161 Sylvan Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385

New Listing
$398,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,625 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Active
Current Price: $398,000 List Date: 6/24/2026 Last Modified: 6/24/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled in the desirable Sylvan Manor neighborhood, this immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Situated on nearly a half-acre of beautifully landscaped property, this move-in ready home features a spacious layout including a formal dining room, inviting sunroom with a cozy gas stove fireplace, and a heated 2-car garage. Mature trees provide a peaceful backdrop, while residents enjoy access to a neighborhood park and scenic pond. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and all that Valparaiso has to offer, this well-maintained home combines tranquil living with everyday convenience. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey property in one of Valparaiso's most established neighborhoods.

Listing Details MLS# 841177

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
8
Above Grade Finished Area
1625
Living Area
1625
Year Built
1965
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
0.48
Lot Size Square Feet
20909
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Basement: Crawl Space Cooling: Central Air Fireplace Features: Other Flooring: Carpet; Tile Heating: Natural Gas Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Corner Lot; Cul-De-Sac; Landscaped Other Structures: Shed(s) Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
398000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
161
Street Name
Sylvan
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46385
Subdivision Name
Sylvan Manor 1st Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Nestled in the desirable Sylvan Manor neighborhood, this immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Situated on nearly a half-acre of beautifully landscaped property, this move-in ready home features a spacious layout including a formal dining room, inviting sunroom with a cozy gas stove fireplace, and a heated 2-car garage. Mature trees provide a peaceful backdrop, while residents enjoy access to a neighborhood park and scenic pond. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and all that Valparaiso has to offer, this well-maintained home combines tranquil living with everyday convenience. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey property in one of Valparaiso's most established neighborhoods.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-06-24T16:46:45Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-24

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Other
Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1625
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Please use showing asst. Do not lock the bottom lock on front door - deadbolt only.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Other Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
1856
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
250400
Tax Legal Description
SYLVAN MANOR 1ST ADD REPLAT LOT 16 .47A DITCH
Parcel Number
640928278002000003
Additional Parcels YN
No
Township
Center
Directions
US HWY 30 to Sylvan Drive. Go south on Sylvan Drive to the property. The property will be on the left side of the street.
Census Tract
506.06

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes

Heating

Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes
Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 13.00 19.00
Dining Room Main 11.00 11.00
Kitchen Main 12.00 11.00
Primary Bedroom Main 12.00 13.00
Bedroom 2 Main 10.00 12.00
Bedroom 3 Main 10.00 9.00
Sunroom Main 15.00 11.00
Other Main 13.00 15.00
Listing Office: Listing Leaders Stately, LLC
Last Updated: June - 24 - 2026
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