$640,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

556 Shatz Dr N Valparaiso, IN 46385

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,924 Sq Ft
1.13 Acres

Recently Sold

$163 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • 1.13 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Cooks Corners Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

First time on the market! This custom-built home in Valparaiso sits on 1.13 private, wooded acres and offers a perfect mix of comfort, craftsmanship, and character. With 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a desirable main floor primary suite, this home is both functional and beautifully maintained, featuring quartz countertops and updates throughout.You'll love the fully finished walk-out basement, ideal for entertaining or extended living, and the stunning 3-seasons room with rich wood detail from floor to ceiling. Open the windows to enjoy it as a screened-in porch on warm summer nights, or close it up for a cozy fall retreat--a perfect space year-round!Step outside to your very own wooded paradise, complete with a fairytale-like side yard, tree coverage, and a firepit area that's perfect for gatherings. Located in a quiet, tucked-away neighborhood, yet just 7 minutes to downtown Valparaiso, with a spacious 3-car garage and 12-month home warranty included by the seller--this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexis Andras

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB22001682 Listed on: 06/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Ostrander

Banga Realty, LLC License #RB18000863

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,132

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 1.13 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Trees
  • Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Cooks Corners Elementary School
  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School
  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Wedgewood Park Association, Phone Number (219) 741-0601
  • Wedgwood Park East Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640903276012000003
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,132

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Trees/Woods
  • Reso Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1231
  • Subdivision Name: Wedgwood Park East
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2524
  • 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, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Washer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Walk-Out Access, Full, Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1400
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Yard
  • Acres: 1.13
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Front Porch, Deck
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Wedgewood Park
  • Phone: 219-741-0601
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 49222.8
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640903276012000003

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4132

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School
  • Elementary School: Cooks Corners Elementary School

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $160,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $640,000 -3.0% $163 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $659,900 -1.5% $168 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $669,900 -0.8% $171 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $675,000 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $4,132 $491,800 $59,200 $432,600
2023 $4,134 $468,500 $55,400 $413,100
2022 $3,994 $431,800 $55,400 $376,400
2021 $3,729 $358,700 $55,400 $303,300
2020 $3,714 $348,100 $52,700 $295,400
2019 $3,827 $348,100 $52,700 $295,400
2018 $3,745 $339,500 $52,700 $286,800
2017 $3,620 $336,400 $52,700 $283,700
2016 $3,337 $330,400 $49,700 $280,700
2014 $2,775 $328,500 $48,500 $280,000
2013 -- $303,500 $48,500 $255,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alexis Andras

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alexis Andras

    Better Homes and Gardens Real

    (219) 384-5498

    8 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Alexis Andras
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  • Sarah Ostrander

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Ostrander

    Banga Realty, LLC

    (219) 314-3170

    3 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Sarah Ostrander
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 822503

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-03-276-012.000-003

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

556 Shatz Dr N, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 556 Shatz Dr N, Valparaiso, IN 46385 and is currently priced at $640,000, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 556 Shatz Dr N is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Cooks Corners Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and Valparaiso High School.

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