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281 Joliet Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
About this home
Welcome home to this stunning and immaculate 4 bedroom/3 bath ranch on a tree-lined fenced acre. It has been remodeled from top to bottom. Two master bedrooms with baths. Be sure to look at the pictures to see the new designer master bath (with heated ceramic floor!). So many updates. New hardwood floors, ceramic, crown molding. Two fireplaces: Gas fireplace in the huge beautiful family room & wood burning fireplace in the living room. Great kitchen with wall to wall cabinets and large pantry. Beautiful six panel wood doors throughout. TONS of storage. Three season room overlooking the 24'x12' inground pool, koi pond and gazebo. (The pool has a new electric safety cover and filter system. ) Three car garage and an extra 23'x23' outbuilding. Newer roof, furnace and central air. This is a gem! Valparaiso schools! No homestead and mortgage exemptions have been filed.
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Sale history for 281 Joliet Rd
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$92/sq ft
$101/sq ft
$78/sq ft
Tax history for 281 Joliet Rd
*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
R1
Low Density Single Family Residential District
This district is established for low density rural subdivisions.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, Garage Door Opener
- Gararge Information
- Has Garage(s)
- Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Has Fireplace(s)
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room, Recreation Room
- Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
- Room Information
- Rooms Total: 8
- Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
- Other Structures: Gazebo
- Other Equipment: None
- Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Living Area
- Living Area: 2,566
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
- Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,566
- Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2,566
- Property Information
- Year Built: 1974
- Levels: One
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: Parc In E 165.35 W 1039 S 275 N Joliet Rd. SW 21-35-6
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,446
- Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- 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: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,566
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.03 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1974
- Year Renovated: 1974
- County: Porter County
- APN: 640921302003000003
Other
- Auction Information
- Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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.
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