Welcome home to this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence on a picturesque one-third acre waterfront lot, where you can fish right from your own backyard. With an ingress/egress window already in place, the finished basement offers the potential for an easy sixth bedroom, making this home ideal for growing families or multi-generational living. The backyard is truly the showstopper, featuring a massive multi-level deck overlooking a beautiful pond, complete with a private boat launch for your paddle boat, built-in storage, and elegant solar light caps that create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the kitchen and dining area, granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. The main level features a stunning great room with a cozy fireplace and custom maple mantel, a dedicated home office, and a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private ensuite bath. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the finished basement offers a large family room, a second office, and the flexibility to create a sixth bedroom. The oversized 2-car garage includes an extra storage area perfect for lawn equipment, snow blowers, or workshop space. Conveniently located just down the street from Chesterton High School and only minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park and the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan, this home offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, recreation, and an unbeatable location.
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$535,000
37 Covington Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
5beds
3,383sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.37 Acres Lot
$528,500 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
Dedicated home officeThoughtfully designed living spacesGranite countertopsElegant solar light capsBuilt-in storageAbundant cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Boyter,
McColly Real Estate 219-926-1616
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 843290
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Great Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Den, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Den
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 16.0
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 380
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 20.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, High Ceilings, Granite Counters
- Basement: Daylight,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,383
- Total interior livable area: 3,383 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,694
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Water, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 640623252007000006
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fox Chase Farms Ph 02
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA name: Fox Chase Farms HOA(Brian Bissonnette)
- HOA phone: 219-973-9323
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $524,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,388
- Date on market: 8/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$528,500
$502,000 - $555,000
$3,650/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000$158/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843290 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $535,000$158/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843290 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+1428.6%$158/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843290 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2005 | Sold | $35,000$10/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #103559 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,992 +2.5% | $524,300 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $3,895 +12.4% | $500,200 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $3,465 +15% | $491,500 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $3,014 -2.4% | $412,200 +7.7% |
| 2021 | $3,087 -1.4% | $382,700 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $3,131 -3% | $382,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,229 +10% | $370,800 -0.3% |
| 2018 | $2,935 | $372,100 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $2,935 -4.9% | $352,700 -4.2% |
| 2016 | $3,087 +2.4% | $368,100 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $3,015 +3.9% | $349,700 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $2,903 -5.5% | $335,500 -3.6% |
| 2012 | $3,073 +33.3% | $348,000 +12.8% |
| 2011 | $2,305 +4.8% | $308,400 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,199 +9.6% | $299,400 |
| 2009 | $2,007 | $299,400 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Liberty Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Westchester Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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