3256 Brighton Lane, Valparaiso, IN 46385

New Listing
$509,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,391 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active
Current Price: $509,000 List Date: 7/06/2026 Last Modified: 7/06/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 4 Bed, 3 Bath two-story home in the Emerald Ridge subdivision, located within the Valparaiso School District. Built in 2003 and offering 3,391 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this meticulously maintained home blends modern updates with exceptional comfort. Step inside to discover fresh paint throughout, brand-new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, and new carpet that creates a bright, move-in-ready feel. The spacious main level features two inviting living areas, a formal dining room, a large eat-in kitchen perfect for gatherings, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite equipped with a jetted tub, an additional full bathroom to comfortably accommodate family and guests, and a conveniently located Laundry Area. The finished basement expands your living space with a dedicated home office, an impressive movie theater area, and a beautiful wet bar—idea ...

Listing Details MLS# 841670

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
3
Rooms Total
10
Above Grade Finished Area
2293
Below Grade Finished Area
1098
Living Area
3391
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
2003
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres
0.26
Lot Size Square Feet
11325.6
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
200
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Association Name
1st American Management
Association Phone
219-464-4961
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Association Amenities: None Association Fee Includes: None Basement: Finished; Full Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Gas Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Heating: Central Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Landscaped; Wooded Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
509000
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
3256
Street Name
Brighton
Street Suffix
Lane
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46385
Subdivision Name
Emerald Ridge Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4 Bed, 3 Bath two-story home in the Emerald Ridge subdivision, located within the Valparaiso School District. Built in 2003 and offering 3,391 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this meticulously maintained home blends modern updates with exceptional comfort. Step inside to discover fresh paint throughout, brand-new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, and new carpet that creates a bright, move-in-ready feel. The spacious main level features two inviting living areas, a formal dining room, a large eat-in kitchen perfect for gatherings, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite equipped with a jetted tub, an additional full bathroom to comfortably accommodate family and guests, and a conveniently located Laundry Area. The finished basement expands your living space with a dedicated home office, an impressive movie theater area, and a beautiful wet bar—ideal for entertaining, working from home, or relaxing with friends and family. There is also an ADDITIONAL FULL BATHROOM plumbed behind the wet bar, ready for you to design and make it your own! Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new concrete driveway leading to the three-bay insulated garage, a roof that's only seven months old, and a seven-month-old furnace. Every detail reflects the pride of ownership and ongoing care invested in this exceptional home. Step outside onto the expansive back deck and unwind while enjoying the peaceful wooded scenery, offering privacy and a tranquil setting for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or outdoor entertaining. With its extensive updates, generous living spaces, Valparaiso location, and picturesque backyard setting, this Emerald Ridge home is truly move-in ready and waiting for its next owners to make it their own!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-07-06T07:16:11Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-07-06

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2
Yes
Upper Full
2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes
Exemptions
Hometead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Gas
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
1195
Main Level Finished SqFt
1098
Basement Level Finished SqFt
1098
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Lockbox is located on the front porch. Please do not lock the interior garage door. Three cats in carriers in garage, please leave them be. Any questions please text 219-299-6081

Room Types

Basement Level
Basement
Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 4 Level
Upper
Bonus Room Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Office Level
Basement
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper
Basement
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
3036
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
EMERALD RIDGE SUB PHASE B DITCH LOT 176
Parcel Number
640934402008000003
Township
Center
Directions
From US HWY 30, head south down S State Road 2 towards Reeds Nursery, Turn left down 100 Rd. Make a right hand turn down Blarney Stone Dr, head straight back and make a left hand turn onto Brighton Ln. The Home will be down the road on your right.
Census Tract
506.05

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Amenities

None
Yes

Association Fee Includes

None
Yes

Basement

Finished
Yes
Full
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Upper Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

2-Sty
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking
Yes
Attached
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
On Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 16.00 14.00
Dining Room Main 14.00 12.00
Kitchen Main 14.00 13.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 16.00 14.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 12.00 10.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 14.00 12.00
Bedroom 4 Upper 12.00 11.00
Family Room Main 14.00 14.00
Basement Basement 26.00 22.00 Basement Living Room
Office Basement 8.50 21.50
Listing Office: Listing Leaders
Last Updated: July - 06 - 2026
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