This is the Oportunity to own a bit of Valparaiso History. This Unique Home Features all of the Charm and Character of the 1870's with all of the Comforts of Today! A Beautiful Restoration of this all Brick Historic Home Awaits a New Owner. It has Three Bedrooms, Plus Office, Three Bath, Ten Foot Ceilings & New harwood Floors Throughout Plus a Basement and a Garage. The Home is Totally Updated with Nothing to do but Move-In! The Home also Features a Covered Front Porch and Outdoor Living Space with a Paver Patio Surrounded by a Perennial Garden. Just a Short Walk to Downtown Valporaiso for Shopping, Dining and Entertainment. Easy access to major roadways and public transportation for Chicago commute.
Closed
$425,000
512 Franklin St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
3beds
2,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
5,793.48 Square Feet Lot
$442,800 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$2,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$442,800
$421,000 - $465,000
$2,199/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 12:49pm
Listed by:
Danica Blesich,
Century 21 Circle 219-738-2455
Bought with:
Crystal Soliday, RB14041657
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 817013
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Private Luxury Bath
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Hardwood Floor
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Hardwood Floor
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Description: Hardwood Floor
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Description: New SS Appliances Quartz Countertops
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Laundry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Description: Hardwood FloorFireplace
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 14.0
Office
- Description: Coffered CeilingHardwood Floors
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
Other
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Workshop
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Soaking Tub, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Partially Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,744
- Total interior livable area: 2,744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,036
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,793 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Few Trees, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 640924182001000004
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
- Subdivision: Powells Add
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2025 | Sold | $425,000-5.5%$155/sqft |
Source:  NIRA #817013 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Pending sale | $449,900$164/sqft |
Source: NIRA #817013 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2025 | Contingent | $449,900$164/sqft |
Source: NIRA #817013 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900-9.1%$164/sqft |
Source: NIRA #817013 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listing removed | $495,000$180/sqft |
Source: NIRA #808425 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,384 +8.3% | $400,300 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $4,048 -3% | $355,200 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $4,175 +8.6% | $322,700 +0.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46383
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Valparaiso High School
Source: NIRA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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