Looking for a ranch home with lake views, acreage, and space to grow? This Union Township property delivers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 3.5 acres with direct frontage on Rt 30--ideal for buyers seeking a home office space, large yard for outdoor living, and future expansion potential. Step inside to a wide foyer that opens to a flexible office or formal dining room. The main living area features a sliding door to a deck overlooking the lake and open backyard. The country kitchen includes built-in appliances, a breakfast area, and generous cabinet storage. A first-floor primary bedroom with ensuite bath offers privacy and peaceful views, while two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the main level. The full walk-out basement with half bath (stubbed for shower) adds value for a future rec room, guest suite, or entertaining space with patio access.
Active
Price cut: $20K (7/17)
$379,900
490 W Us Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46385
3beds
1,738sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
3.5 Acres Lot
$370,400 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Patio accessCountry kitchenLake viewsBreakfast areaWide foyerPrivacy and peaceful viewsBuilt-in appliances
- 111 days |
- 2,293 |
- 116 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Capellari,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr 219-464-3531
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 835746
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Description: Potential Home Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 6.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 13.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Other, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,738
- Total interior livable area: 1,738 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,738
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods, Rural, Meadow
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 3.5 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640919301001000019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $351,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,041
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$370,400
$352,000 - $389,000
$2,698/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $379,900-5%$219/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $399,900-4.8%$230/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $419,900-6.7%$242/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $449,900-8.2%$259/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $489,900-9.3%$282/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $539,900-10%$311/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+20%$345/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Price change | $500,000-16.7%$288/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Price change | $600,000-99.5%$345/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $123,456,789$71,034/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,041 +8.7% | $351,300 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $4,640 +95.5% | $339,700 +13% |
| 2023 | $2,374 +6.2% | $300,500 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $2,236 +6.2% | $292,900 +9.8% |
| 2021 | $2,105 +9% | $266,800 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $1,932 -10.6% | $247,400 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $2,160 +7.8% | $226,400 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $2,003 | $218,100 -2% |
| 2017 | $2,003 +0.6% | $222,500 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $1,990 +3% | $220,600 -9.9% |
| 2014 | $1,932 -5.1% | $244,800 +6.2% |
| 2013 | $2,036 +6.6% | $230,500 +3.8% |
| 2012 | $1,910 +10.5% | $222,000 +17.9% |
| 2011 | $1,729 +12.2% | $188,300 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $1,540 -0.1% | $185,900 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $1,541 | $201,100 |
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Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Union Center Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Union Township Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Wheeler High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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