Excellent opportunity in Valparaiso, IN that's close enough for easy commute to Chicago, with the upside of Indiana living including more space and lower taxes. Positioned on an extra large, corner lot in Valparaiso's Jessee-Pifer neighborhood offers a fantastic opportunity to bring your vision to life. With solid potential and a functional footprint, it's ready for updates, improvements, and personal touches to truly make it your own. Being sold AS IS, this is an ideal option for buyers, investors, or renovators looking to create value in a well-located setting. Recent updates include a new roof and new furnace, providing a strong starting point as you plan your improvements. Oak floors and some original woodwork add to the charm. The expansive lot offers added flexibility for outdoor use, potential expansion, or enhanced curb appeal, while the interior layout presents an opportunity to reimagine the space to suit your living preferences. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, with easy access to local shops, dining, and community events, as well as nearby schools and neighborhood amenities. A solid, exciting opportunity in an established area for those ready to unlock its potential.
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Price cut: $19K (6/18)
$370,000
415 Elmhurst Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46385
3beds
1,936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.3 Acres Lot
$360,200 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original woodworkNew furnaceExpansive lotExtra large corner lotNew roofOak floors
- 125 days
- 595
- 16
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Antje Gehrken (312)339-7655,
A.R.E. Partners Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12618612
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Screened Porch, Tandem Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X21
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Linoleum)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Yes, Attached, Off Alley, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 640923256008000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,685
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$360,200
$342,000 - $378,000
$2,295/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $370,000-4.9%$191/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12618612 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,000$201/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836910 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,685 +5.5% | $255,700 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $2,545 +2.6% | $238,000 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $2,479 +2% | $226,000 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $2,430 -1.6% | $206,900 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $2,468 +8.4% | $192,000 |
| 2020 | $2,277 +4.8% | $192,000 +9% |
| 2019 | $2,173 +8.6% | $176,200 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $2,001 | $169,100 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $2,001 -14.2% | $162,400 -15.7% |
| 2016 | $2,333 -0.9% | $192,600 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $2,355 +32.7% | $180,500 +2.6% |
| 2013 | $1,774 +0.7% | $175,900 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $1,761 +2.8% | $176,100 +2.8% |
| 2011 | $1,713 +1.3% | $171,300 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $1,691 +1.4% | $169,100 -7.7% |
| 2009 | $1,668 | $183,300 +142.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $75,700 +20.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,900 |
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