WELL MAINTAINED 4-BEDROOM HOME is back on the market due to the previous buyer's financing falling through. This spacious cape cod is ready for you to move right in. Home has great curb appeal with nice landscaping, a covered porch, plus driveway was done last year. The kitchen features stainless appliances with many cabinets and ceramic flooring. All the bedrooms have brand new carpeting. If you are not in need of 5 bedrooms, upstairs you will find a huge bedroom that is 17' by 16' which could be a flex room for hobbies, office, playroom etc. The roof is 9 years old. The furnace is 9 years old and the A/C is only 3 years old. This summer enjoy the private backyard that is fenced. There are no HOA fees.
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Price cut: $999 (8/8)
$259,000
396 Clear Crk, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
2,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$258,500 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered porchGreat curb appealNice landscapingKitchen features stainless appliancesMany cabinetsCeramic flooring
- 117 days
- 1,192
- 96
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judy Fischer,
Century 21 Affiliated 219-405-4112,
Nicole Scott,
Century 21 Affiliated
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838611
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 97.9
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 231.66
- Dimensions: 19.8 x 11.7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 163.2
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 9.6
Bedroom 4
- Description: Spacious with large closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 278.53
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 16.1
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 138
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 74.74
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 10.1
Kitchen
- Description: Stainless appliances
- Level: Main
- Area: 110.09
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 296.51
- Dimensions: 19.9 x 14.9
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,184
- Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,184
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 640629309003000015
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: South Haven 3rd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $192,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,341
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$258,500
$246,000 - $271,000
$2,578/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Price change | $259,000-0.4%$119/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Pending sale | $259,999$119/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $259,999-1.1%$119/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $263,000-1.9%$120/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $268,000-0.7%$123/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Pending sale | $270,000$124/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000+100.1%$124/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838611 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2016 | Sold | $134,900$62/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #399035 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,377 +2% | $192,200 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $1,350 +9.7% | $192,300 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $1,230 +9% | $192,500 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $1,129 +14.4% | $168,000 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $987 +4.7% | $154,900 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $942 +27.1% | $140,100 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $741 +20.1% | $133,200 +29.4% |
| 2018 | $617 | $102,900 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $617 +22.9% | $101,500 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $502 -70.7% | $92,500 -8.8% |
| 2014 | $1,716 -15.1% | $101,400 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $2,021 +3.6% | $101,300 +2.3% |
| 2012 | $1,950 +11.5% | $99,000 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $1,750 +1.5% | $101,900 |
| 2010 | $1,724 -7.3% | $101,900 |
| 2009 | $1,860 | $101,900 -15.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,100 +10.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $109,200 |
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Neighborhood: South Haven
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Portage 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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