Perfect location! This 3bdr 2ba brick ranch has 5 wooded acres behind it and 200 acres of the popular Sunset Hill Park. This home is just 15 minutes away from the popular shops and restaurants of downtown Valparaiso, Indiana Dunes Lake Shore, South Shore train station and major highways. The maintenance free brick exterior and open concept of this peaceful ranch would not only make a cozy home, but could also serve as an investment property for travel rentals due to its amazing location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4.99 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jo Anne Mellen• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Great opportunity and location with this Brick Ranch style 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroomhome with approx. 1889 sq. ft. of living space. Home features Living room, Dining room, Kitchen with center island and plenty of cabinet space, fullunfinished basement, rear deck and shed all situation on approx. 4.99 acre lot. Built in 1950 this home may need enhancements and updates but worth taking alook at. Basement seepage/discoloration reported.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,997 (+15.5%)
$88,300 + $230,200
$318,500
2023
$4,325 (+8.1%)
$73,700 + $195,900
$269,600
2022
$4,000 (+7.0%)
$73,700 + $176,600
$250,300
2021
$3,738 (+3.9%)
$73,700 + $162,800
$236,500
2020
$3,597 (+85.3%)
$64,000 + $154,800
$218,800
2019
$1,941 (+4.6%)
$64,000 + $139,500
$203,500
2018
$1,856
$64,000 + $134,300
$198,300
Tax history for 786 Meridian Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,997 (+15.5%)
$88,300 + $230,200
$318,500
2023
$4,325 (+8.1%)
$73,700 + $195,900
$269,600
2022
$4,000 (+7.0%)
$73,700 + $176,600
$250,300
2021
$3,738 (+3.9%)
$73,700 + $162,800
$236,500
2020
$3,597 (+85.3%)
$64,000 + $154,800
$218,800
2019
$1,941 (+4.6%)
$64,000 + $139,500
$203,500
2018
$1,856
$64,000 + $134,300
$198,300
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.99 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,889
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640626226018000006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 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: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs,Whirlpool Tub
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Interior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Storage
Other Equipment: None
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Living Area
Living Area: 1,889
Living Area Source: Estimated
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,889
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,889
Property Information
Year Built: 1950
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: S462 N792 E660 NE EX N171.54 W507.85 26-36-6 EXE20 N40 4.991A
Tax Annual Amount: $1,941
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,889
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Porter County
APN: 640626226018000006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Liberty Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Chesterton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $440,000
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