226 N 500 W Valparaiso, IN 46385
Porter County Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
688
Sq Ft
0.69
Acres
Highlights
- Views of Trees
- Wooded Lot
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Union Township Middle School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
About This Home
As of August 2025Adorable ranch on a wooded 0.69 acre lot offers limitless possibilities! Offered at a great price, whether searching for yourself or for a potential rental/income property, we've got the home for you! You'll notice brand new carpeting in the open-concept living room; the perfect spot to cozy up with a good book! The adjacent eat-in kitchen features durable vinyl plank floors and plenty of cabinet + counter space with access to the enclosed porch/mudroom area. Two spacious bedrooms (both with new carpet) and a renovated full bathroom round out your main living space, while a partial basement houses your mechanicals & affords extra storage space! Enjoy your morning coffee on the front patio or host friends for cookouts this summer in your private backyard retreat; gather around the fire pit at night after riding ATVs as the detached 2-car garage is plenty deep for storing your toys! Main floor laundry hookup, LOW taxes, NO HOA, Union Township school system in a great location near route 30, making for a short commute to beautiful downtown Valparaiso or shopping in Hobart, plus easy access to I-65! Schedule your showing today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Stray Dog Properties, LLC License #RB14035996 Listed on: 03/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,725
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 0.69 Acre Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Interior Spaces
- 688 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Views of Trees
- Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Schools
- Wheeler High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640824401011000019
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Croarkin John E
Bought by
Cassoday Christopher and Cassoday Crystal
Seller's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joe Casko
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$154,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,400
-11.66%
Views
263
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
368.62%
Original Mortgage
$115,875
Outstanding Balance
$115,774
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,131
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Wenger Dave
Bought by
Croarkin John E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Cox James B and Cox Penny C
Bought by
Wenger Dave
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $74,517 | Chicago Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Chicago And Commwl Land Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $110,000 | Chicago And Commwl Land Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $115,875 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Sold | $154,500 | -9.1% | $225 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2025 04/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | Price Changed | $169,900 | -2.9% | $247 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | For Sale | $174,900 | +13.2% | $254 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2025 04/01/25 | Off Market | $154,500 | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2025 03/20/25 | For Sale | $174,900 | 0.0% | $254 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2025 03/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/07/2025 03/07/25 | For Sale | $174,900 | -- | $254 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,865 | $125,600 | $34,600 | $91,000 |
| 2023 | $1,725 | $111,700 | $30,100 | $81,600 |
| 2022 | $1,564 | $104,500 | $30,100 | $74,400 |
| 2021 | $1,604 | $95,600 | $30,100 | $65,500 |
| 2020 | $1,557 | $88,500 | $26,400 | $62,100 |
| 2019 | $1,456 | $81,400 | $26,400 | $55,000 |
| 2018 | $1,522 | $78,600 | $26,400 | $52,200 |
| 2017 | $1,452 | $81,300 | $26,400 | $54,900 |
| 2016 | $1,399 | $79,900 | $26,900 | $53,000 |
| 2014 | $1,288 | $73,900 | $25,100 | $48,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $77,500 | $27,800 | $49,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Shawn Spaw
Seller's Agent in 2025
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
(219) 617-7802
40 in this area
336 Total Sales
-
Joe Casko
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Joe Casko
McColly Real Estate
(219) 771-6760
9 in this area
103 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 817115
APN: 64-08-24-401-011.000-019
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