Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,971 sqft$122/sqft
452 Amhurst Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$115/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lakefront deal of the decade! Stunning 5BR Home in Shorewood Forest - Instant Equity, Endless Potential! 615K or TRADE! Attention smart buyers! Your golden opportunity to own a massive lakefront home in the prestigious Shorewood Forest community is here - but it won't last long! With nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, this home is PERFECT for anyone looking for space, serenity, and sky-high upside potential. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, there's plenty of room for the whole...Lakefront deal of the decade! Stunning 5BR Home in Shorewood Forest - Instant Equity, Endless Potential! 615K or TRADE! Attention smart buyers! Your golden opportunity to own a massive lakefront home in the prestigious Shorewood Forest community is here - but it won't last long! With nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, this home is PERFECT for anyone looking for space, serenity, and sky-high upside potential. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, there's plenty of room for the whole family - plus guests! Wake up every day to breathtaking lake views through oversized windows that flood the home with natural light. The open-concept main level is ideal for entertaining, with a welcoming living room, cozy fireplace, and wide-open sightlines. The kitchen? It's ready for your custom updates -- the layout is ideal, the space is generous, and the possibilities are endless! Step outside to what feels like your very own PRIVATE LAKEFRONT RETREAT - launch your kayak, cast a line, or just relax with a drink on the expansive deck as the sun sets over the water. This is resort-style living every single day! Yes, this home needs some cosmetic love -- but that's where the magic is. It's PRICED TO MOVE, and buyers with vision can walk into INSTANT EQUITY POTENTIAL. Whether you're looking for a forever home, a weekend escape, or an investment with serious upside potential -- THIS IS IT. Hurry - homes like this DO NOT LAST in Shorewood Forest! Call today for your private tour before your dream becomes someone else's reality.
  • Listed by: Lutrell Kirk 219.308.7179 Kirk@KirkAndCompany.com • Kirk & Company Your Home Sold
Listing closed: 08/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 821972

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Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

Valparaiso, IN

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Property Information for 452 Amhurst Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,597 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Shorewood Forest
  • Garage # of Cars: 3
  • OriginalListPrice: $630,000.00
  • StartShowingDate: 05-31-2025
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: Yes
  • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $5,000.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Route 30 to N 500 W, South on 500 W to Wexford Rd, Right on Wexford Rd, Left on Ashford Ln., Left on Amhurst Rd to home. NO sign out front.
  • City/Town: Valparaiso
  • State: IN
  • Township: Union
  • ZIP: 46385
  • Latitude: 41.46
  • Longitude: -87.16
  • County: Porter
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,597.00
  • APN/Key #: 640930128008000019
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Association Fee: $115.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Legal Description: SHOREWOOD FOREST SEC 6 LOT 207 .27A
  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Trash, Snow Removal
Parking
  • Garage Description: Attached, Driveway, Paved, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 11,761.00
  • Square Footage: 4971.0
  • Square Footage Source: Other
  • Acres: .27
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: Yes
  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 3234.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.0
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Description: Other
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: No
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AssociationYN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Other
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Other
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Other, Lighting
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
  • PoolFeatures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Walk-Out Access, Full, Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1737.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Total # Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Stone Counters, Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Roof: Other
  • Total # of Rooms: 11
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • FireplaceFeatures: Great Room, Living Room
  • LaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Upper Level, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • SecurityFeatures: Other
Room 1
  • Room Description: Fireplace and Lake Views and Multi-Tiered Deck Access, 2 Story Cathedral Ceilings,
  • Room Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.7 x 18.1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 13.3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: Off of Kitchen/ 2nd Dining Area w/ Lake View
  • Room Dimensions: 12.1 x 7.1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Description: Main level w/Private Ensuite and Lake View
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 23.6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19.3 x 11.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11.7 x 13.11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Description: Lake Views
  • Room Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Description: Lake Views
  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 17.3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 11
  • Room Description: Fireplace and Lake Views, Access to Back yard to Dock!
  • Room Dimensions: 27.6 x 37.2
  • Room Type: Great Room

Property History for 452 Amhurst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821972

$605,000
Aug 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918348269

$605,000
Jul 19, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821972

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821972

$605,000
08/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918348269

$605,000
07/19/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821972

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 452 Amhurst Road

Taxable ValueLand$92,100Additions$722,900Total$815,000
Tax Record2025$11,512 ($959 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,234 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,737 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980CountyPORTERAPN64-09-30-128-008.000-019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 452 Amhurst Road

This home is within Union Township School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Union Center Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Union Township Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wheeler High School
Public9 to 12

John Simatovich Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 452 Amhurst Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385
$605,000
5
4,971
11,761
3
3,327
22,216
$660,000
4
3,651
13,068
3
1,942
19,166
$800,000
5
4,459
13,504
$480,000
6
4,748
18,295

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