OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2020 for $249K

$379,799

•

2,925

sq ft

196 Joliet Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385

About this home

NEW PRICE!! This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on an acre minutes from downtown Valpo. The kitchen has been completely remodeled & will take your breath away. Open to the formal dining room with a large breakfast bar, the kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, beveled edge granite counter tops, subway tile backsplash, copper pendant lights, 5 burner gas range, new refrigerator & dishwasher & copper apron sink. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, which also offers a large living room, enclosed porch (converted to year round use); master bedroom suite with walk in closet & bath with tiled shower with dual shower heads & built in bench. Upstairs you will find a flexible loft/office space & 2 additional bedrooms. Downstairs is a 4th bedroom with walk in closet, shared bath, family room & laundry room. Outside you will find gorgeous landscaping, detached 2.5 car garage with covered lanai & hot tub; above ground pool with large deck; firepit and volleyball net.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Melissa Osika • @properties/Christie's Intl RE

•219-531-2288 (broker)

•mlsvalpo@atproperties.com (broker)

Bought with Karl Wehle • Realty Executives Premier

•219-462-2224 (broker)

•info@RexPremier.com (broker)

Bought with Frances Mari Lassalle • Realty Executives Premier

•219-462-2224 (broker)

•info@RexPremier.com (broker)

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•Source:NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #475648

Redfin Estimate

$379,799

$130K since sold in August 2020$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 24.6% lower than the average sale price ($504K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$509,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,006 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$340,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,015 sq ft
228 Weblos Trl, Valparaiso, IN 46385
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$550,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,254 sq ft
317 N 250 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$485,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,361 sq ft
130 Wheatridge Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$640,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,928 sq ft
202 Oakridge Ct, Valparaiso, IN 46385
SOLD JAN 29, 2026
$500,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,721 sq ft
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Market trends in 46385, IN

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$405K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

192

10 MoM

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NEW 22 HRS AGO
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NEW 25 HRS AGO
$435,000
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NEW 27 HRS AGO
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NEW 33 HRS AGO
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Sale history for 196 Joliet Rd

Date

Event

Price

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #475648

Aug 21, 2020

Sold

$249,900

$85/sq ft

Jun 4, 2020

Listed

$249,900

$85/sq ft

NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #312073

Nov 9, 2012

Sold

$145,000

$50/sq ft

Jul 27, 2012

Listed

$149,900

$51/sq ft

You'll love this well cared for country brick 1 1/2 story home! Close to town for convenience however has that country lifestyle feeling. The comfortable enclosed front porch offers hours of leisure living. Classic custom built in cabinets can be found in the dining room. Rich hardwood flooring too! Over 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths with finished basement bar/rec-room area for family gatherings. The king size country acre lot with rope swing is perfect for outside recreation activities. Tons of storage can be found in the generous sized garage and separate storage shed. Relax on the covered garage/patio and commune with nature. Home features include several mechanical upgrades and foundation waterproofing system too. Lots of future finished square footage potential in the basement area too! A real country charmer!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,693 (−8.5%)

$53,400 + $179,300

$232,700

2023

$1,850 (+0.4%)

$53,400 + $184,700

$238,100

2022

$1,842 (−10.9%)

$53,400 + $168,300

$221,700

2021

$2,068 (+9.8%)

$53,400 + $155,900

$209,300

2020

$1,884

$48,500 + $140,000

$188,500

2019

$1,886 (+0.7%)

$48,500 + $135,500

$184,000

2018

$1,872 (+6.6%)

$48,500 + $133,100

$181,600

2017

$1,757 (+3.7%)

$54,000 + $124,100

$178,100

2016

$1,694 (−2.6%)

$54,000 + $124,100

$178,100

2015

$1,740 (+63.5%)

$51,700 + $119,400

$171,100

2013

$1,064

$50,000 + $93,400

$143,400

Tax history for 196 Joliet Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,693 (−8.5%)

$53,400 + $179,300

$232,700

2023

$1,850 (+0.4%)

$53,400 + $184,700

$238,100

2022

$1,842 (−10.9%)

$53,400 + $168,300

$221,700

2021

$2,068 (+9.8%)

$53,400 + $155,900

$209,300

2020

$1,884

$48,500 + $140,000

$188,500

2019

$1,886 (+0.7%)

$48,500 + $135,500

$184,000

2018

$1,872 (+6.6%)

$48,500 + $133,100

$181,600

2017

$1,757 (+3.7%)

$54,000 + $124,100

$178,100

2016

$1,694 (−2.6%)

$54,000 + $124,100

$178,100

2015

$1,740 (+63.5%)

$51,700 + $119,400

$171,100

2013

$1,064

$50,000 + $93,400

$143,400

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

1929

Sq. Ft.

1,950

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Porter County

APN

640922301003000003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s),Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Room Information
Rooms Total: 11
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System
Pool Features: Above Ground
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Other Equipment: Other
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick

Living Area
Living Area: 2,925
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 975.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 975
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 975.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,950
Below Grade Finished Area: 975

Property Information
Year Built: 1929
Levels: One and One Half, Two

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 66
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: E66 W264 N660 N1/2 SW S HWY 22-35-6 1A
Tax Annual Amount: $1,886
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner

School Information
High School District: Valparaiso

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,950
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Porter County
APN: 640922301003000003

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$361,000 – $437,000

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Home values near 196 Joliet Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
212 Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$331,127
198 Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2244 Sq. Ft.	$310,359

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$340,461
194 Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$319,592

Address	Redfin Estimate
188 Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4954 Sq. Ft.	$599,927
200 Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$310,833

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