Set on 1.65 private acres just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers ample living space, privacy, and a setting designed for real life and entertaining. The layout supports both everyday living and hosting, inside and out, with a walkout lower level that opens directly to the backyard and pool area. Outdoors, the property feels like a personal escape: a wide front lawn, wooded views, and an inground pool ideal for summer gatherings. Indoors, the home offers flexibility for growing families, guests, or multi-use living spaces, upgrades like Anderson windows, R-40 insulation, tankless water heater, whole house filtration system(rented), granite, and Swanstone counters. Conveniently located near Indiana Dunes National Park, beaches, trails, and dining, this home delivers the rare combination of privacy, proximity, and potential, without sacrificing access to everything Valpo offers.
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$470,000
842 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
5beds
3,612sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1.65 Acres Lot
$478,400 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$3,503 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,400
$426,000 - $536,000
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Wide front lawnWooded viewsTankless water heaterAnderson windowsSwanstone countersAmple living spaceWhole house filtration system
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Listed by:
Kathleen Bieker,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-531-2288
Bought with:
Therese Recker, RB15000291
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 832840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Basement, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Basement
- Area: 675
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 25.0
Bonus room
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Dining room
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Soaking Tub
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,612
- Total interior livable area: 3,612 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,806
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.65 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 640722300004000005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $453,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,557
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $470,000-6%$130/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Pending sale | $499,900$138/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900-4.8%$138/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000$145/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822214 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2025 | Price change | $525,000-5.4%$145/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822214 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $555,000-0.9%$154/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $560,000-6.7%$155/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822214 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $599,900-1.6%$166/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822214 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $609,900-3.2%$169/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822214 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000+80.5%$174/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #822214 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2008 | Listing removed | $349,000$97/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Indiana #NI226262 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2008 | Listed for sale | $349,000+22.5%$97/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Indiana #NI226262 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2006 | Sold | $285,000$79/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #163215 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,557 +7.3% | $455,500 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $3,315 +0.1% | $453,100 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $3,312 +27.5% | $421,700 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $2,597 +10.5% | $395,400 +19.1% |
| 2021 | $2,351 -2.5% | $332,000 +11.6% |
| 2020 | $2,412 -2.7% | $297,600 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $2,479 +4.2% | $288,300 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $2,380 | $284,300 +0.4% |
| 2017 | $2,380 -0.9% | $283,100 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $2,402 +3.6% | $283,600 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $2,317 +8.2% | $261,100 +3.4% |
| 2013 | $2,142 -5.7% | $252,400 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $2,272 +12.4% | $258,700 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $2,022 +9.2% | $263,500 +7.2% |
| 2010 | $1,852 +7.3% | $245,800 |
| 2009 | $1,726 | $245,800 -8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $269,000 +24.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $215,500 |
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Neighborhood: 46383
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- 842 N 400 E
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