2253 Blarney Stone Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 843507)

2253 Blarney Stone Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$439,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,763 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,375 Status: Active

Current Price: $439,900 List Date: 8/06/2026 Last Modified: 8/25/2026

Overview

Description

Located in Valparaiso's desirable Emerald Ridge subdivision, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath two-story home combines classic architectural appeal with an extensive list of modern, high-ticket updates. Stepping inside, the main level introduces a light-filled, open-concept flow featuring new flooring throughout (2021), a formal dining room, and an expansive living space anchored by a cozy fireplace. The heart of the home is the fully renovated kitchen (2021), beautifully appointed with custom cabinetry, sleek countertops, a stylish backsplash, an updated sink, and a new dishwasher (2021). The main level also offers a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office or playroom, alongside a main-floor laundry room equipped with new appliances (2021/2022). Upstairs, fresh carpet (2021) and some updated window treatments span across three spacious bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a private bath. The partially finished basement significantly extends your living opti ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 843507

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 8
Above Grade Finished Area: 2152
Below Grade Finished Area: 611
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 374
Living Area: 2763
Year Built: 2005
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Lot Size Square Feet: 14374.8
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Emerald Ridge
Association Phone: 219-510-5387
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher Association Amenities: Jogging Path; Landscaping; Maintenance Grounds; Park; Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Basement: Interior Entry Construction Materials: Brick; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Lighting Fireplace Features: Other Flooring: Carpet; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Whirlpool Tub Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Landscaped; Paved Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 439900
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: 2253
Street Name: Blarney Stone
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46385
Subdivision Name: Emerald Ridge Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Located in Valparaiso's desirable Emerald Ridge subdivision, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath two-story home combines classic architectural appeal with an extensive list of modern, high-ticket updates. Stepping inside, the main level introduces a light-filled, open-concept flow featuring new flooring throughout (2021), a formal dining room, and an expansive living space anchored by a cozy fireplace. The heart of the home is the fully renovated kitchen (2021), beautifully appointed with custom cabinetry, sleek countertops, a stylish backsplash, an updated sink, and a new dishwasher (2021). The main level also offers a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office or playroom, alongside a main-floor laundry room equipped with new appliances (2021/2022). Upstairs, fresh carpet (2021) and some updated window treatments span across three spacious bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a private bath. The partially finished basement significantly extends your living options with durable LVP flooring, perfect for a media room, recreation room, or home gym, supported by a battery backup sump pump. Exceptional peace of mind is provided by major infrastructure improvements, including a newer furnace (2019) and roof (2017). Outside, the private backyard offers the perfect retreat with a brand-new composite deck (2024), ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. All of this is just minutes from vibrant downtown Valparaiso, highly rated Valparaiso Community Schools, parks, dining, shopping, and convenient highway access for an easy commute.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-06T18:28:02Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-06

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Upper Full: 2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Other: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1076
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1076
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 611
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 3210
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: EMERALD RIDGE SUB PHASE C LOT 136 .33A DITCH
Parcel Number: 640934427014000003
Township: Center
Directions: Route 2 to 100 West (reeds nursery) South to 2nd entrance of Emerald Ridge. Turn right on Blarney Stone.
Census Tract: 506.05

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes

Association Amenities

Jogging Path: Yes
Landscaping: Yes
Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Park: Yes
Playground: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: Yes

Basement

Interior Entry: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Exterior Features

Lighting: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Living Room	Main	12.50	11.80
Dining Room	Main	11.00	10.00
Kitchen	Main	10.00	10.00
Primary Bedroom	Upper	15.00	14.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	14.00	12.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	12.00	12.00
Bonus Room	Main	20.00	15.00
Laundry	Main	7.00	5.00

Listing Office: Encore Sotheby's International

Last Updated: August - 25 - 2026

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