$257,400
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

255 Plum St Valparaiso, IN 46383

2 Beds
3 Baths
2,633 Sq Ft
4,617 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$98 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Endless possibilities in the heart of Valpo! This versatile home is packed with charm, space, and income potential - all just minutes from downtown shopping, restaurants, parks, and more. The main level welcomes you with a sunny enclosed front porch, an open-concept living and dining area, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. The spacious layout and natural flow make it feel like home the moment you walk in. Downstairs, you'll find a partially finished basement with a non-conforming bedroom, 3/4 bath, laundry area, tons of storage, and space for hobbies. Upstairs is a private in-law suite or studio with its own entrance, beautiful natural light, kitchen area, and wide-open space - ideal for boomerang relatives, in-law suite or multi-generational living. Includes a 1-car garage plus carport. Currently used as a rental investment. Taxes will be approx. half once homestead is applied. The opportunity is rare. The location is unbeatable. Don't miss your chance to live or invest in one of Valpo's most walkable, desirable neighborhoods!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susie Jaskowiak

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB15000468 Listed on: 04/24/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Julee Kwiatkowski

Realty Executives Premier License #RB16001473

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • 4,617 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Powells Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640924157002000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

4,617 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Other
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2082
  • Subdivision Name: Powells Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1645
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 988

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.106
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4617.36
  • Parcel #: 640924157002000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6594.58

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Chalnaw Properties Llc
Bought by
Chaland Ronald and Chaland Diane
Current Estimated Value
$271,090
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $257,400 -1.0% $98 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $260,000 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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 $5,935 $271,800 $30,800 $241,000
2023 $5,436 $241,300 $26,900 $214,400
2022 $5,416 $219,900 $26,900 $193,000
2021 $4,911 $191,700 $26,900 $164,800
2020 $4,542 $174,400 $24,400 $150,000
2019 $4,353 $164,900 $24,400 $140,500
2018 $4,107 $155,600 $24,400 $131,200
2017 $4,034 $153,000 $24,400 $128,600
2016 $3,542 $145,700 $29,200 $116,500
2014 $2,836 $140,700 $27,600 $113,100
2013 -- $132,600 $27,800 $104,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 819623

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-24-157-002.000-004

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