Rare find! This Beautifully Remodeled 4 bed (easy potential for 2 more), 4 bath Shorewood Forest stunner is full of Custom features and located in a community where life is like a vacation every day. From the moment the current owners purchased the home in 2016 they have added value increasing it's desirability factor. This Breathtaking Two Story boasts 4,985 sq. ft. on a .50 acre lot, three car garage and a large, beautifully designed walk out lower level for comfortable In- law living . This home will continue to wow you with each room that you enter. The massive chefs kitchen with gorgeous oversized island and large dining area is a perfect spot to gather and entertain. The fabulous outdoor entryway sets the stage for the two story foyer that leads to the upper level with 4 bedrooms. The master suite is enormous with Custom Roman Steam Shower in the master bath with large walk in closet. Numerous high end appliances included in the sale. Upgrades include: New flooring, fresh paint, newer windows, newer furnace/Ac, newer tankless water heater, whole house generator with complete surge protection, newer appliances, newer roof, reverse osmosis filtration and water softener, new landscaping, deck railing and all toilets have bidets! Amenities include community sporting lake, pool, beach, trails, clubhouse, dog park, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, playground and awesome planned events. Love where you live!!
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$645,000
428 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
4,985sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.5 Acres Lot
$671,400 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$4,117 Estimated rent
Home value
$671,400
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Master suiteNew landscapingTwo story foyerHigh end appliancesMassive chefs kitchenCustom roman steam showerLarge dining area
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Listed by:
Connie Christy,
Century 21 Alliance Group 219-462-2090
Bought with:
Shawn Spaw, RB14035996
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 820431
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Laundry, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 15.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.6
Dining room
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Family room
- Area: 217.8
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.2
Game room
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Area: 486
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 18.0
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen/Dining
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 30.0 x 11.0
Laundry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.0
Laundry
- Description: Laundry/Utility/Pantry
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
Living room
- Area: 421.2
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 15.6
Office
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Microwave, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Lower Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Basement, Other, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,985
- Total interior livable area: 4,985 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,352
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Oversized, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Few Trees, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640919429001000019
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Jogging Path, Pool, Playground, Park, Maintenance Grounds, Landscaping
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $1,500 annually
- HOA name: First American Management
- HOA phone: 219-465-0883
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $635,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,683
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $645,000-1.8%$129/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820431 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Contingent | $657,000$132/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820431 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $657,000$132/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820431 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2025 | Pending sale | $657,000$132/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820431 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $657,000+90.4%$132/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820431 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2016 | Sold | $345,000-2.8%$69/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #386321 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2016 | Pending sale | $354,900$71/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Alliance Group #386321 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2016 | Price change | $354,900-3.8%$71/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Alliance Group #386321 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2015 | Price change | $369,000-1.6%$74/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Alliance Group #372907 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2015 | Price change | $374,900-1.3%$75/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Alliance Group #372907 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $379,900$76/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Alliance Group #372907 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,543 +2.3% | $635,100 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $4,440 +6.5% | $592,500 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $4,171 +10.8% | $573,500 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $3,763 +4.7% | $516,400 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $3,593 +2% | $463,100 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $3,521 -6.4% | $431,800 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $3,762 +19.3% | $418,800 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $3,155 | $397,500 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $3,155 +1.7% | $373,000 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $3,102 +0% | $367,600 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $3,101 -7.7% | $356,200 -6% |
| 2013 | $3,359 +9.1% | $379,000 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $3,079 -7.9% | $382,100 +4.4% |
| 2011 | $3,343 +12.7% | $366,100 +1.7% |
| 2010 | $2,965 +19.3% | $359,900 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $2,486 | $344,100 +11.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $308,800 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $281,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
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- 10/10Union Center Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Union Township Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Union Elementary School
- High: Wheeler 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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- Shorewood Forest
- 428 Forestwood Dr
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