Welcome home to this rare treasure nestled on almost 2 acres near downtown Valpo! Featuring a masterfully updated main house, private apartment, detached 3-car garage, barn, and more! Prepare to be absolutely enchanted as you follow the custom paver walk surrounded by lush landscape and enter this classic bungalow. You'll be ushered in to the lovely living room, dining, and perfectly updated kitchen where gleaming hardwood floors and timeless woodwork shines throughout. The sunroom is sure to be your favorite room in the house where you are surrounded by sunlight overlooking the picturesque backyard. Two bedrooms, full bath, and mudroom complete the main floor while upstairs you'll find 2 large bedrooms and a recently renovated 3/4 bath. The basement has also just been completed with a great office, exercise room, and recreation room! Across the brand new driveway you'll find the apartment and detached 3-car garage. The apartment boasts a great living room where a classic stone fireplace serves as the focal point, a kitchenette, a 3/4 bath and bedroom showcasing its own fireplace. In the spring and summer this property truly comes to life with multiple expertly designed landscape spaces featuring ponds, custom paver patios, built in fire pit, landscape lighting, decorative retaining walls, and more all adding to this homes brilliance. In the past 5 years this home has had substantial updates including new roofs, new siding and updated paint on the exterior, upgraded insulation, well pump, electrical wiring, hot water heaters, concrete driveway with landscape lighting and pavers, new interior trim and doors, appliances, concrete in barn, furnace and A/C, and garage heater! Even more impressive than all of these functional updates is the character that has been put in to every space of this home-from the classic woodwork, custom tile, and era-honoring decor. This home is truly unmatched in quality and style-see it for yourself today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
1.74 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Renninger• Better Homes and Gardens Real
•219-999-8990 (broker)
•terrypapp@aol.com (broker)
Bought with Crystal Soliday• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
You want a QUALITY, CUSTOM home that has been UPDATED from top to bottom? Along with a major kitchen/living/bath renovation (Interior Decorator designed in 2018). 4 Seasons Room, Mud Room & Play Room (addition 2009). Guest House/Man Cave w/ bath & exercise room (Built 2011). 3 car heated garage w/ bath. 1.75 acres and barn (2014) w/ electric & water. Professionally landscaped, ponds, paver patios & more. Newer mechanicals, windows, floors, doors & entire house painted. When I say blood, sweat & tears have gone into this home, that is an understatement. The past 28 years, filled with remodels, additions (all while raising 3 children & running a business), can give you a glimpse into the type of people my clients are. Quality driven, creative & meticulous are words that best describe them. When asked about listing their home, the only request I received is find someone that will love our home as much as we have''. Come visit as I'm out of room for comments! Download Update Sheet.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #401946
Nov 16, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 20, 2016
Listed
$290,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,469 (−7.6%)
$73,200 + $335,300
$408,500
2023
$3,753 (−1.5%)
$73,200 + $342,500
$415,700
2022
$3,809 (−12.5%)
$73,200 + $317,900
$391,100
2021
$4,351 (−13.3%)
$73,200 + $329,100
$402,300
2020
$5,019 (+3.8%)
$66,500 + $314,600
$381,100
2019
$4,833 (+41.4%)
$66,500 + $294,000
$360,500
2018
$3,417 (−40.9%)
$66,500 + $223,700
$290,200
2017
$5,780 (+134.9%)
$75,900 + $159,300
$235,200
2016
$2,461 (−2.6%)
$75,900 + $159,300
$235,200
2015
$2,527 (+75.6%)
$72,700 + $152,600
$225,300
2013
$1,439
$70,300 + $95,600
$165,900
Tax history for 188 Joliet Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,469 (−7.6%)
$73,200 + $335,300
$408,500
2023
$3,753 (−1.5%)
$73,200 + $342,500
$415,700
2022
$3,809 (−12.5%)
$73,200 + $317,900
$391,100
2021
$4,351 (−13.3%)
$73,200 + $329,100
$402,300
2020
$5,019 (+3.8%)
$66,500 + $314,600
$381,100
2019
$4,833 (+41.4%)
$66,500 + $294,000
$360,500
2018
$3,417 (−40.9%)
$66,500 + $223,700
$290,200
2017
$5,780 (+134.9%)
$75,900 + $159,300
$235,200
2016
$2,461 (−2.6%)
$75,900 + $159,300
$235,200
2015
$2,527 (+75.6%)
$72,700 + $152,600
$225,300
2013
$1,439
$70,300 + $95,600
$165,900
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.74 Acres
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
2,641
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640922301006000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R1
Low Density Single Family Residential District
This district is established for low density rural subdivisions.
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented, Water Softener Owned, Gas Range, Range Hood, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Range
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Laminate
Room Information
Rooms Total: 14
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Other Room, Living Room, Office, Game Room, Kitchen, Gym, Den, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Has Basement
Basement: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Trees/Woods
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Playground, Other, Lighting, Fire Pit
Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
Living Area
Living Area: 4,954
Living Area Source: Owner
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 936.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,318
Lower Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 850
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 850.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,254
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,700
Property Information
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1931
Levels: One and One Half, Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: E132 W594 N660 Sw S Of Rd 22-35-6 1.74AC Dr387 P521
Tax Annual Amount: $3,893
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant
School Information
High School District: Valparaiso
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,641
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Porter County
APN: 640922301006000003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Valparaiso High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valparaiso, IN • 46385
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$570,000 – $690,000
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