Lots of new in this amazing 2 acre property close to downtown Valparaiso! Tons of character in this 4 BR, 1.5 bath 1.5 story! Walk in through the enclosed porch to nice size living room & dining area, one bedroom on the main floor & 3/4 bath, good size kitchen w/ oak cabinets, laundry room area w/ great built-ins then on to the office/den area to sun room on the back! Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms w/ built-ins and half bath. Outside you will a beautiful peaceful lot with fenced garden area and 2 amazing outbuildings - one 30x35 garage/workshop with office area and the other a completely finished 3.5 car garage only 10-15 yrs old. RV parking area alongside first out building. Whole house generator included along with all appliances. New septic system, new driveway, Roof 5 yrs old, HWH 3 yrs old, C/A 6 yrs old and brand new boiler!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$214Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly White• McColly Real Estate
•219-762-8578 (broker)
•portage2@mccolly.com (broker)
Listed by Miriam Hill• McColly Real Estate
•219-762-8578 (broker)
•portage2@mccolly.com (broker)
Bought with Kamila Hendzel• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Est. $1,613 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 194 Joliet Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #838221
Sep 18, 2026
Sold
$375,000
$214/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Listed
$389,900
$223/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12414833
Sep 18, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$375,000
$214/sq ft
Aug 4, 2026
Pending
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May 4, 2026
Listed (Active)
$389,900
$223/sq ft
+19
Lots of new in this amazing 2 acre property close to downtown Valparaiso! Tons of character in this 4 BR, 1.5 bath 1.5 story! Walk in through the enclosed porch to nice size living room & dining area, one bedroom on the main floor & 3/4 bath, good size kitchen w/oak cabinets, laundry room area w/great built-ins then on to the office/den area to sun room on the back! Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms w/built-ins and half bath. Outside you will a beautiful peaceful lot with fenced garden area and 2 amazing outbuildings - one 30x35 garage/workshop with office area and the other a completely finished 3.5 car garage only 10-15 yrs old. RV parking area alongside first out building w/convenient dump access. Whole house generator included along with all appliances. New septic system, new driveway, Roof 5 yrs old, HWH 3 yrs old, C/A 6 yrs old and brand new boiler!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11407496
May 23, 2022
Listing Removed
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NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #512621
May 23, 2022
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2022
Listed
$325,000
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,923 (+108.9%)
$104,200 + $160,900
$265,100
2024
$1,878 (−12.5%)
$80,200 + $152,600
$232,800
2023
$2,147 (−3.1%)
$80,100 + $158,900
$239,000
2022
$2,215 (−14.2%)
$80,100 + $147,600
$227,700
2021
$2,581 (+4.6%)
$80,100 + $142,300
$222,400
2020
$2,468 (−0.2%)
$72,800 + $135,400
$208,200
2019
$2,474 (+0.8%)
$72,800 + $130,700
$203,500
2018
$2,455 (+5.1%)
$72,800 + $128,500
$201,300
2017
$2,337 (+2.3%)
$83,600 + $119,600
$203,200
2016
$2,285 (−2.9%)
$83,600 + $119,600
$203,200
2015
$2,354 (+36.8%)
$80,100 + $114,800
$194,900
2013
$1,721
$77,400 + $97,400
$174,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1929
Sq. Ft.
1,752
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640922301004000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
R1
Low Density Single Family Residential District
This district is established for low density rural subdivisions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Additional Parking
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Hot Water
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: None
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher