247 Westgate Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$525,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,320 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,204 Status: Active
Current Price: $525,000 List Date: 9/20/2026 Last Modified: 10/18/2026

Overview

Description

If you love to entertain, work on projects, or simply want more room to enjoy life, this home delivers! The backyard steals the show—nearly an acre with a heated above-ground pool, spacious deck, and covered porch featuring a hot tub and mounted TV. Summer parties, game days, or quiet evenings—you're set! And the location is hard to beat. You'll feel like you're tucked away in the country, surrounded by space and privacy, yet you're still close to town, shopping, dining, and major roads. It's that perfect combination of secluded living without giving up everyday convenience. Don't miss the awesome detached insulated woodshop with electricity—a dream setup for woodworking, hobbies, projects, or your own creative space. Inside, you'll find 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, generous living areas, large closets, solid 6-panel oak doors, and a beautiful two-sided fireplace. The finished lower level keeps the fun going with a wet bar and electric fireplace, plus an additional unfinished basemen ...

Listing Details MLS# 845656

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
2
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Bathrooms Total
5
Rooms Total
10
Above Grade Finished Area
1616
Below Grade Finished Area
704
Below Grade Unfinished Area
912
Living Area
2320
Year Built
1974
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
0.9
Lot Size Square Feet
39204
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer; Other Basement: Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Lighting; Private Yard; Storage Fireplace Features: Blower Fan; Electric; Family Room; Gas Log; Lower Level Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum; Tile Heating: Central Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Laminate Counters; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Quad-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Private; Rectangular Lot Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Parking Features: Asphalt; Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Kitchen Level Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: Above Ground Possession: Negotiable Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Well Window Features: Insulated Windows Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
525000
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
Owner Name
Styers Danny R
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
247
Street Name
Westgate
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46385
Subdivision Name
Sylvan Manor Add 03

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
If you love to entertain, work on projects, or simply want more room to enjoy life, this home delivers! The backyard steals the show—nearly an acre with a heated above-ground pool, spacious deck, and covered porch featuring a hot tub and mounted TV. Summer parties, game days, or quiet evenings—you're set! And the location is hard to beat. You'll feel like you're tucked away in the country, surrounded by space and privacy, yet you're still close to town, shopping, dining, and major roads. It's that perfect combination of secluded living without giving up everyday convenience. Don't miss the awesome detached insulated woodshop with electricity—a dream setup for woodworking, hobbies, projects, or your own creative space. Inside, you'll find 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, generous living areas, large closets, solid 6-panel oak doors, and a beautiful two-sided fireplace. The finished lower level keeps the fun going with a wet bar and electric fireplace, plus an additional unfinished basement with a separate entrance and tons of possibilities. Recent updates include a new roof with a 10-year warranty, new AC, new pressure tank, and rented water softener. Space, privacy, a country feel, incredible outdoor entertaining, a serious workshop, and an ideal location close to everything—this one checks boxes you just don't find every day! This isn't just a house—it's a place to live, entertain, create, and make your own.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-09-20T23:05:10Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-09-20

More Information

Bathroom Totals

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

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Homestead/mortgage

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
704
Main Level Finished SqFt
912
Lower Level Finished SqFt
704
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt
1616

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Use Showingtime

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 4 Level
Lower
Bedroom 5 Level
Lower
Den Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Other Room Level
Lower
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 16.50 11.50
Dining Room Main 10.00 11.50
Kitchen Main 13.50 18.00 Eat in
Den Main 15.00 13.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 12.00 12.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 11.00 12.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 8.00 10.00
Other Lower 20.00 21.00
Bedroom 4 Lower 8.00 10.00
Bedroom 5 Lower 10.00 9.00
Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real
Last Updated: October - 18 - 2026
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