This is the one for house hunters seeking sun dripped Saturdays, lazy pontooning Sundays, or living the NWI lake life on the daily. This waterfront home for sale in Shorewood Forest Valparaiso Indiana has 5,000 finished square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, walk-out basement, 3-seasons room, and more common space than you'll know what to do with. Outside is a 2-tier deck, patio, and backyard with direct access to Lake Louise, a 230-acre all-sports lake for residents of Shorewood Forest. Shorewood Forest amenities include boating, kayaking, or fishing on the lake, walking trails, a dog park, clubhouse, pool, beach, splashpad, and sports courts amongst a community of 700+ homes on the western edge of Valparaiso, Indiana. Dock for 3 boats comes with the house. High speed internet, high performing schools, and taxes under $5,600 annually.
''OH WHAT A VIEW FROM THIS LAKE FRONT BEAUTY!'' - 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2-story nestled on a wooded Lake Louise lot; 4846 square feet of finished living space; Walk- Out basement; Living room with crown molding; Formal dining room has hardwood floor; UPDATED kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, center island with granite countertop and 2 pantries. .. APPLIANCES stay; Breakfast nook has hardwood floor and sliding glass door to 22x10 3-seasons room with cedar walls and ceiling; Rec room has full brick wall masonry fireplace; Master bedroom has a sitting area, walk-in closet and bath; Finished walk-out basement has a family room with custom wet bar and exercise room with hot tub; Main floor laundry with storage cabinets and service door to finished 2.5 car garage; Community Club House and Pool. Seller is offering a 13 Month HWA Home Warranty.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,836 (+10.2%)
$117,500 + $719,500
$837,000
2023
$6,205 (+6.4%)
$111,900 + $650,300
$762,200
2022
$5,830 (+5.6%)
$111,900 + $581,900
$693,800
2021
$5,522 (+7.9%)
$111,900 + $529,000
$640,900
2020
$5,117 (+4.7%)
$101,700 + $472,700
$574,400
2019
$4,888 (−8.2%)
$101,700 + $441,100
$542,800
2018
$5,323 (+17.7%)
$101,700 + $441,100
$542,800
2017
$4,522 (+12.6%)
$126,900 + $334,300
$461,200
2016
$4,016 (−2.1%)
$126,900 + $334,300
$461,200
2015
$4,104 (+1.9%)
$124,300 + $336,100
$460,400
2013
$4,029
$116,200 + $291,400
$407,600
Tax history for 502 Wexford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,836 (+10.2%)
$117,500 + $719,500
$837,000
2023
$6,205 (+6.4%)
$111,900 + $650,300
$762,200
2022
$5,830 (+5.6%)
$111,900 + $581,900
$693,800
2021
$5,522 (+7.9%)
$111,900 + $529,000
$640,900
2020
$5,117 (+4.7%)
$101,700 + $472,700
$574,400
2019
$4,888 (−8.2%)
$101,700 + $441,100
$542,800
2018
$5,323 (+17.7%)
$101,700 + $441,100
$542,800
2017
$4,522 (+12.6%)
$126,900 + $334,300
$461,200
2016
$4,016 (−2.1%)
$126,900 + $334,300
$461,200
2015
$4,104 (+1.9%)
$124,300 + $336,100
$460,400
2013
$4,029
$116,200 + $291,400
$407,600
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,800
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640824476014000019
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
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
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, Primary Bedroom, Recreation Room
Interior Features: Country Kitchen
Accessibility Features: Enhanced Accessible
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer