229 Barberry Lane, Valparaiso, IN 46383

$550,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,909 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 52,969 Status: Closed
Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 5/15/2025 Last Modified: 10/20/2025

Overview

Description

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive gated community of Whitethorne Woods, this remarkable 4-bedroom, 4-bath RANCH is a true retreat. Set on a beautifully wooded lot, the home offers unmatched privacy and timeless elegance. The thoughtfully designed layout features two luxurious primary suites, a walk-out lower level that opens to a serene private patio and yard, and a spacious 3-car garage. Inside, enjoy the sleek sophistication of brand-new appliances, generous living spaces, and refined finishes throughout. A rare and coveted offering in one of Northwest Indiana's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Listing Details MLS# 820840

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
4
Rooms Total
11
Above Grade Finished Area
2164
Below Grade Finished Area
1745
Below Grade Unfinished Area
100
Living Area
3909
Year Built
1993
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres
1.216
Lot Size Square Feet
52969
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
2000
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Association Name
First American
Association Phone
219-464-3531
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Water Softener Owned Association Amenities: Other Association Fee Includes: Other Basement: Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Stone; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Exterior Features: Private Yard Fireplace Features: Family Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Country Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry Features: Laundry Room Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Cul-De-Sac; Landscaped; Private; Wooded Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Security Features: Other Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
699999
Auction YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name
Busch Kristin L
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
229
Street Name
Barberry
Street Suffix
Lane
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46383
Subdivision Name
Whitethorne Woods

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive gated community of Whitethorne Woods, this remarkable 4-bedroom, 4-bath RANCH is a true retreat. Set on a beautifully wooded lot, the home offers unmatched privacy and timeless elegance. The thoughtfully designed layout features two luxurious primary suites, a walk-out lower level that opens to a serene private patio and yard, and a spacious 3-car garage. Inside, enjoy the sleek sophistication of brand-new appliances, generous living spaces, and refined finishes throughout. A rare and coveted offering in one of Northwest Indiana's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-10-20T16:41:40Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2025-10-02T19:36:12Z
Status Change Timestamp
2025-10-20
Offer Acceptance Date
2025-10-06
Close Date
2025-10-20
Close Price
550000
Concessions
No
Buyer Financing
Cash

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement Full
Yes
Main 1/2
Yes
Main Full
2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Basement
Yes
Family Room
Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
2164
Basement Level Finished SqFt
1745
Upper Level Finished SqFt
0
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Call listing agent for gate code house is vacant

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Basement
Bedroom 4 Level
Basement
Den Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Basement
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Basement
Library Level
Main
Other Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Library
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
3697
Tax Year
2023
Tax Legal Description
WHITETHORNE WOODS LOT 44
Parcel Number
640720302004000005
Township
Jackson
Directions
Highway 6 to entrance of Whitethorne Woods North on White Thorne Lane West onto Barberry

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Association Amenities

Other
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Other
Yes

Basement

Walk-Out Access
Yes

Construction Materials

Stone
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes
Generator
Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Country Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Private
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Other
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Primary Bedroom Main 13.00 13.11 Main Floor Primary Spa Like Bath
Bedroom 2 Main 14.00 13.11 Secondary Primary with Private Bath
Bedroom 3 Basement 13.40 10.60 Lower level
Bedroom 4 Basement 12.00 11.30 Lower level
Family Room Basement 23.10 17.70 Full Walk Out Fireplace
Den Main 12.00 12.00 Bookcases
Kitchen Main 13.70 14.50 Brand New Appliances
Dining Room Main 14.30 14.50
Laundry Basement 8.00 7.00
Library Main 13.00 11.00
Other Main 11.00 6.00 Mudroom
Listing Office: Seramur Properties, LLC
Last Updated: October - 20 - 2025
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