Welcome home to this well maintained LAKEFRONT ranch that's nestled on 96 FT of shoreline in the desirable community of Shorewood Forest where life is like a vacation every day. This spacious ranch with walkout basement boasts 4452 sq ft of finished space on a large lot on one of Shorewood's most desirable streets. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has amazing curb appeal with a fabulous three car garage. The lake views are stunning with expansive windows throughout the home that showcase it's peaceful beauty. There are three decks that are ideal for entertaining friends and family after a day of boating. The outdoor landscaping with sprinkler system is beautifully designed, including the path to the boat dock with newer canopy. Another key feature is a large outside storage room off the lower deck for housing all the toys, patio furniture, canoes and more. Updates and upgrades include: A whole house Generac generator (2022), Furnace (2024), Air conditioner (2020), Water heater (2022), Updated electrical, including new panel box (2025), Boat canopy (2022), newer refrigerator and microwave, and a completely wired ADT security system throughout. The Shorewood Forest amenities are amazing and include a community pool, beach, playground, trails, dog park, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts plus fantastic community events and more! Top that off with reasonable taxes and excellent schools... LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!!
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$880,000
438 Scarborough Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
5beds
4,452sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.47 Acres Lot
$890,000 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$4,228 Estimated rent
Home value
$890,000
$774,000 - $1.02M
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Lakefront ranchAmazing curb appealLarge lotNewer refrigerator and microwaveFabulous three car garage
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Listed by:
Connie Christy,
Century 21 Alliance Group 219-462-2090
Bought with:
Neal Frendling, RB14044715
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 836887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 16.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Bonus room
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 17.0
Dining room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 15.0
Living room
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, In-Law Floorplan, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Wood Burning, Living Room, Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,452
- Total interior livable area: 4,452 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,226
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Oversized, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened, Rear Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Water, Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Paved, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640930201003000019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator, Circuit Breakers
- 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), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Playground, Park, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Landscaping, Jogging Path
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Maintenance Structure
- HOA fee: $1,865 annually
- HOA name: First American Management
- HOA phone: 219-465-0083
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $873,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,482
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $880,000+3.8%$198/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836887 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $847,500$190/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836887 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $847,500-5.8%$190/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836887 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #534641 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,900$202/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #534641 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,704 +10.2% | $873,300 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $6,084 +3.2% | $823,400 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $5,896 +8% | $750,400 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $5,459 +11.7% | $700,600 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $4,887 +4.7% | $648,300 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,666 -10.9% | $568,700 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $5,236 +18.8% | $538,100 |
| 2018 | $4,409 | $538,100 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $4,409 +11.6% | $506,400 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $3,950 -0.1% | $457,900 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $3,955 +12.5% | $439,200 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $3,517 +20.8% | $393,800 +8.4% |
| 2012 | $2,912 -16.7% | $363,400 -4.3% |
| 2011 | $3,496 +6.6% | $379,800 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $3,279 +19.1% | $392,000 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $2,753 | $374,800 +19.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $313,900 +6.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $293,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
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- Porter County
- Valparaiso
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- Shorewood Forest
- 438 Scarborough Rd
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