Welcome to this beautifully updated 4 Bed, 3 Bath two-story home in the Emerald Ridge subdivision, located within the Valparaiso School District. Built in 2003 and offering 3,391 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this meticulously maintained home blends modern updates with exceptional comfort. Step inside to discover fresh paint throughout, brand-new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, and new carpet that creates a bright, move-in-ready feel. The spacious main level features two inviting living areas, a formal dining room, a large eat-in kitchen perfect for gatherings, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite equipped with a jetted tub, an additional full bathroom to comfortably accommodate family and guests, and a conveniently located Laundry Area. The finished basement expands your living space with a dedicated home office, an impressive movie theater area, and a beautiful wet bar--ideal for entertaining, working from home, or relaxing with friends and family. There is also an ADDITIONAL FULL BATHROOM plumbed behind the wet bar, ready for you to design and make it your own! Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new concrete driveway leading to the three-bay insulated garage, a roof that's only seven months old, and a seven-month-old furnace. Every detail reflects the pride of ownership and ongoing care invested in this exceptional home. Step outside onto the expansive back deck and unwind while enjoying the peaceful wooded scenery, offering privacy and a tranquil setting for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or outdoor entertaining. With its extensive updates, generous living spaces, Valparaiso location, and picturesque backyard setting, this Emerald Ridge home is truly move-in ready and waiting for its next owners to make it their own!
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$509,000
3256 Brighton Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
3,391sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.26 Acres Lot
$457,800 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Finished basementConveniently located laundry areaThree-bay insulated garageConvenient half bathSpacious main levelFour generously sized bedroomsFormal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Austyn Rentschler,
Listing Leaders 219-462-5478
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 841670
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Basement, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Basement
- Description: Basement Living Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 572
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 22.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.0
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182.75
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 21.5
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,391
- Total interior livable area: 3,391 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,293
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, On Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 640934402008000003
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Emerald Ridge Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- HOA name: 1st American Management
- HOA phone: 219-464-4961
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $396,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,036
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$457,800
$435,000 - $481,000
$2,654/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,000+119.9%$150/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #841670 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2003 | Sold | $231,429$68/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #88826 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,036 +0.6% | $396,900 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $3,018 +1% | $379,100 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,988 +5.6% | $367,900 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $2,829 +4.3% | $336,900 +14.3% |
| 2021 | $2,711 +1% | $294,700 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $2,685 -2.4% | $277,400 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $2,750 +1.3% | $268,200 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $2,714 | $261,000 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $2,714 +13.1% | $263,400 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $2,401 -7.1% | $249,600 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $2,585 +31.8% | $253,300 +6.2% |
| 2013 | $1,962 -4.1% | $238,500 -7.6% |
| 2012 | $2,045 +10.5% | $258,000 +7.9% |
| 2011 | $1,851 +14.5% | $239,200 +4.2% |
| 2010 | $1,617 +16.9% | $229,600 |
| 2009 | $1,383 | $229,600 +0.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $227,900 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $207,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Heavilin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Valparaiso
- 46385
- 3256 Brighton Ln
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