$289,900
$10K PRICE DROP

397 Sassafras Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated payment $1,745/month

Total Views 7,315
6 Beds
2 Baths
2,576 Sq Ft
$113 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Neighborhood Views
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Union Township Middle School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Carpet

About This Home

If bedrooms and space are what you need, look no further! HUGE 6 bedroom home with over 2500 square feet! Tired of paying high electric bills? The installed solar panels make those a thing of the past. The large living room greets as you come in and leads into the large eat-in kitchen which includes all appliances. 2 main floor bedrooms and 4 more bedrooms upstairs providing a ton of options for an additional living space or office or play room. Wonderfully convenient location with easy access to major highways and close to major shopping in Valparaiso and Portage. Award winning school system, too! Low taxes and low HOA fees that include trash and recycling. It isn't often a home of this size comes on the market for this price, so don't miss out!

Listing Agent

Jason Utesch

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14039867 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

HOA Fees

  • $30 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,576 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Carpet
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Wheeler High School

Additional Features

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include trash
  • Salt Creek HOA, Phone Number (219) 759-3585
  • Salt Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640905302017000019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,063

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$30 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Other
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Reso Association Amenities: Other
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Other, Trash
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1103
  • Subdivision Name: Salt Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2576
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.1
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: Salt Creek HOA
  • Phone: 219-759-3585
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Union Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356
  • Parcel #: 640905302017000019

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2063

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Wheeler High School

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $1,889 $267,800 $21,200 $246,600
2023 $1,671 $244,100 $19,000 $225,100
2022 $1,920 $238,800 $19,000 $219,800
2021 $1,570 $197,300 $19,000 $178,300
2020 $1,413 $177,000 $16,500 $160,500
2019 $1,271 $161,300 $16,500 $144,800
2018 $1,254 $150,400 $16,500 $133,900
2017 $1,219 $162,900 $16,500 $146,400
2016 $997 $146,400 $16,300 $130,100
2014 $984 $137,400 $15,500 $121,900
2013 -- $131,300 $15,900 $115,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $113 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $299,900 +106.8% $116 / Sq Ft
02/24/2014 02/24/14 Sold $145,000 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/25/2014 01/25/14 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2013 11/08/13 For Sale $145,000 +125.1% $56 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Sold $64,402 0.0% $22 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/14/2013 04/14/13 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2013 03/19/13 For Sale $64,402 -- $22 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Liberty Title
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Special Warranty Deed -- Statewide Title Company Inc
Sheriffs Deed $106,205 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $196,377 FHA
Previous Owner $130,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 825800

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-05-302-017.000-019