557 West Street

Valparaiso, IN 46385

$274,900
Price
2
Beds
1,364 Sq. Ft.
$202 / Sq. Ft.
1,364
Sq. Ft.
$202
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This classic 1,364 sq ft master-on-the-main home has tremendous potential for the future homeowner or investor. Located within minutes of Downtown Valparaiso and walking distance from the acclaimed Journeyman Distillery campus and Central Park Plaza, there is plenty of room and opportunity to finish this gratifying home. The open-concept floor plan features a treasured Great Room that flows into the favored Kitchen. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are available on the Main Floor. At the top of the...This classic 1,364 sq ft master-on-the-main home has tremendous potential for the future homeowner or investor. Located within minutes of Downtown Valparaiso and walking distance from the acclaimed Journeyman Distillery campus and Central Park Plaza, there is plenty of room and opportunity to finish this gratifying home. The open-concept floor plan features a treasured Great Room that flows into the favored Kitchen. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are available on the Main Floor. At the top of the stairs, the inviting floor plan offers two rooms that could suffice as a splendid Den/Office, Reading Room or Family Room. The exterior features brand new vinyl siding, windows and roof, with all of this located on a cherished 0.34 acre lot.
  1. Listed by David Gring • Century 21 Alliance Group
    P: (219)-309-5102 C: (219)-309-5102 dave@gringrealestate.com
  2. Listed by Lyndsye Felsman • Lyndsye Felsman of The Gring Felsman Team
    P: (219)-508-9460 C: (219)-508-9460 lyndsye@21alliance.com

Property Details for 557 West Street

Zoning
residential
Subdivision
Councils Add
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2025 05:01 PM

Property Details for 557 West Street

StatusActive
MLS #815985
Days on Market30
Taxes$4,736 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1860
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
CountyPorter County

Building Information for 557 West Street

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

Property Information for 557 West Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 30 to North on Horse Prairie Ave to West on West Street to property on South side of road.
  • Cross Street Address: Horse Prairie Avenue
  • City/Town: Valparaiso
  • State: IN
  • Township: Center
  • ZIP: 46385
  • Latitude: 41.46
  • Longitude: -87.07
  • County: Porter
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,735.96
  • APN/Key #: 640926229005000004
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Legal Description: COUNCILS ADD NE COR BLK 53
School Information
  • School District: Valparaiso
Parking
  • Garage Description: Asphalt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 14,810.40
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Square Footage: 1364.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .34
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Lot Description: Few Trees, Irregular Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Road Access: City Street
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Out Buildings: None
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One and One Half
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space, Unfinished, Dirt Floor
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: None
  • Equipment: None
  • Heat Type: None
  • Interior Features: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total # of Rooms: 7
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 23.8 x 13.2
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 11.5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Description: Private Bath
  • Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.4 x 11.1
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.9
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 7
  • Room Description: Entry
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 3.3
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 557 West Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 557 West Street

Taxable ValueLand$54,500Additions$133,100Total$187,600
Tax Record2023$4,620 ($385 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,854 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860CountyPORTERAPN64-09-26-229-005.000-004

Schools near 557 West Street

This home is within Valparaiso Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Benjamin Franklin Mid School
Public6 to 8

Valparaiso High School
Public9 to 12

Heavilin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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557 West Street is a single family home for sale in Valparaiso, IN 46385. This property was listed for sale on February 11, 2025 by Century 21 Alliance Group, it's currently listed at $274,900. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on March 15, 2023. This listing's school district is Valparaiso Community Schools. Nearby schools include Central Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Mid School and Valparaiso High School. 557 West Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,364 sqft single family home built in 1860.

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