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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,889 sqft$132/sqft
786 Meridian Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.99 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$132/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Perfect location! This 3bdr 2ba brick ranch has 5 wooded acres behind it and 200 acres of the popular Sunset Hill Park. This home is just 15 minutes away from the popular shops and restaurants of downtown Valparaiso, Indiana Dunes Lake Shore, South Shore train station and major highways. The maintenance free brick exterior and open concept of this peaceful ranch would not only make a cozy home, but could also serve as an investment property for travel rentals due to its amazing location.Perfect location! This 3bdr 2ba brick ranch has 5 wooded acres behind it and 200 acres of the popular Sunset Hill Park. This home is just 15 minutes away from the popular shops and restaurants of downtown Valparaiso, Indiana Dunes Lake Shore, South Shore train station and major highways. The maintenance free brick exterior and open concept of this peaceful ranch would not only make a cozy home, but could also serve as an investment property for travel rentals due to its amazing location.
Listing closed: 08/24/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 476303

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$268,500

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Valparaiso, IN

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Location

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Property Information for 786 Meridian Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,941 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: unspecified
  • Garage # of Cars: 0
  • OriginalListPrice: $250,000.00
  • TaxAssessedValue: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionBuyerPremiumAmount: $.00
  • NRA_AuctionMinimumOpeningBid: $.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $1,500.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 4.99 AC / 217,408 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East on HWY 6 to Meridian turn south home is on the west side
  • City/Town: Valparaiso
  • State: IN
  • Township: Liberty
  • ZIP: 46385
  • Zip Plus 4: 8507
  • Latitude: .00
  • Longitude: .00
  • Area: 211-Chestertn/Porter
  • County: Porter
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,941.00
  • APN/Key #: 640626226018000006
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: S462 N792 E660 NE EX N171.54 W507.85 26-36-6 EXE20 N40 4.991A
Parking
  • Garage Description: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 217,408.00
  • UnFinished SF: 1889
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Square Footage: 1889.0
  • Square Footage Source: Estimated
  • Acres: 4.99
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: Yes
  • WaterfrontFeatures: Creek, Stream
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1889.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Detach
  • Age: 0
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Legal Description 1: S462 N792 E660 NE EX N171.54 W507.85 26-36-6 EXE20 N40 4.991A
  • Lot Description: Acreage, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Design: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • AssociationYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Municipal Water: No
  • Well: Yes
  • Septic: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • WaterSource: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub, Storage
  • Exterior: Brick,Stone
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Enclosed
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Central Air: No
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Heat System: Forced Air
  • Total All Lev. Fin.: 1889
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total (Less Basmnt): 0
  • Equipment: None
  • Heat Type: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Whirlpool Tub
  • Total # of Rooms: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • FireplaceFeatures: Great Room, Living Room
Room 1
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10 Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
Room 2
  • Room Description: 12x12 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Main Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Description: 12x10 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: 10x10 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Description: 14x12 Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 786 Meridian Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2020

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #476303

$250,000
Aug 24, 2020

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #476303

$250,000
Jul 17, 2020

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #476303

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2020

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #476303

$250,000
08/24/2020

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #476303

$250,000
07/17/2020

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #476303

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

Public Records for 786 Meridian Road

Taxable ValueLand$88,300Additions$246,900Total$335,200
Tax Record2025$5,637 ($470 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,889 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,889 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyPORTERAPN64-06-26-226-018.000-006

Schools near 786 Meridian Road

This home is within Duneland School Corporation.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Liberty Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Liberty Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Chesterton Middle School
Public7 to 8

Chesterton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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: 786 Meridian Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385
$250,000
3
1,889
217,408
1
714
87,120
$325,000
33,541
$34,400
5,988
33,977
$87,300
3
130,680

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