spacious shedExpansive lotAbundant storageNew water softenerNew refrigeratorNew dishwasherPrivate backyard
- 57 days
- 1,839
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Hartnett,
Century 21 Alliance Group 219-462-2090
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 843706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Bonus room
- Description: Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,763
- Total interior livable area: 2,763 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,187
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
Lot
- Size: 1.59 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640921427006000003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lincoln Hills Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,326
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Price change | $399,000-1.5%$144/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843706 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $405,000$147/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843706 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Pending sale | $405,000$147/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843706 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $405,000-2.4%$147/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843706 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000+36.1%$150/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843706 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2020 | Sold | $305,000-3.1%$110/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2019 | Pending sale | $314,900$114/sqft |
Source: d'aprile properties #462622 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2019 | Price change | $314,900-3.1%$114/sqft |
Source: D'Aprile Properties #462622 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2019 | Price change | $324,900-0.6%$118/sqft |
Source: D'Aprile Properties #462622 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2019 | Price change | $326,900-0.6%$118/sqft |
Source: D'Aprile Properties #462622 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $329,000+26.6%$119/sqft |
Source: D'Aprile Properties #462622 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2016 | Sold | $259,900-5.5%$94/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #393655 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2016 | Pending sale | $275,000+5.8%$100/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premier #393655 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $259,900+126%$94/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premier #393655 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2015 | Sold | $115,000+4.5%$42/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #377846 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $110,000-57.4%$40/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Executive Realty #377846 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2013 | Sold | $258,460+99.6%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2003 | Sold | $129,500$47/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #92686 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,528 +1.4% | $307,200 -1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,493 +2.8% | $312,200 +5% |
| 2023 | $2,424 +6.4% | $297,400 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $2,279 +4% | $270,700 +14.1% |
| 2021 | $2,190 +8.5% | $237,300 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $2,018 -3.5% | $224,600 +9.6% |
| 2019 | $2,093 +4% | $205,000 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $2,013 | $198,600 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $2,013 -1.5% | $195,500 -2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,045 +1.9% | $199,700 +13.8% |
| 2014 | $2,007 -31.3% | $175,500 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,920 +121.2% | $166,900 +0.2% |
| 2012 | $1,320 +14.8% | $166,600 -0.4% |
| 2011 | $1,149 +10.2% | $167,300 +1% |
| 2010 | $1,043 +16.9% | $165,700 |
| 2009 | $892 | $165,700 +10.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,400 +9.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $137,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lincoln Hills
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memorial 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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