First time on the market! This custom-built home in Valparaiso sits on 1.13 private, wooded acres and offers a perfect mix of comfort, craftsmanship, and character. With 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a desirable main floor primary suite, this home is both functional and beautifully maintained, featuring quartz countertops and updates throughout.You'll love the fully finished walk-out basement, ideal for entertaining or extended living, and the stunning 3-seasons room with rich wood detail from floor to ceiling. Open the windows to enjoy it as a screened-in porch on warm summer nights, or close it up for a cozy fall retreat--a perfect space year-round!Step outside to your very own wooded paradise, complete with a fairytale-like side yard, tree coverage, and a firepit area that's perfect for gatherings. Located in a quiet, tucked-away neighborhood, yet just 7 minutes to downtown Valparaiso, with a spacious 3-car garage and 12-month home warranty included by the seller--this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!
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$640,000
556 Shatz Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
5beds
3,924sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
1.13 Acres Lot
$671,700 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$4,042 Estimated rent
Home value
$671,700
Estimated sales range
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Fully finished walk-out basementFirepit areaQuartz countertopsPrivate wooded acresRich wood detailTree coverageFairytale-like side yard
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Listed by:
Alexis Andras,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-365-8000
Bought with:
Sarah Ostrander, RB18000863
Banga Realty, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 822503
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Other Room, Office, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Main Floor
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 15.0
Basement
- Description: Fireplace
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 14.0
Family room
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 13.0
Kitchen
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
Living room
- Description: Fireplace
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
Office
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 10.0
Other
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 19.0
Other
- Description: Four seasons room
- Area: 275
- Dimensions: 25.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Walk-Out Access,Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,924
- Total interior livable area: 3,924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,524
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.13 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640903276012000003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wedgwood Park East
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA name: Wedgewood Park
- HOA phone: 219-741-0601
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $522,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,132
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $640,000-3%$163/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $659,900$168/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Contingent | $659,900$168/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822503 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $659,900-1.5%$168/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822503 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $669,900-0.8%$171/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822503 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000$172/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822503 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,094 +2.5% | $522,800 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $3,992 0% | $491,800 +5% |
| 2023 | $3,994 +11.3% | $468,500 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $3,589 +0.4% | $431,800 +20.4% |
| 2021 | $3,574 -3.1% | $358,700 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,687 -1.5% | $348,100 |
| 2019 | $3,745 +3.5% | $348,100 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $3,620 | $339,500 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $3,620 +8.5% | $336,400 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $3,337 -8.6% | $330,400 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $3,649 +39.1% | $328,500 +8.2% |
| 2013 | $2,624 +3.8% | $303,500 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $2,528 -3.9% | $305,400 -3.5% |
| 2011 | $2,631 +7.9% | $316,600 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $2,438 +16.7% | $318,500 |
| 2009 | $2,089 | $318,500 +15.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $274,900 +12.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $244,400 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cooks Corners Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cooks Corners Elementary School
- Middle: Benjamin Franklin 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
- Valparaiso
- 46385
- 556 Shatz Dr
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