Welcome home to this wonderful 3-bedroom ranch, perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Washington Township! This location can't be beat -- enjoy walking distance (Seller drives his golf cart!) to Target, a variety of restaurants, and convenient shopping, all while being zoned for top-rated schools. Set on an expansive, nearly half-acre lot, this home offers plenty of room to spread out, garden, or entertain outdoors. Inside, you'll find brand-new flooring throughout, giving the home a fresh, move-in-ready feel. Major mechanical updates are already done for you, with a new furnace and A/C system providing peace of mind and year-round comfort. With its unbeatable combination of location, lot size, and recent updates, this one won't last long. Schedule your showing today!
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$269,900
253 Butternut Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383
3beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.47 Acres Lot
$261,200 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive nearly half-acre lotQuiet cul-de-sacFresh move-in-ready feelBrand-new flooring throughout
- 55 minutes |
- 109 |
- 7 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Chatwell,
The Chatwell Group Real Estate 219-465-8819
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 841868
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 165.92
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 12.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 134.93
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.3
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 98.9
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.96
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 10.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99.19
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 242.87
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 14.9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Laminate Counters
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 641020154003000020
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Willow Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,662
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$261,200
$248,000 - $274,000
$1,216/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900$230/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #841868 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,662 -8.2% | $200,300 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $2,902 +7.9% | $194,300 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $2,689 +12.9% | $202,800 +8% |
| 2022 | $2,382 +12.4% | $187,700 +17.5% |
| 2021 | $2,120 +1.8% | $159,800 +13% |
| 2020 | $2,081 -5.3% | $141,400 +5% |
| 2019 | $2,197 -31.2% | $134,700 -1.4% |
| 2018 | $3,191 -2.4% | $136,600 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $3,268 +60.3% | $131,700 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $2,039 -1.3% | $129,500 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $2,065 +263.5% | $119,000 -1% |
| 2013 | $568 +2.8% | $120,200 +0.6% |
| 2012 | $553 -3.8% | $119,500 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $575 -2.7% | $120,600 -0.1% |
| 2010 | $591 +160.5% | $120,700 +35.8% |
| 2009 | $227 | $88,900 -0.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,100 +0.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $88,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46383
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Twp Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Washington Twp Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary
- Middle: Washington Junior High School
- High: Washington 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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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Valparaiso
- 46383
- 253 Butternut Ln
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