Check out this updated RANCH with a finished BASEMENT. This 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom home is close to downtown Valpo shopping, restaurants, and more while offering country privacy. This Recently updated dream home sits on 1.42 Acres. The updates include professional paint on main floor, vinyl windows, doors, Bathrooms, kitchen farm sink with butcher block counters, light fixtures, mini- split HVAC, Laundry room, Flooring, Basement lighting and storage, outdoor walkway and more. Additional Flex room upstairs with gas heater and a separate dining room. The finished basement features and dry bar, living room, Flex room and bonus room with storage. Multiple flex rooms are perfect for a home office, gym, craft room, game room, den, home theater or whatever you family may need. Outside features a large back deck, 3.5 car garage with extra storage and a large side yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
$126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Tokarz• Advanced Real Estate, LLC
•219-595-2007 (broker)
•craigfrendling@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Kristina Gundlach• Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Best of both Worlds! Beautiful and Serene one level country living with easy access to Valpo shopping, restaurants, and down town area. This well maintained ranch home sits on 1.42 Acre rolling hill homesite with mature trees and fabulous views. Features include Big Livingroom , Rec Room and Craftroom/Den all on the main level along with Kitchen/dining area , 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is also a large finished basement with several big rooms and built in bar area. Perfect for Rec Room Theater area, gameroom, craftroom, work out area! Many updates throughout the home with fresh painted, Beautiful hardwood floors, updated baths and light fixtures, many vinyl windows, fresh carpeting. Rec room walks out to awesome covered back deck. Enjoy the views & sound of nature on the Peaceful patio area. Big 3+ car garage has loads of storage or space for projects and toys. Behind the garage is a storage shed. There is a plenty of additional space on this peaceful setting in the country for gardens & More!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,344 (+10.1%)
$47,500 + $219,300
$266,800
2023
$1,221 (+4.8%)
$41,800 + $202,600
$244,400
2022
$1,165 (−27.7%)
$41,800 + $181,100
$222,900
2021
$1,612 (+13.8%)
$41,800 + $165,800
$207,600
2020
$1,416 (−6.2%)
$36,300 + $150,100
$186,400
2019
$1,508 (+7.5%)
$36,300 + $156,300
$192,600
2018
$1,403 (+2.7%)
$36,300 + $147,500
$183,800
2017
$1,367 (+10.9%)
$37,200 + $133,700
$170,900
2016
$1,232 (−5.3%)
$37,200 + $133,700
$170,900
2015
$1,301 (+3.2%)
$35,800 + $134,700
$170,500
2013
$1,261
$36,400 + $124,300
$160,700
Tax history for 84 Smoke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,344 (+10.1%)
$47,500 + $219,300
$266,800
2023
$1,221 (+4.8%)
$41,800 + $202,600
$244,400
2022
$1,165 (−27.7%)
$41,800 + $181,100
$222,900
2021
$1,612 (+13.8%)
$41,800 + $165,800
$207,600
2020
$1,416 (−6.2%)
$36,300 + $150,100
$186,400
2019
$1,508 (+7.5%)
$36,300 + $156,300
$192,600
2018
$1,403 (+2.7%)
$36,300 + $147,500
$183,800
2017
$1,367 (+10.9%)
$37,200 + $133,700
$170,900
2016
$1,232 (−5.3%)
$37,200 + $133,700
$170,900
2015
$1,301 (+3.2%)
$35,800 + $134,700
$170,500
2013
$1,261
$36,400 + $124,300
$160,700
*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
1.42 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,740
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
641202476004000008
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: Detached
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 3.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bar,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Water Softener Rented, Washer, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Rooms Total: 10
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bonus Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3