238 W Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385
$860,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
8
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
4,988
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
505,296
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$860,000
List Date:
7/17/2026
Last Modified:
8/27/2026
Listing Details MLS# 842442
General Property Information
- New Construction YN
- No
- Bedrooms Total
- 8
- Bathrooms Full
- 3
- Bathrooms Half
- Yes
- Bathrooms Total
- 4
- Rooms Total
- 14
- Accessibility Features YN
- No
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 4988
- Below Grade Unfinished Area
- 700
- Living Area
- 4988
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Year Built
- 1890
- Garage YN
- No
- Lot Size Acres
- 11.6
- Lot Size Square Feet
- 505296
- Lot Size Source
- Assessor
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Basement YN
- Yes
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
Property Features
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator
Basement:
Crawl Space; Unfinished
Construction Materials:
Vinyl Siding
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Other
Exterior Features:
Private Yard
Fencing:
Partial
Fireplace Features:
Living Room
Flooring:
Carpet; Hardwood
Heating:
Forced Air; Hot Water; Natural Gas
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fan(s); Country Kitchen; Crown Molding; Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Laundry Features:
Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup
Levels:
2-Sty
Listing Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Lock Box Information:
SentriLock
Lot Features:
Horses Allowed; Landscaped; Private; Wooded
Other Structures:
Barn(s)
Parking Features:
Additional Parking; Driveway
Patio And Porch Features:
Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch
Pool Features:
Heated; In Ground
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Roof:
Shingle
Security Features:
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Special Listing Conditions:
None
Utilities:
Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
View:
Pond; Trees/Woods
Water Source:
Well
Waterfront Features:
Pond
Room Types:
Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 850000
- 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
- Vacant
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 238
- Street Direction Prefix
- W
- Street Name
- Joliet
- Street Suffix
- Road
- County
- Porter
- State
- IN
- Postal Code
- 46385
- Subdivision Name
- Par Se N Lincoln Hills Add
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Public Remarks
- HISTORIC RETREAT PROVIDING RESORT STYLE LIVING! This 11.6 acre property in Center Township includes walking trails through the rolling and wooded land. The two plus acre pond is stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. The pond is 24 ft. at its deepest point. Enjoy swimming in the 20 x 40 heated pool. After being a farm, the property opened as Lincolnvale Country Club with an 18-hole golf course. It was very popular with golfers from Porter and Lake County as well as Chicago. The banked barn has a sign that reads "Where nature considers the golfer." Later it was opened as Lincoln Hills Golf Course with 9 holes. The two-story home was built in 1890. It was restored in 1980 when it became the 17-room Embassy Bed and Breakfast Inn which included an interior design studio. With 4988 sq. ft., the house boasts of 8 bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms. The inviting veranda is supported with southern columns. The main floor offers over 3200 finished sq. ft. with 9 ft. ceilings. The huge kitchen offers a coffered ceiling, an abundance of English Style solid hardwood cabinets, 10 ft. island, and skylights above the breakfast nook. The living room includes a fireplace, crown molding and hardwood floor. Spacious formal dining room has oak hardwood floor, crown molding, and French doors leading to both the front Verandah and the foyer. Relax and enjoy beverages in the three seasons room that has spectacular views of nature and wildlife. Electrical wiring has been updated and the plumbing system is copper. The property has not been on the market for over 25 years. This one of a kind, unique, and secluded property offers a great opportunity for you to use your creativity and restoration talents. There is no homestead exemption. Taxes will be lowered if this is filed by the purchaser. The property is close to shopping, downtown Valparaiso, and the interstate. It is in the Valparaiso School District. Property is being sold "as is."
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-27T21:38:14Z
- Major Change Type
- Status Change
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-27
- Offer Acceptance Date
- 2026-07-26
- Close Date
- 2026-08-26
- Close Price
- 860000
- Concessions
- No
- Buyer Financing
- Cash
More Information
Bathroom Totals
- Main 1/2
- Yes
- Main Full
- 2
- Upper Full
- Yes
Exemption Information
- Exemption YN
- No
Fireplace Features
- Fireplaces Total
- Yes
Square Footage Information
- Upper Level Finished SqFt
- 1768
- Main Level Finished SqFt
- 3220
Showing Requirements
- Showing Instructions
- Use Showing Assist.
Room Types
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Main
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Main
- Bedroom 4 Level
- Upper
- Bedroom 5 Level
- Upper
- Bedroom 6 Level
- Upper
- Bonus Room Level
- Upper
- Dining Room Level
- Main
- Family Room Level
- Main
- Kitchen Level
- Main
- Laundry Level
- Main
- Living Room Level
- Main
- Other Room Level
- Upper
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Main
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 17.00 | 21.00 | |
| Dining Room | Main | 15.00 | 17.00 | |
| Kitchen | Main | 17.00 | 26.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 16.00 | 20.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 14.00 | 14.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 12.00 | 13.00 | |
| Family Room | Main | 20.00 | 16.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | 11.00 | 15.00 | |
| Bedroom 5 | Upper | 11.00 | 16.00 | |
| Bedroom 6 | Upper | 11.00 | 16.00 | |
| Other | Upper | 11.00 | 16.00 | Bedroom |
| Other | Upper | 31.00 | 12.00 | Bedroom |
| Bonus Room | Upper | 15.00 | 9.00 | |
| Laundry | Main | 10.00 | 5.00 |
Listing Office:
Century 21 Affiliated
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026
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