Address
406 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN
Price
$ 574,900
Property Attributes
- MLS#843418
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active - First Right Contingency
- CountyPORTER
- CityValparaiso
- AreaValparaiso
- NeighborhoodPowells
- Zip46383
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1890
- Taxes$ 5361
- Price$ 574,900
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3964
- Lot Size0.1753 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Indiana REALTOR® Association (NIRA)
Property Description
Just one block from the heart of downtown Valparaiso, this exceptional 1890's home offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. More than meets the eye with this home as the original house has been expanded to meet today's lifestyle while keeping the charming details that make it so unique. Featuring a main-floor primary suite with a private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, 3 large bedrooms upstairs with loft and huge hall bathroom, and a flexible main-level office or optional 5th bedroom, this home offers the space and layout today's buyers are looking for. Generous room sizes, stunning original woodwork, intricate trim, and timeless architectural details showcase craftsmanship that's hard to find. Open concept kitchen and family room. Enjoy the enclosed front porch, convenient mudroom, rear deck, and paver patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard. A side drive and detached 2-car garage complete this rare offering. Newer mechanicals throughout. Experience the character of a classic home with the convenience of being just a block from downtown Valparaiso's restaurants, boutiques, parks, and year-round events.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed $574,900 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Appliances | Dryer,Washer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Gas Range,Dishwasher |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Enclosed,Rear Porch,Patio,Front Porch |
| Pool Features | None |
| Year Built | 1890 |
| Electric | 100 Amp Service,Circuit Breakers |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Township | Center |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| County | Porter |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Powells |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active - First Right Contingency |
| Directions | Lincolnway to Lafayette South to address |
| City | Valparaiso |
| High School District | Valparaiso |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 7638 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5361 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 434800 |
| Legal Description | POWELLS ADD S1/2 N1/2 LOT 59 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Recessed Lighting,High Ceilings |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3964 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Lower Level |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 2,Primary Bedroom,Office,Living Room,Loft,Kitchen,Family Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Fenced |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Detached,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Features | Landscaped,Rectangular Lot |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1753 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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