Bring your talent & vision to this VINTAGE FARMHOUSE fixer upper sitting on ALMOST 2 ACRES. . The home needs work, but UPDATES INCLUDE: New roof 2016. New furnace 2019. New water heater 2020. Newer wrap around porch with overhead fans. Living room/TV area has brand new neutral carpet & has been freshly painted. All rooms are spacious & have large windows offering lots of natural light. Check out the low taxes. Taxes will even be lower if new owner files exemptions. Home is being sold 'AS IS'. Seller will make no repairs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
1.97 acresLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sheryl Barnard• McColly Real Estate
•219-462-2411 (broker)
•valparaiso@mccolly.com (broker)
Bought with Cheryl Bonin• CHERYL Real Estate Services, L
Field of Dreams-Older 1 1/2 story farmhouse with central air, main floor bedroom, basement, 2 garages. Corn crib, all on almost 1.5 country acres. Must see to appreciate. Seller providing 13 month home warranty. Country living near the city, Chesterton school system. Capture the view.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,033 (+42.6%)
$45,800 + $107,000
$152,800
2023
$725 (−7.4%)
$29,900 + $99,300
$129,200
2022
$783 (+5.3%)
$29,500 + $102,100
$131,600
2021
$743 (−45.9%)
$29,300 + $86,300
$115,600
2020
$1,374 (−4.5%)
$25,800 + $53,200
$79,000
2019
$1,439 (+5.0%)
$26,000 + $52,300
$78,300
2018
$1,371 (+3.6%)
$26,100 + $49,300
$75,400
2017
$1,322 (−0.3%)
$26,800 + $46,400
$73,200
2016
$1,326 (+12.3%)
$26,800 + $46,400
$73,200
2015
$1,181
$25,800 + $40,900
$66,700
Tax history for 557 E Burdick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,033 (+42.6%)
$45,800 + $107,000
$152,800
2023
$725 (−7.4%)
$29,900 + $99,300
$129,200
2022
$783 (+5.3%)
$29,500 + $102,100
$131,600
2021
$743 (−45.9%)
$29,300 + $86,300
$115,600
2020
$1,374 (−4.5%)
$25,800 + $53,200
$79,000
2019
$1,439 (+5.0%)
$26,000 + $52,300
$78,300
2018
$1,371 (+3.6%)
$26,100 + $49,300
$75,400
2017
$1,322 (−0.3%)
$26,800 + $46,400
$73,200
2016
$1,326 (+12.3%)
$26,800 + $46,400
$73,200
2015
$1,181
$25,800 + $40,900
$66,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.97 Acres
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640435451008000010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
This district is established for rural estates and hobby farming.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned