Custom, meticulously-maintained ranch with a finished basement in Emerald Ridge! Sip your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping through the entryway (ceramic tile) and into the marvelous 26x17 living room with 13ft vaulted cathedral ceiling, corner gas fireplace & sliders to the deck; the perfect spot to cozy up with a good book! The open-concept kitchen is truly the focal point of your home, boasting all stainless steel LG appliances, durable Corian countertops, hickory cabinets, ceramic tile flooring, an island, breakfast bar, pantry and ample counter/cabinet space! Three spacious bedroom (including master with tray ceiling, LED lighting, full bath en suite with jetted tub, 9x7 walk-in closet), a full guest bath & laundry room (LG washer & dryer stay) round out your main level, while the FINISHED daylight basement affords plenty of added space for entertaining, thanks to the airy & bright 25x21 rec room (plus bar nook), fourth bedroom (French doors, could serve as a home office) and third full bathroom! This space could make for a wonderful media/game room, home theater, playroom or home gym! Two unfinished areas (including large utility room) offer abundant storage potential! Host friends for cookouts this summer in your private (fenced) backyard retreat, featuring an elevated 14x12 composite deck! So many wonderful builder upgrades: attached 2.5-car garage with overhead storage, newer roof (2023) in-ground sprinkler/irrigation system, Kinetico water treatment system, sump pump with battery backup, solid 6-panel doors, rounded drywall corners, 200 amp electrical service, all within a great neighborhood with a park & playground, minutes from Heavilin Elementary school & easy access to beautiful downtown Valpo! Affordable HOA and low taxes! Schedule your showing today!
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$475,000
2153 Sweet Briar Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
2,833sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.31 Acres Lot
$479,300 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$3,135 Estimated rent
Home value
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Finished basementCorner gas fireplaceFinished daylight basementCovered front porchMaster with tray ceilingLed lightingSliders to the deck
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Listed by:
Shawn Spaw,
Stray Dog Properties, LLC 219-246-5200
Bought with:
Shawn Spaw, RB14035996
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 836654
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Utility Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: tray ceiling w/ LED lights, full bath en suite, 9x7 walk-in closet
- Area: 247.5
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 148.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: currently a home office
- Area: 132.25
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Description: French door
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 13.0
Family room
- Description: daylight basement
- Area: 525
- Dimensions: 25.0 x 21.0
Foyer
- Description: ceramic tile flooring
- Area: 65
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 5.0
Kitchen
- Description: stainless LG appliances, vaulted ceiling, pantry, island, Corian countertops
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 16.0
Laundry
- Description: LG washer & dryer stay
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 6.0
Living room
- Description: vaulted 13ft ceiling, corner fireplace, walks out to deck/backyard
- Area: 442
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 17.0
Other
- Description: unfinished storage area
- Area: 98
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 7.0
Utility room
- Description: unfinished
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 30.0 x 15.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Full,Finished,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,833
- Total interior livable area: 2,833 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,757
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Rectangular Lot, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640934428012000003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Emerald Ridge Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management, Playground, Park
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- HOA name: Emerald Ridge HOA
- HOA phone: 219-462-2090
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $411,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,062
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $475,000$168/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836654 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$168/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836654 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+87.7%$168/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836654 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2011 | Sold | $253,000-2.7%$89/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #282853 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $259,900-1.3%$92/sqft |
Source: Prudential Executive Group Real Estate #282853 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2004 | Sold | $263,450$93/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #120901 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,212 +1.8% | $411,700 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $3,154 +1.5% | $398,300 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $3,107 +3.3% | $382,400 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $3,009 +4.4% | $348,400 +12.3% |
| 2021 | $2,882 -6.9% | $310,300 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $3,095 +1.8% | $291,700 -3.3% |
| 2019 | $3,039 -1.4% | $301,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,081 | $284,400 -3.2% |
| 2017 | $3,081 +27.9% | $293,900 +17.4% |
| 2016 | $2,410 -7.1% | $250,400 -2.5% |
| 2014 | $2,595 +29.9% | $256,900 +6.2% |
| 2013 | $1,998 +0.1% | $242,000 -13.8% |
| 2012 | $1,996 +0.5% | $280,800 +7.1% |
| 2011 | $1,986 -44.7% | $262,200 +7.9% |
| 2010 | $3,592 +8.1% | $243,000 |
| 2009 | $3,322 | $243,000 +0.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $241,200 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $219,600 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Heavilin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Heavilin 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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