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$265,000

557 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46385

3beds

1,872sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

4,356 Square Feet Lot

$265,800 Zestimate^®

$142/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

One-car garage

Charming Downtown Valparaiso Home with Great Potential Located in the heart of downtown Valparaiso, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers convenience and opportunity. Enjoy being just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and all that downtown has to offer. The home features a one-car garage, an office space ideal for working from home, and a functional layout with plenty of room to make it your own. With a little TLC, this property has great potential to become a beautiful downtown retreat. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life in this desirable location!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 170
Dimensions: 17.0 x 10.0

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 150
Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 204
Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0

Family room

Level: Main
Area: 216
Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 144
Dimensions: 16.0 x 9.0

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 216
Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0

Office

Level: Upper
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0

Sunroom

Level: Main
Area: 120
Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

Included: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement: Crawl Space,Sump Pump,Other
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,872
Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,872

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Exterior features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 640923432001000004
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: West Valparaiso

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Valparaiso

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $142/sqft
Tax assessed value: $248,700
Annual tax amount: $6,016
Date on market: 6/30/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$265,800

$253,000 - $279,000

$2,211/mo

Price history

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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,016 +3.7%	$269,100 +8.2%
2024	$5,800 +10.1%	$248,700 +5.1%
2023	$5,270 +110.6%	$236,600 +10.6%
2022	$2,502 -3.9%	$214,000 +9.1%
2021	$2,603 +9.9%	$196,100 -2.2%
2020	$2,369 +4.7%	$200,500 +10.5%
2019	$2,263 +9.7%	$181,400 +7.7%
2018	$2,063	$168,400 +4.4%
2017	$2,063 -39.4%	$161,300 -5.5%
2016	$3,404 +64.1%	$170,700 +6.4%
2014	$2,074 +33.5%	$160,500 +4.3%
2013	$1,554 +1.2%	$153,900 +0.3%
2012	$1,535 -2.9%	$153,500 -1.9%
2011	$1,581 +2%	$156,500 +1.4%
2010	$1,550 +4.8%	$154,400 -7.7%
2009	$1,479	$167,300 -3.1%
2006	--	$172,700 +6.5%
2005	--	$162,100

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