3830 Brander Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 839829)

3830 Brander Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385

New Listing

$499,900

Front of the home (some grass patches are virtually staged. Landscaping is getting worked on.)

Iron Gate has wonderful amenities including this playground as well as a walking path and side walks.

Located in the Front of Home on main level.

Professional backsplash, Counter Depth LG fridge, and cabinet hardware were upgrades added by Sellers.

Portable electric fireplace was added by Seller and negotiable.

Sellers had the mounted over toilet cabinet installed for bathroom storage.

This closet is approximately 9.5' x 9.5' and the Sellers added the great built-in storage,

They purchased this Washer/Dryer, front loaders, this year..

There could be a bathroom added, the Sellers roughed it in.

Basement has had electrical installed (7 outlet panels) by Sellers.

They even paid for a 10y warranty on the HVAC.

Whole home generator, generac, 24kw with 10 year warranty and heater inside to prevent non-start in cold weather.

Back of the home. (some grass patches are virtually staged. Landscaping is getting worked on.)

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,619 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,102 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 6/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/09/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a nearly new construction home without the wait, featuring a professionally installed whole-house Generac generator, remaining builder warranty, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Located in one of Valparaiso's growing areas and best school districts, this move-in ready home offers a floor plan that is no longer being built in the area, making it a standout option for buyers who want new construction quality with added value and convenience. Designed for modern living, the main level features an open concept kitchen, dining and living area (new fireplace is negotiable), included appliances, a newly added kitchen backsplash/ hardware, a main level flex area ideal for a lounge or office, a convenient half bath (with new cabinet) near the attached 2 car garage entry, and an additional main level room that offers excellent versatility as a guest space, hobby room or 5th bedroom. Upstairs, the very spacious primary suite feels like a true retreat with added built-in ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 839829

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 11
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 2619
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1054
Living Area: 2619
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2025
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.186
Lot Size Square Feet: 8102
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 36
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Pathway Properties
Association Phone: 815-836-0400
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Builder Name: Lennar
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Association Amenities: Jogging Path; Playground Association Fee Includes: Other Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Daylight; Full; Interior Entry; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Unfinished Construction Materials: Stone; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers; Generator Exterior Features: Lighting; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Heating: Central; Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Soaking Tub; Stone Counters; 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; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Paved; Private Parking Features: Attached; Concrete; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Oversized Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Shingle Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); 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; Underground Utilities View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 499900
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: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3830
Street Name: Brander
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46385
Subdivision Name: Iron Gate Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own a nearly new construction home without the wait, featuring a professionally installed whole-house Generac generator, remaining builder warranty, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Located in one of Valparaiso's growing areas and best school districts, this move-in ready home offers a floor plan that is no longer being built in the area, making it a standout option for buyers who want new construction quality with added value and convenience. Designed for modern living, the main level features an open concept kitchen, dining and living area (new fireplace is negotiable), included appliances, a newly added kitchen backsplash/ hardware, a main level flex area ideal for a lounge or office, a convenient half bath (with new cabinet) near the attached 2 car garage entry, and an additional main level room that offers excellent versatility as a guest space, hobby room or 5th bedroom. Upstairs, the very spacious primary suite feels like a true retreat with added built-in closet organizers and an attached 3/4 bath. Three additional bedrooms each offer walk-in closets, giving everyone generous storage, while the second floor laundry adds everyday ease right where you need it most. The home has been thoughtfully improved with professional painting, curtain rods and curtains, a new whole house generator, added basement outlets for future finishing potential, and more. With a builder warranty still in place, buyers can enjoy peace of mind along with the comfort of a home that is truly ready to go. Close to Valparaiso amenities, new nearby development, major highways and an easy drive toward Chicago, this home blends location, function and long term value in one beautiful package.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-04T07:16:54Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-04

More Information

Bathroom Totals

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

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1469
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1150
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Schedule in Showingtime

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Upper
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Valparaiso
Elementary School: Cooks Corners Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High School: Valparaiso High School
Tax Annual Amount: 10
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 457700
Tax Legal Description: IRON GATE SUB LOT 126 .186A
Parcel Number: 640909226041000004
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Center
Directions: From exit 253 for US-30 toward Merriville/ Schereville/Valpariso, Keep right at the fork and merge onto US-30 E/E 81st Ave/E US Hwy 30, follow W Joliet Rd. Take N 250 W/ Tower Rd to Iron Gate Drive, to Brander, take right, home on left.
Cross Street: Iron Gate Drive
Census Tract: 506.03

Appliances

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

Association Amenities

Jogging Path: Yes
Playground: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Other: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Daylight: Yes
Full: Yes
Interior Entry: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Stone: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

Lighting: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Stone Counters: 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
Few Trees: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 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
Underground Utilities: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Primary Bedroom	Upper	17.00	18.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.00	17.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	13.00	10.00
Bedroom 4	Upper	13.00	11.00
Bedroom 5	Main	10.00	11.00
Bonus Room	Main	12.00	10.00
Living Room	Main	15.00	15.00
Dining Room	Main	12.00	8.00
Kitchen	Main	10.00	10.00
Laundry	Upper	7.00	6.00
Foyer	Main	7.00	9.00

Listing Office: MTM Realty Group

Last Updated: June - 09 - 2026

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