301 Washington Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (MLS# 835495)

301 Washington Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

$899,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 7,768 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active

Current Price: $899,000 List Date: 3/16/2026 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled in Valparaiso's Historic District just three blocks from downtown, this distinguished Neo-Colonial Revival residence offers a rare blend of timeless charm & modern comfort. Spanning four finished levels, the home has been meticulously restored to preserve original architectural elements like hardwood floors, tall bay windows, and three decorative fireplaces, while adding contemporary upgrades including multi-zone HVAC for year-round comfort. The main level flows seamlessly from the formal living room to a bright front parlor (perfect for a home office or reading nook) and into an elegant formal dining room. At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen featuring granite countertops, travertine tile, and top-tier Viking appliances. An adjoining casual dining space keeps the atmosphere relaxed and connected. On the second floor you will find five generously sized bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, as well as a laundry room. The 3rd floor contains 2 more large bedrooms, ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 835495

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 3
Bathrooms Total: 8
Rooms Total: 16
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 6359
Below Grade Finished Area: 1409
Living Area: 7768
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1910
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 8712
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Softener Owned Basement: Daylight; Finished Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Lighting; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Fireplace Features: Family Room; Living Room; Other Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Zoned Interior Features: Crown Molding; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Soaking Tub; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Other Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink; Upper Level Levels: 3-Sty or more Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Near Public Transit Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable Roof: Shingle Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm; Security System; Smoke Detector(s); Other Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Bay Window(s) Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 899000
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: 301
Street Name: Washington
Street Suffix: Street
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46383
Subdivision Name: Valparaiso

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Nestled in Valparaiso's Historic District just three blocks from downtown, this distinguished Neo-Colonial Revival residence offers a rare blend of timeless charm & modern comfort. Spanning four finished levels, the home has been meticulously restored to preserve original architectural elements like hardwood floors, tall bay windows, and three decorative fireplaces, while adding contemporary upgrades including multi-zone HVAC for year-round comfort. The main level flows seamlessly from the formal living room to a bright front parlor (perfect for a home office or reading nook) and into an elegant formal dining room. At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen featuring granite countertops, travertine tile, and top-tier Viking appliances. An adjoining casual dining space keeps the atmosphere relaxed and connected. On the second floor you will find five generously sized bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, as well as a laundry room. The 3rd floor contains 2 more large bedrooms, walk -in closet, and a shared full bath. Thoughtful storage abounds throughout the home, including a large attic and built-ins. The finished daylight basement offers even more versatility with a studio suite - complete with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bath - ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or creative space. The basement is complete with an expansive 2nd laundry and utility room. Step outside to a charming screened-in porch with a distinctive barrel-vaulted ceiling, a fenced yard perfect for gardening or play, and an attached two-car garage - a rare downtown convenience. 301 Washington Street is more than an address; it's an opportunity to own a piece of Valparaiso's history without compromising on comfort or style. This iconic home offers refined living just steps from downtown restaurants, shops, and year-round events. You must see it for yourself to truly capture all of its grandeur and charm. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime offering!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-16T12:21:12Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-16

More Information

Bathroom Totals

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

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: partial homestead exemption, partial commercial taxes.

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 3
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 4400
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1959
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 1409
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Showing assist. Listing agent to be present at all showings.

Room Types

Basement Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bedroom 6 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Main
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Upper
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Utility Room Level: Basement
Basement: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 6: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Valparaiso
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High School: Valparaiso High School
Tax Annual Amount: 14923
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: O S LOT 1 BLK 4
Parcel Number: 640924304002000004
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Center
Directions: Lincolnway to Washington, home on the left. cross street Washington and Erie.
Cross Street: erie
Census Tract: 508.01

Appliances

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

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Lighting: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Crown Molding: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
In-Law Floorplan: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Levels

3-Sty or more: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Few Trees: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
On Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Enclosed: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
Fire Alarm: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

City: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Bay Window(s): Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Primary Bedroom	Upper	17.00	14.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	14.00	14.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	18.00	14.00
Bedroom 4	Upper	10.00	18.00
Bedroom 5	Upper	14.00	14.00
Bedroom 6	Upper	20.00	10.00	3rd floor
Other	Upper	20.00	10.00	7th bedroom, 3rd floor
Basement	Basement	20.00	30.00	studio apartment style finished basement
Den	Main	14.00	14.00	parlor
Dining Room	Main	17.00	12.00
Kitchen	Main	19.00	14.00
Living Room	Main	31.00	14.00
Bonus Room	Main	14.00	12.00	second dining room
Laundry	Upper	8.00	7.00	2nd floor laundry
Other	Main	5.00	5.00	foyer
Utility Room	Basement	20.00	10.00	2nd laundry room

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

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