197 W 700 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$440,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,836 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 120,226 Status: Active
Current Price: $440,000 List Date: 5/28/2026 Last Modified: 6/01/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this charming, well maintained ranch nestled on nearly 3 acres of private rural living. This beautifully updated all brick home sits on a corner lot in a peaceful setting and offers excellent growth potential with an unfinished basement and possible storage income opportunities. The gorgeous modern kitchen features solid-surface countertops, a large island with a farmhouse sink, and ample custom cabinetry, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The dining room is warmed by a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for family gatherings. This spacious 3 bedroom home includes a primary suite with a private bath, an additional full bathroom, and an unfinished basement already stubbed for a third bathroom. Outside, enjoy scenic views from the back deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting guests. A 2 car garage plus a large Quonset hut with a concrete floor provides plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, or workshop space. Don't miss this opportunity ...

Listing Details MLS# 839315

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
7
Above Grade Finished Area
1836
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1836
Living Area
1836
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1977
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
2.76
Lot Size Square Feet
120225.6
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Sump Pump; Unfinished Cooling: Central Air Fireplace Features: Living Room Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Kitchen Island; Soaking Tub Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Front Yard; Landscaped Possession: Negotiable Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None View: Meadow; Rural Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
440000
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Agency
Owner Name
Opaczynska Dominika M
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
197
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
700
Street Direction Suffix
N
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46385
Subdivision Name
None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome to this charming, well maintained ranch nestled on nearly 3 acres of private rural living. This beautifully updated all brick home sits on a corner lot in a peaceful setting and offers excellent growth potential with an unfinished basement and possible storage income opportunities. The gorgeous modern kitchen features solid-surface countertops, a large island with a farmhouse sink, and ample custom cabinetry, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The dining room is warmed by a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for family gatherings. This spacious 3 bedroom home includes a primary suite with a private bath, an additional full bathroom, and an unfinished basement already stubbed for a third bathroom. Outside, enjoy scenic views from the back deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting guests. A 2 car garage plus a large Quonset hut with a concrete floor provides plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, or workshop space. Don't miss this opportunity to own a move-in-ready ranch with space, privacy, and endless potential.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-28T07:16:49Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-28

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full
2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1836
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
0
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Use showing time

Room Types

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

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
3273
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
390400
Tax Legal Description
PAR IN W483.26 S250.02 SW SW 27-36-6 2.76AC
Parcel Number
640627351007000006
Township
Liberty
Directions
Hwy 149 to 700 N (east) to home on the corner of 700 N & 200 W
Census Tract
501.05

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Soaking Tub
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

Back Yard
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Meadow
Yes
Rural
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 23.00 12.50
Dining Room Main 15.50 15.00 fireplace
Kitchen Main 15.50 16.00 island
Primary Bedroom Main 15.00 12.00
Bedroom 2 Main 13.50 12.50
Bedroom 3 Main 12.50 10.00
Office Main 12.00 10.50
Listing Office: Key Realty Indiana, LLC
Last Updated: June - 01 - 2026
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