Nestled proudly on a partially wooded 4.6 acre piece of Indiana paradise overlooking a natural ravine, discover this generous 4884 SF cape cod with 3 car garage! Two story vaulted living room with gas fireplace surrounded by windows supplying glorious natural light, perfectly opposed by built-in library shelves.. Cathedral ceiling breakfast nook in kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances and dining peninsula over rich cabinetry. Stroll out to enjoy the pergola covered deck set in nature. Enjoy the formal dining/den flex space, and good-sized mudroom off the garage. Vaulted main floor primary bedroom, with walk-in closet plus ensuite bath with double sinks and shower. Upstairs, find two more bedrooms plus a full bath. Bonus room over garage provides immense space for guests, homeschool, workout, or kids indoor play days. Finished basement with Rec Room, plus additional bedroom. List of upgrades include 8-person Bullfrog Hot tub ('22), new AC ('24), Wifi Therms ('20-'23), Garage furnace 80K BTU w wifi control, and 240 hookup for Tesla EV charging. 8x12 shed + playhouse/shed (needs new roof). Sprinkler System + whole house generator + Aqua Systems softener owned + mini-freezer stay. Septic pumped summer '25. Buyer to verify SF and measurements. This property offers the perfect balance of modern amenities and peaceful, nature-filled surroundings--an extraordinary place to call home. Setup your tour of this special property today!
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Price cut: $10.5K (6/12)
$637,500
228 W Papillon Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
3,906sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
4.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Overlooking a natural ravineSprinkler systemMini-freezer stayBuilt-in library shelves
- 96 days |
- 994 |
- 61 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Evans,
RE/MAX Lifestyles 219-462-2121
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 837301
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Exercise Room, Dining Room, Den, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Ensuite
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.5
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 134.43
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 12.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 125.54
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 11.11
Bedroom 4
- Description: Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 172.05
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.1
Bonus room
- Description: 4 Window nooks
- Level: Upper
- Area: 355.1
- Dimensions: 33.5 x 10.6
Den
- Level: Basement
- Area: 114.24
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.84
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 11.3
Exercise room
- Description: or closet for Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 81.03
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 7.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 286.43
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 20.3
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.9
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 8.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 364.98
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 23.1
Other
- Description: REC Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 545.94
- Dimensions: 33.7 x 16.2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,906
- Total interior livable area: 3,906 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,613
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, Other
Lot
- Size: 4.6 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 640628402010000006
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Papillon Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- HOA name: RMC Property Management
- HOA phone: 219-286-6071
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $554,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,693
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $637,500-1.6%$163/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837301 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $648,000+54.3%$166/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837301 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2020 | Sold | $419,900$108/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2020 | Pending sale | $419,900$108/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premier #468807 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $419,900+23.5%$108/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premier #468807 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2010 | Sold | $340,000$87/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #250548 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,881 +3.2% | $554,700 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $3,761 +10.5% | $498,000 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,403 | $483,600 +16.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $416,500 +12.5% |
| 2021 | $2,645 -1.7% | $370,200 +15.1% |
| 2020 | $2,691 -3.8% | $321,600 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $2,797 +9.5% | $312,900 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $2,556 | $314,000 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $2,556 +0.5% | $297,800 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $2,543 +0.7% | $296,200 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $2,525 +3.8% | $281,700 +3.8% |
| 2013 | $2,433 -5% | $271,400 -3.3% |
| 2012 | $2,562 +30.8% | $280,700 +11.1% |
| 2011 | $1,959 -6.3% | $252,700 -6.2% |
| 2010 | $2,091 +10.4% | $269,400 |
| 2009 | $1,893 | $269,400 -3.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $280,200 +17.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $239,100 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Liberty Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.3 mi
- NAWestchester Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Liberty Elementary
- Middle: Liberty Intermediate
- High: Chesterton Senior 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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