2156 Ransom Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 826834)

2156 Ransom Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$1,480,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,299 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,857,972 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,480,000 List Date: 8/29/2025 Last Modified: 11/04/2025

Overview

Description

Tucked away on approximately 66 private, wooded acres, this executive-style retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic beauty and timeless elegance—just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, expressways, and the Indiana Dunes. Invisible from the road and framed by mature trees and a scenic pond, the property delivers unmatched privacy and serenity with the convenience of modern living. Built in 2004, the stately main residence welcomes you with a grand covered wrap-around porch and classic pillars, setting the tone for the craftsmanship found throughout. Inside, rich hardwood floors, detailed archways, and custom built-ins highlight the quality construction, while oversized windows and a bay window in the great room provide picturesque views of the pond and surrounding forest. The main floor is designed for both comfort and entertaining, featuring a spacious primary suite with full ensuite, a den with coffered ceiling and wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and a cozy sitting roo ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 826834

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 6
Rooms Total: 19
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 5299
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 3169
Living Area: 5299
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2004
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Lot Size Acres: 65.61
Lot Size Square Feet: 2857971.6
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Softener Owned Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Daylight; Storage Space; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Other Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Balcony; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Great Room; Wood Burning; Other Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Central; Forced Air; Hot Water; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Country Kitchen; Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Horses Allowed; Private; Wooded Other Structures: Garage(s); Guest House Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Garage Faces Side; Gravel; Off Street; Oversized Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt; Other Sewer: Other Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected View: Pond; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1499000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions: No
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2156
Street Name: Ransom
Street Suffix: Road
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46385
Subdivision Name: NA

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Tucked away on approximately 66 private, wooded acres, this executive-style retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic beauty and timeless elegance—just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, expressways, and the Indiana Dunes. Invisible from the road and framed by mature trees and a scenic pond, the property delivers unmatched privacy and serenity with the convenience of modern living. Built in 2004, the stately main residence welcomes you with a grand covered wrap-around porch and classic pillars, setting the tone for the craftsmanship found throughout. Inside, rich hardwood floors, detailed archways, and custom built-ins highlight the quality construction, while oversized windows and a bay window in the great room provide picturesque views of the pond and surrounding forest. The main floor is designed for both comfort and entertaining, featuring a spacious primary suite with full ensuite, a den with coffered ceiling and wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and a cozy sitting room warmed by a wood-burning stove. The chef's kitchen is equipped with granite counters, an island with prep sink, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry. A mudroom and dedicated laundry room add everyday convenience. Upstairs, three generous bedrooms and a large recreation room provide space to unwind or gather, while the expansive walk-out basement offers potential for additional living or entertaining space. A porte-cochere connects to the three-car detached garage and charming two-story guest house, complete with a full kitchen, dining area, and guest bedroom on the main level. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom suite with ¾ bath makes for a private and comfortable retreat for extended family or guests. Though some updates may be desired, the bones of this home are solid, the setting is extraordinary, and the opportunities are endless. A rare and remarkable property offering peaceful seclusion within easy reach of everything Northwest Indiana has to offer.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-11-04T19:35:29Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-11-04
Offer Acceptance Date: 2025-09-08
Close Date: 2025-11-04
Close Price: 1480000
Concessions: No
Buyer Financing: Conventional

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Main Full: 2
Upper 1/2: Yes
Upper 3/4: 2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Hmst, SHSC

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 3
Great Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes
Other: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 2130
Main Level Finished SqFt: 3169
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Use ShowingAssist. The guest house has recently under-gone repairs due to a plumbing leak.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Main
Bedroom 6 Level: Upper
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Office Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 6: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Valparaiso
Tax Annual Amount: 20116
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: Parc in E657 E1/2 NE 10-35-6 6.184A and N 25A W45A NW 11-35-6 25A DR485 P507 and Parc in N1490 E1/2 NE 10-35-6 34.426A
Parcel Number: 640910226004000003
Additional Parcels YN: Yes
Additional Parcels Description: 640910226003000003 and 640911101001000003
Township: Center
Directions: Lincolnway to N 150 W/Froberg Rd; turn right onto Ransom Rd; turn left at property - keep to the left of the white garage on the long lane back to the home.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Daylight: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Other: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Country Kitchen: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Horses Allowed: Yes
Private: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes
Guest House: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Other: Yes

Sewer

Other: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

View

Pond: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Foyer	Main	18.00	10.25	tile floor accented by wood, 2 story
Living Room	Main	21.25	16.90	Hdwd, Wood FP, Built-ins, Patio Door, Bay window
Kitchen	Main	25.00	16.25	Island, Brkfst Room, Adj sitting Rm, Pantry
Mudroom	Main	14.90	6.00	Access to Porte cochere, dog washing shower
Laundry	Main	10.00	9.75	W/D/Sink
Dining Room	Main	15.25	15.60	Wide plank Hdwd
Office	Main	17.90	19.00	Hdwd, FP, Patio door, Coffered ceiling
Primary Bedroom	Main	19.00	17.80	Carpet, Ensuite
Family Room	Upper	23.00	21.00	Patio Door, Juliet balcony, Hdwd, Built-ins
Bedroom 2	Upper	16.25	15.50	Carpet
Bedroom 3	Upper	15.25	13.00	Carpet, patio door, J&J bath
Bedroom 4	Upper	12.90	16.00	Carpet, patio door, juliet balcony, J&J bath
Family Room	Main	14.00	12.00	Guest House
Den	Main	12.00	8.40	Guest House
Kitchen	Main	13.50	9.75	Guest House
Laundry	Main	5.50	6.90	Guest House
Breakfast Room	Main	9.75	14.00	Guest House
Bedroom 5	Main	12.00	12.00	Guest House
Bedroom 6	Upper	24.00	24.00	Guest House w/ ensuite, patio door

Listing Office: BHHS Indiana Realty

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2025

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