Your new lifestyle begins in this impressive, one of a kind, brick, Shorewood Forest home. The home has 4 different living spaces to satisfy all your various interests and provide the perfect space for any occasion. On either side of the newly remodeled kitchen are 2 living rooms, both have a fire place. There is a gorgeous 3 seasons room that invites nature in and overlooks the lake and grounds. The walk-out basement has a rec room and wet bar. The home is grand, with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering so much space and an appealing layout. The master bedroom suite includes a large stylish bathroom with beautiful tile floor and shower. The 2 back decks and large private lot finish off this first class home. This is a must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Valeri Wasemann• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Bought with Michelle Robbins• McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Quality abounds in this spacious brick and cedar beauty. Many updates in this terrific floor plan. Large living room with fireplace leads to the dining room. The kitchen is in the center of the home and opens to a large family room with vaulted ceiling which is adjacent to the sun room with windows on all 3 sides and has exquisite tile. The main floor laundry is conveniently located next to the kitchen. Two bedrooms and a bath complete this level. Ideal for related living or a nanny. . Upstairs are 3 bedrooms. The lower level walkout includes a rec room and a wonderful bar area perfect for watching all your sporting events. This home boasts lots of updates including newer flooring, carpeting, newer roof, in-ground sprinklers. The gorgeous landscaping and custom stonework set this home apart.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #281247
Nov 11, 2011
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2011
Listed
$289,000
$61/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #209561
Feb 8, 2009
Listing Removed
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Mar 2, 2008
Listed
$359,900
$76/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #193776
Feb 2, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2007
Listed
$375,000
$79/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #182636
Jul 31, 2007
Listing Removed
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Mar 30, 2007
Listed
$419,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,675 (+2.4%)
$65,400 + $423,000
$488,400
2023
$3,588 (+6.8%)
$62,300 + $410,400
$472,700
2022
$3,361 (+5.6%)
$62,300 + $363,500
$425,800
2021
$3,184 (+2.2%)
$62,300 + $321,800
$384,100
2020
$3,117 (+5.7%)
$56,600 + $309,700
$366,300
2019
$2,950 (−2.3%)
$56,600 + $287,600
$344,200
2018
$3,018 (+21.5%)
$56,600 + $269,400
$326,000
2017
$2,484 (+0.7%)
$53,500 + $246,000
$299,500
2016
$2,467 (−2.3%)
$53,500 + $246,000
$299,500
2015
$2,525 (−53.9%)
$52,400 + $247,200
$299,600
2013
$5,482
$57,000 + $259,600
$316,600
Tax history for 491 Amhurst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,675 (+2.4%)
$65,400 + $423,000
$488,400
2023
$3,588 (+6.8%)
$62,300 + $410,400
$472,700
2022
$3,361 (+5.6%)
$62,300 + $363,500
$425,800
2021
$3,184 (+2.2%)
$62,300 + $321,800
$384,100
2020
$3,117 (+5.7%)
$56,600 + $309,700
$366,300
2019
$2,950 (−2.3%)
$56,600 + $287,600
$344,200
2018
$3,018 (+21.5%)
$56,600 + $269,400
$326,000
2017
$2,484 (+0.7%)
$53,500 + $246,000
$299,500
2016
$2,467 (−2.3%)
$53,500 + $246,000
$299,500
2015
$2,525 (−53.9%)
$52,400 + $247,200
$299,600
2013
$5,482
$57,000 + $259,600
$316,600
*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
4.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,516
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640930101006000019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 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
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
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: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Country Kitchen,In-Law Floorplan,Primary Downstairs,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar,Whirlpool Tub
Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator