This lovely Ranch with a basement is sitting on a half acre lot! You will find newer carpeting throughout. You will love the wood burning fireplace in the living room and the open concept kitchen. There is also a sliding patio door to walk out into the fenced in back yard. The bathroom was recently updated. Bedrooms are very spacious. Easy access to the yard with a walk out basement. There is a large storage shed out back and a 2.5 car garage. Plenty of storage space. The driveway has plenty of parking space. Appliances are included. Peacefully located in Morgan township yet only minutes away from downtown Valparaiso. Get your appointment scheduled quickly.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Porter• Porter's Real Estate Solutions
Wonderful Morgan Township ranch home ready for its new owner! Sitting on a half acre lot, this home has been well cared for and boasts an updated bathroom, new carpeting, newer roof, hi-efficiency furnace, wood burning fireplace, walk-out basement, large 2.5 car garage, large storage shed, and ample parking for friends and family. Peacefully located in Morgan Township, and just minutes to downtown Valparaiso and all it offers! Be sure to get this on you MUST SEE'' list. you'll be glad you did!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #229087
Nov 12, 2008
Listed
$129,900
$100/sq ft
+5
Enjoy country living yet close to town. This nice ranch is situated on a 1/2 acre lot. Recent updates include furnace and air conditioning. New roof was installed in 2004. The home features 2 bedrooms, full bath with special handicap walk-in tub and separate shower, living room, family room with woodburning fireplace, walkout basement and 12x16 storage shed. The living room could easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom if needed. Seller is offering all appliances and home warranty with full price offer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,501 (+0.9%)
$29,500 + $223,800
$253,300
2023
$1,488 (+6.4%)
$25,900 + $216,800
$242,700
2022
$1,398 (−1.9%)
$25,900 + $190,700
$216,600
2021
$1,425 (+13.6%)
$25,900 + $165,600
$191,500
2020
$1,254 (+9.3%)
$22,500 + $150,000
$172,500
2019
$1,147 (−0.2%)
$22,500 + $138,300
$160,800
2018
$1,150 (+3.2%)
$22,500 + $140,500
$163,000
2017
$1,115 (+12.2%)
$23,000 + $127,200
$150,200
2016
$993 (−0.6%)
$23,000 + $127,200
$150,200
2015
$999 (+4.8%)
$22,200 + $122,700
$144,900
2013
$953
$22,500 + $116,600
$139,100
Tax history for 68 Smoke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,501 (+0.9%)
$29,500 + $223,800
$253,300
2023
$1,488 (+6.4%)
$25,900 + $216,800
$242,700
2022
$1,398 (−1.9%)
$25,900 + $190,700
$216,600
2021
$1,425 (+13.6%)
$25,900 + $165,600
$191,500
2020
$1,254 (+9.3%)
$22,500 + $150,000
$172,500
2019
$1,147 (−0.2%)
$22,500 + $138,300
$160,800
2018
$1,150 (+3.2%)
$22,500 + $140,500
$163,000
2017
$1,115 (+12.2%)
$23,000 + $127,200
$150,200
2016
$993 (−0.6%)
$23,000 + $127,200
$150,200
2015
$999 (+4.8%)
$22,200 + $122,700
$144,900
2013
$953
$22,500 + $116,600
$139,100
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
641202429009000008
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: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented