A rare opportunity to own a historic homesite and picturesque property minutes from downtown Valparaiso. From the moment you travel up the wooded driveway along side a meandering creek and pull up to the charming barn and scenic vista, you will be transported to a tranquil state of being. The original home, built in 1870 and added on in subsequent years, requires updates but offers main floor living room with fireplace and arched doorways, dining room with built-in cabinet, spacious kitchen and breakfast room overlooking wooded yard, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom, hall bath, and enclosed porch. Two additional bedrooms are found on second floor. This is an ideal spot to build your estate. Please note this is sold in an estate and is sold as-is.
A rare opportunity to own a historic homesite and picturesque property minutes from downtown Valparaiso. From the moment you travel up the wooded driveway along side a meandering creek and pull up to the charming barn and scenic vista, you will be transported to a tranquil state of being. The original home, built in 1870 and added on in subsequent years, requires updates but offers main floor living room with fireplace and arched doorways, dining room with built-in cabinet, spacious kitchen and breakfast room overlooking wooded yard, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom, hall bath, and enclosed porch. Two additional bedrooms are found on second floor. This is an ideal spot to build your estate. Please note this is sold in an estate and is sold "as-is".
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #537170
Aug 24, 2023
Listing Removed
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Aug 9, 2023
Listed
$594,900
$257/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$18 (+15.4%)
$1,100
2023
$15 (+27.3%)
$900
2022
$12 (−34.8%)
$700
2021
$18 (−2.4%)
$600
2020
$19 (−18.9%)
$600
2019
$23
$800
2018
$23 (−7.6%)
$800
2017
$25 (+94.2%)
$900
2013
$13
$33,500
Tax history for 237 Joliet Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$18 (+15.4%)
$1,100
2023
$15 (+27.3%)
$900
2022
$12 (−34.8%)
$700
2021
$18 (−2.4%)
$600
2020
$19 (−18.9%)
$600
2019
$23
$800
2018
$23 (−7.6%)
$800
2017
$25 (+94.2%)
$900
2013
$13
$33,500
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.39 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Porter County
APN
640921401001000003
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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.
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: Attached, Detached, Off Street
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Hot Water, Steam
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Accessibility Features: Enhanced Accessible
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Rooms Total: 9
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Other
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Other Equipment: Other
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 2,315
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,315
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,315
Property Information
Year Built: 1870
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $262,600
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: PARS IN NE DESC DR255 P521&251 21-35-6 10.06A
Tax Annual Amount: $2,293
Tax Year: 2022
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: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.39 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Porter County
APN: 640921401001000003
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 • 2.0mi
9/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Valparaiso High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 15 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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Valparaiso, IN • 46385
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Estimated sale price
$702,000 – $850,000
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