Tranquility and sophistication describe this 8 acre property. A country-like setting, yet, close to town & Hwy 30, with too many high-end finishes to list. Everything in the home is brand new & custom as of 2018 or later. Gourmet chefs kitchen with commercial grade appliances still under warranty. Granite & Quartz complete the finishing touches on all surfaces. Main floor master bath with stand alone tub & spa shower. Double sided gas fireplace on main floor with hickory flooring throughout. The large open floor plan is great for entertaining but the bedrooms & private spaces are secluded. Home features a great room / theater room with fireplace in the daylight walkout basement with 2 bedrooms downstairs & plenty of unfinished space. Amazing 360 degree views, including a 50 ft deck overlooking large beautiful creek. Attached 2.5 car garage & detached 3 car garage with another large storage building. Fish, gardens, trees & wildlife are plentiful. Two parcels included.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
7.81 acresLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Chase Pivarnik• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Bought with Karl Wehle• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Bought with Caylie Pruitt• Realty Executives Premier
Let's go to the country and enjoy the privacy and gorgeous views! This 3 Bedroom 3-bathroom hill top ranch is centrally positioned on the original 2 1/2 acre home site and includes the 5 adjacent rolling acres. The expansive frontage of 656' on Joliet Rd. features an additional entry drive for easy access. Home features a 50 foot deck which is adjacent the large 4 Seasons room with built-in hot tub & double-sided fireplace. The west side of the home has an unparalleled scenic view of a delightful meandering stream that feeds Salt Creek. This home is perfect for entertaining, gardening or simply enjoying the serenity in one of the most desirable areas of Valparaiso. This home has an attached 2 car garage plus a 3 car detached garage with heat, water and work space. Don't miss out on this wooded natural setting; the wild woods flowers, the jumping fish, birds & deer are all priceless additions that make this 'home. '
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,640 (+7.2%)
$60,700 + $285,500
$346,200
2023
$2,463 (+5.6%)
$53,000 + $255,300
$308,300
2022
$2,333 (+1.2%)
$53,000 + $232,100
$285,100
2021
$2,306 (+5.0%)
$53,000 + $204,200
$257,200
2020
$2,195 (+6.9%)
$46,400 + $193,300
$239,700
2019
$2,053 (−3.6%)
$46,400 + $177,500
$223,900
2018
$2,130 (+14.4%)
$46,400 + $168,500
$214,900
2017
$1,862 (+8.0%)
$48,100 + $157,800
$205,900
2016
$1,724 (−4.6%)
$48,100 + $157,800
$205,900
2015
$1,808 (−7.2%)
$46,000 + $165,300
$211,300
2013
$1,949
$49,700 + $162,100
$211,800
Tax history for 309 Joliet Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,640 (+7.2%)
$60,700 + $285,500
$346,200
2023
$2,463 (+5.6%)
$53,000 + $255,300
$308,300
2022
$2,333 (+1.2%)
$53,000 + $232,100
$285,100
2021
$2,306 (+5.0%)
$53,000 + $204,200
$257,200
2020
$2,195 (+6.9%)
$46,400 + $193,300
$239,700
2019
$2,053 (−3.6%)
$46,400 + $177,500
$223,900
2018
$2,130 (+14.4%)
$46,400 + $168,500
$214,900
2017
$1,862 (+8.0%)
$48,100 + $157,800
$205,900
2016
$1,724 (−4.6%)
$48,100 + $157,800
$205,900
2015
$1,808 (−7.2%)
$46,000 + $165,300
$211,300
2013
$1,949
$49,700 + $162,100
$211,800
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.51 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,660
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640920427001000019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
This district is established for rural estates and hobby farming.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener