This is an extremely well maintained, move-in ready home sitting on nearly an acre with no neighbors across the street or behind the home. Whether you are sitting on the expansive front porch or walking the backyard with both a "she-shed" and pole barn with an additional 4 car spaces and lots of storage, this home offers splendid opportunities to make it your own. The custom built ranch has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, attached 2 car heated garage, and a large eat-in kitchen. The patio door off the side of the home lets in natural light for a great office space, craft room, or business since it has its own entrance. A magnificent stone fireplace in the living room adds to the beauty with many more details that will make you want to make this your home sweet home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Jeanne Sommer• Century 21 Alliance Group
AMAZING custom built ranch with FULL basement in a perfect serene location in Valpo. ORIGINAL owners with so many quality updates. NEW COMMERCIAL GRADE appliances with solid oak kitchen cabinets and doors. RADON remediation system installed in basement. Landscaped yard with KITCHLER lighting and irrigation system with gorgeous perennials. PRIDE in ownership surrounds this entire home that includes a separate heated shop space above the garage access. Pole barn has electric and so much space for extra storage in the rafters. STONE fireplace looks amazing in the living room that has views for miles. Another breezeway door off the side of the home is currently used for a mini beauty shop with a shampoo bowl. SHE/HE shed also has electric running with another loft area. Home has been meticulously kept with so many small intricate details of love. One-of-a-kind additions with NO neighbors across the street or behind. All of this on nearly an acre!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,168 (+3.9%)
$37,400 + $443,900
$481,300
2023
$3,050 (−0.4%)
$32,800 + $399,500
$432,300
2022
$3,064 (−2.2%)
$32,800 + $364,900
$397,700
2021
$3,133 (+12.4%)
$32,800 + $334,600
$367,400
2020
$2,788 (+3.4%)
$28,600 + $306,800
$335,400
2019
$2,697 (+6.6%)
$28,600 + $286,400
$315,000
2018
$2,529 (+1.4%)
$28,600 + $273,600
$302,200
2017
$2,494 (+21.6%)
$29,200 + $230,700
$259,900
2016
$2,051 (+3.5%)
$29,200 + $230,700
$259,900
2015
$1,981 (−1.9%)
$28,100 + $213,100
$241,200
2013
$2,020
$28,600 + $201,400
$230,000
Tax history for 118 S Smoke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,168 (+3.9%)
$37,400 + $443,900
$481,300
2023
$3,050 (−0.4%)
$32,800 + $399,500
$432,300
2022
$3,064 (−2.2%)
$32,800 + $364,900
$397,700
2021
$3,133 (+12.4%)
$32,800 + $334,600
$367,400
2020
$2,788 (+3.4%)
$28,600 + $306,800
$335,400
2019
$2,697 (+6.6%)
$28,600 + $286,400
$315,000
2018
$2,529 (+1.4%)
$28,600 + $273,600
$302,200
2017
$2,494 (+21.6%)
$29,200 + $230,700
$259,900
2016
$2,051 (+3.5%)
$29,200 + $230,700
$259,900
2015
$1,981 (−1.9%)
$28,100 + $213,100
$241,200
2013
$2,020
$28,600 + $201,400
$230,000
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,959
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
641211226010000008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
A1
General Agriculture District
This district is established for agricultural operations, ag-businesses, and sales of produce and products.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 6
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 3
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
View: None
Pool Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Fencing: None
Foundation Details: Block
Exterior Features: None
Other Structures: Second Garage
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Living Area
Living Area: 1,959
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,959
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,959
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.00
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1959.00
Property Information
Structure Type: House
Year Built: 2002
Accessibility Features YN: No
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: PARCEL IN E255.6 S137 N1071.4 NE 11-34-6 .80A DITCH
Tax Annual Amount: $3,190.20
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Source: Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
School Information
High School District: East Porter County
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,959
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Porter County
APN: 641211226010000008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
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Schools
Morgan Township Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Morgan Township Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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$445,000 – $538,000
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