Located in the highly desired area of Downtown Valparaiso, just a short stroll to the restaurants and shops along vibrant Lincolnway Street. This home is a true 1920s gem that has been thoughtfully renovated with care to bring out every bit of its original character and charm, then elevated with gorgeous new features and modern updates throughout that blend vintage elegance with today’s comforts.
**Premium upgrades include:
-Brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher).
-Restored original hardwood floors throughout.
-Newly constructed first-floor powder room that was not part of the original home layout.
-Fully remodeled custom bathroom on the second floor.
-Partially finished lower level with new carpet, backed by a 10-year transferable Waterproofing Warranty from K&A Waterproofing.
**Can be used as an additional 3rd bedroom space with full bathroom attached.
-Shop in the lower level that can be accessed from the backyard as well.
-Deck in the back with a spacious fenced in backyard.
-2024 New high-efficiency American Standard two-stage heating furnace and HVAC system.
-2024 New 75-Gallon Hot Water Heater.
-2026 New Electrical Panel.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $100 (10/6)
$384,900
655 Chestnut St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
2beds
2,063sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1920
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious fenced in backyard
What the owner loves about this home
• Walking distance from Lincolnway Street & Downtown Valparaiso
• 1 Block from Jessee-Pifer Park
• Elementary K-5: Memorial Elementary School (walking distance)
• Middle 6-8: Benjamin Franklin Middle School (walking distance)
• High 9-12: Valparaiso High School (1.5 miles)
- 17 days
- 1,382
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Listed by:
Property Owner (224) 578-3884
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,063 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, On-street
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 640923427003000004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $263,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,744
- Date on market: 9/26/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,395/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Price change | $384,9000%$187/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000+24.2%$187/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Sold | $309,900$150/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #802078 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Contingent | $309,900$150/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #802078 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $309,900+93.8%$150/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #802078 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2013 | Sold | $159,900$78/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #334399 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $159,900+6.6%$78/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Highland #334399 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2009 | Sold | $150,000$73/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #234968 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,744 +4.9% | $263,900 +9% |
| 2024 | $2,615 +4.5% | $242,200 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $2,501 +0.6% | $230,900 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $2,485 -1.6% | $208,300 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $2,525 +9.6% | $196,100 |
| 2020 | $2,304 +6.6% | $196,100 +10.1% |
| 2019 | $2,162 +8.7% | $178,100 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $1,989 | $168,500 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $1,989 -4.1% | $161,700 -6.1% |
| 2016 | $2,074 -1% | $172,200 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $2,095 +45.8% | $158,600 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $1,437 -1% | $142,200 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $1,452 +2.7% | $145,200 +2.7% |
| 2011 | $1,414 +7% | $141,400 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $1,321 +4.3% | $139,500 -7.7% |
| 2009 | $1,266 | $151,100 +50.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,200 +9.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $91,400 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Valparaiso HS
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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