Welcome home! Check out this extremely well-maintained 2-story in Timberland! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping into the welcoming foyer, where you'll immediately notice the durable pre-finished hardwood floors that lead you to the open concept living room (gas fireplace, recessed lighting) and eat-in kitchen, featuring Kenmore stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pot filler faucet, island/breakfast bar, pantry and dining area that walks out to the deck overlooking your pool & beautiful backyard! The stunning master has a vaulted ceiling and gorgeous bath en suite with jetted tub & walk-in shower (tiled surround), double vanity and 11x6 walk-in closet! A half bath & laundry room (quartz counter, LG washer & dryer stay) round out the main level, while your upstairs boasts four spacious bedrooms (all with walk-in closets), as well as a full guest bath! Your FINISHED daylight basement affords tons of extra space for entertaining, thanks to the large rec room (could serve as a playroom, home gym or theater), sixth bedroom (10x6.5 walk-in closet, egress), utility room for added storage potential and rough-in for an additional bathroom! Host friends for cookouts & kick it poolside this summer in your personal (fenced) backyard retreat with HEATED pool & newer three-tier composite deck with nothing but wooded privacy beyond your property line (so no back neighbors)! The attached 3-car garage has epoxied floors, a Tesla charger and insulated overhead doors! More features include a TerraBloom whole-house booster fan connected to the HVAC, nine-step reverse osmosis water treatment system, a whole house humidifier, water softener, HUGE driveway & so much more! Situated in a great subdivision within Duneland schools, a short drive from the Indiana Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton (check out the European Market this May) and just minutes from the Toll Road and I-80/94, making your commute to Chicago a breeze!
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$565,000
853 E Shakespeare Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
5beds
4,145sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2013
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$565,200 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$3,460 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,200
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Heated poolGas fireplaceHalf bathFinished daylight basementCovered front porchHuge drivewayDouble vanity
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Listed by:
Shawn Spaw,
Stray Dog Properties, LLC 219-246-5200
Bought with:
Ashley Tezak, RB21002747
Realty Executives Premier
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 837985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 6, Other Room, Utility Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: vaulted ceiling, full bath en suite, 11x6 walk-in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 217.5
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.5
Bedroom 2
- Description: walk-in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: walk-in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 186
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: walk-in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 5
- Description: walk-in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Family room
- Description: daylight
- Level: Basement
- Area: 544
- Dimensions: 34.0 x 16.0
Foyer
- Description: hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 91
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 7.0
Kitchen
- Description: eat-in, granite countertops, stainless appliances, dining area walks out to deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 230
- Dimensions: 23.0 x 10.0
Laundry
- Description: LG washer + dryer stay, quartz counter
- Level: Main
- Area: 45.5
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.5
Living room
- Description: open concept, fireplace, hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 17.0
Office
- Description: hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 131.25
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.5
Other
- Description: sixth bedroom/"flex" room, 10x6.5 walk-in closet, egress
- Level: Basement
- Area: 175.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.0
Utility room
- Description: great for storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 227.5
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Full,Finished,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,145
- Total interior livable area: 4,145 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,673
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Above Ground, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640624304004000006
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Timberland Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- HOA fee: $350 annually
- HOA name: Timberland Farms HOA
- HOA phone: 219-299-3357
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $614,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,110
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Sold | $565,000-1.7%$136/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837985 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Pending sale | $575,000$139/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837985 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $575,000-1.7%$139/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837985 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $585,000-2.3%$141/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837985 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+58%$145/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837985 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2019 | Sold | $379,000$91/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #441836 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2019 | Pending sale | $379,000$91/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #441836 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2018 | Price change | $379,000-2.6%$91/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #435780 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $389,000+6.9%$94/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Porter County Office #435780 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2015 | Sold | $364,000$88/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #369858 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,946 +2.2% | $614,500 +1% |
| 2024 | $4,837 +14.1% | $608,200 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $4,239 +18.1% | $595,300 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $3,590 +2.9% | $493,200 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $3,489 -5.4% | $446,300 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $3,689 -46.8% | $425,300 -0.6% |
| 2019 | $6,935 +9.1% | $428,000 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $6,359 | $424,000 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $6,359 -7.1% | $386,800 -4.3% |
| 2016 | $6,842 +5.8% | $404,300 +22.4% |
| 2014 | $6,467 +293.2% | $330,200 +163.5% |
| 2013 | $1,645 | $125,300 |
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Neighborhood: 46383
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Liberty Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- NAWestchester Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Chesterton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Liberty Elementary School
- Middle: Liberty Intermediate
- High: Chesterton 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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