Welcome home! Take advantage of MAINTENANCE-FREE living in this wonderful community, walking-distance from Valparaiso High School where the HOA takes care of all lawn care service and snow removal! Stepping in, you immediately notice the sprawling open-concept living room with vaulted cathedral ceiling that walks out to an enclosed porch/3-seasons room with deck access; perfect for enjoying your morning coffee amongst the birds or hosting friends year-round! A cute eat-in kitchen is situated in the front of the home, affording plenty of cabinet & counter space, while two spacious bedrooms (including master with bath en suite and walk-in closet), a full guest bath & laundry closet (Kenmore washer & dryer stay) round out your main level. The upstairs has a nice bonus room that could serve as additional sleeping quarters or a playroom, home office, etc.. plus a finished utility room offering extra storage! The attached 2-car garage features a convenient compartment for storing tools, gear and seasonal items. Entertain guests for cookouts on the rear deck/backyard this summer before making your way to nearby downtown Valpo for dinner, drinks & great local shopping! Fantastic location, walking-distance from VHS and within the desirable Cooks Corners Elementary school district! Schedule your showing today!
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$280,000
561 Lantern Walk, Valparaiso, IN 46385
2beds
1,670sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$295,400 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$2,192 Estimated rent
Home value
$295,400
Estimated sales range
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Deck accessVaulted cathedral ceilingSpacious bedroomsFinished utility roomLaundry closetBonus roomRear deck
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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#: 819476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: walk-in closet, 3/4 bath en suite
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: walk-in closet
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.0
Bonus room
- Area: 211.5
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Description: eat-in, kitchen island
- Area: 137.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.0
Living room
- Description: vaulted ceiling, walks out to enclosed porch
- Area: 416.5
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 17.0
Other
- Description: enclosed porch/three seasons room, walks out to deck
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,670
- Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,670
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Off Street, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Rear Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640911477011000004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
- Subdivision: Village Walk/Keystone Commons
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
- Amenities included: Landscaping, Snow Removal, Playground, Park, Maintenance Grounds
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Association name: First American Management: Tiffany Tyler
- Association phone: 219-464-3536
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $280,000-6.4%$168/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #819476 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$179/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #819476 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+78%$179/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #819476 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2001 | Sold | $168,000$101/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #34682 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,611 +6.9% | $269,400 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $2,443 -7.9% | $255,200 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $2,652 +2.6% | $242,200 +1.2% |
| 2022 | $2,586 +22.2% | $239,400 +17.6% |
| 2021 | $2,115 +5.8% | $203,500 +6% |
| 2020 | $2,000 +6.3% | $191,900 +7% |
| 2019 | $1,881 +2.3% | $179,400 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $1,839 | $172,100 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $1,839 +0% | $172,400 -2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,839 -13.9% | $176,800 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $2,135 +24.5% | $179,200 +5.4% |
| 2013 | $1,715 -4.2% | $170,000 -5% |
| 2012 | $1,790 -5.6% | $179,000 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $1,896 +1% | $189,600 +1% |
| 2010 | $1,878 +5.4% | $187,800 |
| 2009 | $1,782 | $187,800 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cooks Corners Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cooks Corners Elementary 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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