Nicole Kristoff
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(219) 247-6019
70 Total Sales
6 in Porter County
$240K - $429K Price Range
853 E Shakespeare Dr Valparaiso, IN 46383
Porter County Neighborhood
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,145
Sq Ft
10,454
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Heated Above Ground Pool
- Views of Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Liberty Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- Cathedral Ceiling
About This Home
As of July 2026Welcome home! Check out this extremely well-maintained 2-story in Timberland! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping into the welcoming foyer, where you'll immediately notice the durable pre-finished hardwood floors that lead you to the open concept living room (gas fireplace, recessed lighting) and eat-in kitchen, featuring Kenmore stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pot filler faucet, island/breakfast bar, pantry and dining area that walks out to the deck overlooking your pool & beautiful backyard! The stunning master has a vaulted ceiling and gorgeous bath en suite with jetted tub & walk-in shower (tiled surround), double vanity and 11x6 walk-in closet! A half bath & laundry room (quartz counter, LG washer & dryer stay) round out the main level, while your upstairs boasts four spacious bedrooms (all with walk-in closets), as well as a full guest bath! Your FINISHED daylight basement affords tons of extra space for entertaining, thanks to the large rec room (could serve as a playroom, home gym or theater), sixth bedroom (10x6.5 walk-in closet, egress), utility room for added storage potential and rough-in for an additional bathroom! Host friends for cookouts & kick it poolside this summer in your personal (fenced) backyard retreat with HEATED pool & newer three-tier composite deck with nothing but wooded privacy beyond your property line (so no back neighbors)! The attached 3-car garage has epoxied floors, a Tesla charger and insulated overhead doors! More features include a TerraBloom whole-house booster fan connected to the HVAC, nine-step reverse osmosis water treatment system, a whole house humidifier, water softener, HUGE driveway & so much more! Situated in a great subdivision within Duneland schools, a short drive from the Indiana Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton (check out the European Market this May) and just minutes from the Toll Road and I-80/94, making your commute to Chicago a breeze!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Stray Dog Properties, LLC License #RB14035996 Listed on: 04/29/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,110
Year Built
- Built in 2013
Lot Details
- 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Wooded Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
HOA Fees
- $29 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Trees
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Metal Roof
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Utility Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Built-In Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Spa Bath
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Stubbed For A Bathroom
- Natural lighting in basement
Outdoor Features
- Heated Above Ground Pool
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Liberty Elementary School
- Liberty Intermediate
- Chesterton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water Softener is Owned
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Timberland Farms HOA, Phone Number (219) 299-3357
- Timberland Farms Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640624304004000006
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 29, 2026
Closed on
Jul 1, 2026
Sold by
Kozaczka and Paulina
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Tezak
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.68%
Views
26
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$550,759
Outstanding Balance
$550,259
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$17,262
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 30, 2018
Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Anderson Jacqueline and Hosford Jacqueline S
Bought by
Kozaczka Szymon and Kozaczka Paulina
Seller's Agent
Nick Landers
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$379,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$372,135
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2015
Closed on
Jun 18, 2015
Sold by
Racich Anthony J
Bought by
Hosford Jacqueline S
Seller's Agent
David Burrow
BHHS Indiana Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nick Landers
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$364,000
Sold Price
$364,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%
Original Mortgage
$291,200
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2015
Sold by
Racich Stacy M
Bought by
Racich Anthony J
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 15, 2013
Closed on
Dec 9, 2013
Sold by
Timberland Farms Llc
Bought by
Bernardo Llc
Seller's Agent
Bart Vickrey
Listing Leaders
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$339,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
VA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Porter County, IN
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Nicole Kristoff
-
Steve Monsma
Steve Monsma
(219) 500-6953
166 Total Sales
6 in Porter County
$3K - $370K Price Range
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David Speckman
(219) 240-0267
55 Total Sales
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Cirilo Favela
CF
Cirilo Favela
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(708) 323-2597
76 Total Sales
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$175K - $412K Price Range
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Meghan Maddox
Meghan Maddox
Responds QuicklyMTM Realty Group
(219) 259-5129
188 Total Sales
1 in Porter County
$388,990 Price
-
Traci Gaddis
Traci Gaddis
Blackrock Real Estate Services
(219) 258-4560
128 Total Sales
1 in Porter County
$678,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $379,000 | Chicago Title Co Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Chicago Title Company Llc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title Insu | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title Comp |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $90,000 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $366,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $371,170 | FHA | |
| Closed | $372,135 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $291,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $330,000 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 07/16/26 | Sold | $565,000 | -1.7% | $136 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/15/2026 06/15/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/27/2026 05/27/26 | Price Changed | $575,000 | -1.7% | $139 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/12/2026 05/12/26 | Price Changed | $585,000 | -2.3% | $141 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/29/2026 04/29/26 | For Sale | $599,000 | +58.0% | $145 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/29/2019 03/29/19 | Sold | $379,000 | 0.0% | $91 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/27/2019 02/27/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/30/2018 08/30/18 | For Sale | $379,000 | +4.1% | $91 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/18/2015 06/18/15 | Sold | $364,000 | 0.0% | $87 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/20/2015 05/20/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/16/2015 04/16/15 | For Sale | $364,000 | +7.4% | $87 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/23/2013 12/23/13 | Sold | $339,000 | 0.0% | $126 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/13/2013 10/13/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/15/2013 02/15/13 | For Sale | $339,000 | -- | $126 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,913 | $614,500 | $70,800 | $543,700 |
| 2024 | $5,861 | $608,200 | $52,000 | $556,200 |
| 2023 | $4,837 | $595,300 | $49,600 | $545,700 |
| 2022 | $4,239 | $493,200 | $49,600 | $443,600 |
| 2021 | $4,731 | $446,300 | $49,600 | $396,700 |
| 2020 | $4,449 | $425,300 | $45,000 | $380,300 |
| 2019 | $4,673 | $428,000 | $45,000 | $383,000 |
| 2018 | $6,935 | $424,000 | $45,000 | $379,000 |
| 2017 | $6,359 | $386,800 | $45,000 | $341,800 |
| 2016 | $6,842 | $404,300 | $45,300 | $359,000 |
| 2014 | $5,608 | $330,200 | $42,400 | $287,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,300 | $42,400 | $82,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Shawn Spaw
Seller's Agent in 2026
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
(219) 617-7802
34 in this area
302 Total Sales
-
Ashley Tezak
AT
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Ashley Tezak
Realty Executives
(219) 707-6436
5 in this area
75 Total Sales
-
Nick Landers
Seller's Agent in 2019
Nick Landers
Coldwell Banker Realty
(219) 926-7535
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
-
David Burrow
Seller's Agent in 2015
David Burrow
BHHS Indiana Realty
(219) 617-8272
7 in this area
91 Total Sales
-
Bart Vickrey
Seller's Agent in 2013
Bart Vickrey
Listing Leaders
(219) 405-3768
16 in this area
120 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 837985
APN: 64-06-24-304-004.000-006
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