208 E Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

$438,500 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,928  sqft
Built in 1875

This magnificent 1875 two story brick greek revival house is wrapped by a grand porch supported by fluted columns and surrounded by a columnar balustrade. 10' ceilings and hardwood floors run from the parlor and living room, through the dining room and main floor bedroom. Wide period trim and solid doors, crown moulding, vintage light fixtures and hardware, marble tile, and many of the architectural detail features you would expect. Tremendous amount of shaker style oak cabinetry, many uppers with glass panel doors in the oversized kitchen and gathering room which encloses the previous summer kitchen. Library/den area features built-in shelves, Two more bedrooms and a bonus room/walk-in closet and half bath are upstairs. Vintage floor grates are still in place to provide return and warm air with zoned heating (no central air). Deck overlooks the backyard. Basement cellar holds the mechanicals and provides some storage. Off-street or on-street parking, but former barn foundation outlines the potential for a new garage site to serve the new owner. We've left good room and upside at the current price for the perceived upgrades that a new owner would pursue. What an opportunity to enjoy the exciting downtown energy and witness community parades from your front porch. Tour this stately home and let your imagination create your own history right here.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bookcases
Rooms:
Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Library, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Other, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior

General:
None
Style:
Other, Traditional
Other Structures:
Front Porch, Covered
Parking:
Off Street, On Street

Construction

General:
Two

Location

Originating MLS:
nira
School District:
Valparaiso
County:
Porter

Lot

Zoning:
O S LOT 1 BLK 11, 64-09-24-336-006.000-004
View:
Neighborhood

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Financial

Source:
nira

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Lifestyles, Matt Evans

About Valparaiso, IN

Housing

Number of Units
34,244
Median Home Value
$230,074
Median Rent
$852

28.57% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.38% are vacant.

Commute

Car
76.77%
Public Transportation
0.59%
Walk to Work
1.16%
Work from Home
20.68%
Other
0.52%

The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.

People

Population
84,057
Median Age
40.10
Median Household Size
2.63

Education

High School
31.56%
Associate’s Degree
9.82%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.62%
Graduate Degree
13.73%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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