Welcome to this Sprawling Lakefront Ranch with Walkout basement located just 55 minutes fromChicago and 10 minutes from Downtown Valparaiso. lt boasts 5834 sq. ft. of finished space on a 1.1 Acre wooded lot with a private boat dock/lift and Shorewood Forest amenities that make life here a vacation every day. This magnificent home exudes warmness in its open concept design. lt is updated throughout with a recent complete remodel of basement by a custom interior designer. Expansive windows offer BREATHTAKING views of 230-acre Lake Louise throughout the home, along with a three seasons room and massive wraparound decking. The custom kitchen is a dream come true for family to gather andenjoy. This updated, superbly maintained home in a great community with top rated schools WON'T last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Christy• Century 21 Alliance Group
•219-462-2090 (broker)
•kathybowgren@21alliance.com (broker)
Bought with Jason Utesch• Realty Executives Premier
Completely updated sprawling lakefront ranch shows better than new. Open flr plan & expansive windows offer spectacular views of Lake Louis & over an acre of landscape. Thick wood columns distinguish living & dining spaces & a kit. that boasts cottage-style high end cabinets, subway tile, walk-in pantry, new stainless appliances & ample seating around a massive granite topped island. Wet bar w/ built in wine cooler & FP in LR great for entertaining. Main flr MB w/ walk-in closet & dr to balcony; Mst bath has soaking Jacuzzi, H/H vanities & oversized tile shower w/ full glass. Additional 2 main flr large BR share large bathrm. Potential for related living in LL w/ full kitchen/bar area, family rm w/ heatilator wood burner, exercise rm, oversized BR & full bath. Tons of storage, 200 amp new breaker panel & full house B-U generator included. 115' of shoreline w/ private dock. 2.5 car heated garage w/ new carriage doors that enter large main flr laundry w/ built-ins & storage.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #302638
Sep 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2012
Listed
$768,000
$132/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #258101
Aug 2, 2010
Sold
$500,000
$86/sq ft
Feb 15, 2010
Listed
$519,900
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,899 (+6.6%)
$185,500 + $859,500
$1,045,000
2023
$8,345 (+5.1%)
$176,700 + $781,500
$958,200
2022
$7,940 (+11.8%)
$176,700 + $704,700
$881,400
2021
$7,105 (+10.1%)
$176,700 + $611,700
$788,400
2020
$6,454 (+5.1%)
$160,500 + $547,000
$707,500
2019
$6,143 (−8.3%)
$160,500 + $510,500
$671,000
2018
$6,698 (+11.0%)
$160,500 + $510,500
$671,000
2017
$6,032 (+9.3%)
$203,400 + $414,200
$617,600
2016
$5,517 (+2.9%)
$203,400 + $414,200
$617,600
2015
$5,359 (+10.9%)
$199,300 + $388,200
$587,500
2013
$4,832
$181,100 + $293,900
$475,000
Tax history for 486 Wexford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,899 (+6.6%)
$185,500 + $859,500
$1,045,000
2023
$8,345 (+5.1%)
$176,700 + $781,500
$958,200
2022
$7,940 (+11.8%)
$176,700 + $704,700
$881,400
2021
$7,105 (+10.1%)
$176,700 + $611,700
$788,400
2020
$6,454 (+5.1%)
$160,500 + $547,000
$707,500
2019
$6,143 (−8.3%)
$160,500 + $510,500
$671,000
2018
$6,698 (+11.0%)
$160,500 + $510,500
$671,000
2017
$6,032 (+9.3%)
$203,400 + $414,200
$617,600
2016
$5,517 (+2.9%)
$203,400 + $414,200
$617,600
2015
$5,359 (+10.9%)
$199,300 + $388,200
$587,500
2013
$4,832
$181,100 + $293,900
$475,000
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.11 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
5,834
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640824476022000019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features: Attic Stairway,Cedar Closet(s),Primary Downstairs,Wet Bar
Accessibility Features: Enhanced Accessible
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer