Adorable 2-bed/1-bath ranch just steps from beautiful Flint Lake with accompanying 1-bed/1-bath guest house out back, perfect for a rental or related living "in-law" suite! The main home features a covered front porch where you can enjoy your morning coffee before stepping into the open-concept living room/dining area; airy & bright with plenty of natural light, crown molding and durable vinyl plank flooring! New Furnace installed late 2025. The adjacent eat-in kitchen has a vaulted ceiling, custom backsplash, sleek steel countertop, new stainless fridge & microwave and abundant counter and cabinet space! Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath (tile shower surround) with laundry hookups round out the main house, while the cute "casita" guest house out back boasts a sprawling living room, kitchen, bedroom & 3/4 bath, with a newer tankless water heater all its own! Entertain friends for cookouts this summer in your fenced backyard retreat with deck & brick paver patio before walking down to the lake for some boating, fishing and lake sunsets! Private beach membership is available! Valpo schools, LOW taxes, super affordable utilities and NO HOA! Whether you're looking to build your rental portfolio or settle down by the water with separate living quarters, don't miss this truly unique opportunity to acquire two properties in a stellar lake community, just minutes from downtown Valpo with easy access to the toll road, I-80/94 and the South Shore train (Dune Park), making your commute to Chicago a breeze! Schedule your showing today!
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$200,000
5305 4th Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
3beds
1,093sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$201,800 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$1,802 Estimated rent
Home value
$201,800
$176,000 - $232,000
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Covered front porchSleek steel countertopLaundry hookupsTile shower surroundVaulted ceilingCrown moldingCustom backsplash
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Listed by:
Shawn Spaw,
Stray Dog Properties, LLC 219-246-5200
Bought with:
Shawn Spaw, RB14035996
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 835816
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: vinyl plank
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: casita bedroom
- Area: 67.5
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 7.5
Kitchen
- Description: vaulted ceiling, pantry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Living room
- Description: open concept to dining area, vinyl plank
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 13.0
Other
- Description: casita kitchen
- Area: 61.75
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5
Other
- Description: casita living room
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 8.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Open Floorplan, In-Law Floorplan
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,093
- Total interior livable area: 1,093 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,093
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch, Deck
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 641006153014000003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
- Subdivision: S 1st Add
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $200,000-7%$183/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835816 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$197/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835816 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000$197/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835816 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $944 -20.5% | $159,100 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $1,187 -43.6% | $151,000 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $2,104 +2.5% | $138,000 +12.6% |
| 2022 | $2,052 +3.8% | $122,600 +14.2% |
| 2021 | $1,976 +8% | $107,400 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $1,831 -1.6% | $99,500 +10.9% |
| 2019 | $1,860 +7.7% | $89,700 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1,728 | $85,600 +7% |
| 2017 | $1,728 -1.7% | $80,000 -8.5% |
| 2016 | $1,758 -3.4% | $87,400 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $1,819 +29.2% | $80,400 +6.3% |
| 2013 | $1,408 +12.9% | $75,600 +0.7% |
| 2012 | $1,247 -9.7% | $75,100 -12.6% |
| 2011 | $1,381 +10.3% | $85,900 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $1,252 +8.1% | $84,700 |
| 2009 | $1,158 | $84,700 |
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Neighborhood: 46383
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Flint Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flint Lake Elementary School
- Middle: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- High: Valparaiso 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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- Indiana
- Porter County
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- 5305 4th Ave
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