440 Wessex Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 807371)

440 Wessex Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$1,225,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,720 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,007 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,225,000 List Date: 7/24/2024 Last Modified: 10/10/2024

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this completely updated, fabulous, LAKEFRONT oasis on a .62 acre lot in the desirable community of Shorewood Forest where life is like a vacation everyday. This 4 bed/4 bath home boasts 4,720 sq. ft. of refinished space with many upgrades and updates that make it unique including gorgeous lake views from nearly every new window. The solid walnut, double door entry sets the stage for the main level that features an office (with walnut built-ins), large living room, spacious dining room, a dream kitchen with large island, cafe appliances and butlers pantry that flows nicely into the open concept family room. The entire space radiates natural light with gorgeous views of Lake Louise, and bonus main floor laundry. The wrap around 2-level, Redwood deck that spans the length of the home is an entertainers dream while the wooded lot still offers a nice amount of privacy. Heading to the upper level you'll find the master bedroom and bath featuring a custom tile shower, double v ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 807371

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 4
Rooms Total: 12
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 3080
Below Grade Finished Area: 1640
Living Area: 4720
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1976
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.62
Lot Size Square Feet: 27007.2
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1638
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: SHOREWOOD FOREST POA
Association Phone: 219-465-0883
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Lake Louise
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Oven; Portable Dishwasher; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Smart Appliance(s); Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer; Washer/Dryer Stacked; Other Architectural Style: Traditional Association Amenities: Barbecue; Basketball Court; Beach Access; Beach Rights; Boat Dock; Boating; Clubhouse; Dog Park; Dry Dock; Game Court Exterior; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management; Park; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Powered Boats Allowed; Recreation Facilities; Sport Court; Tennis Court(s); Trail(s); Trash; Water Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Trash Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Exterior Entry; Finished; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Walk-Out Access; Walk-Up Access Community Features: Clubhouse; Curbs; Fishing; Lake; Park; Playground; Pool; Street Lights; Tennis Court(s); Other Construction Materials: Brick; Cedar Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Exhaust Fan; Humidity Control; Zoned Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Dock; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters; Storage Fencing: None Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood; Luxury Vinyl; Wood; Other Foundation Details: Block Frontage Type: Lakefront; Waterfront Heating: Exhaust Fan; Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Hot Water; Zoned Interior Features: Attic Stairway; Bar; Bookcases; Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Country Kitchen; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Smart Thermostat; Stone Counters; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Close to Clubhouse; Cul-De-Sac; Front Yard; Gentle Sloping; Lake On Lot; Landscaped; Many Trees; Private; Sloped; Waterfront; Wooded Other Equipment: Dehumidifier; List Available Other Structures: Garage(s); Storage Parking Features: Additional Parking; Asphalt; Deck; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side; Heated Garage; Off Street; On Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch; Wrap Around Pool Features: Community Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Concrete Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Security Features: Fire Alarm; Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected View: Lake; Neighborhood; Panoramic; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Private Waterfront Features: Lake; Lake Front; Lake Privileges; Waterfront Window Features: Bay Window(s); ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Insulated Windows; Screens Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Lockbox; No Sign; Showing Service Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1290000
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: 440
Street Name: Wessex
Street Suffix: Road
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46385
Subdivision Name: Shorewood Forest Sec 3

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome home to this completely updated, fabulous, LAKEFRONT oasis on a .62 acre lot in the desirable community of Shorewood Forest where life is like a vacation everyday. This 4 bed/4 bath home boasts 4,720 sq. ft. of refinished space with many upgrades and updates that make it unique including gorgeous lake views from nearly every new window. The solid walnut, double door entry sets the stage for the main level that features an office (with walnut built-ins), large living room, spacious dining room, a dream kitchen with large island, cafe appliances and butlers pantry that flows nicely into the open concept family room. The entire space radiates natural light with gorgeous views of Lake Louise, and bonus main floor laundry. The wrap around 2-level, Redwood deck that spans the length of the home is an entertainers dream while the wooded lot still offers a nice amount of privacy. Heading to the upper level you'll find the master bedroom and bath featuring a custom tile shower, double vanity, makeup vanity, walk in closet, and a bonus washer/dryer combo. The other two generously sized bedrooms share a full bath. Heading downstairs to the massive, finished walkout basement you will find a wet bar, 4th bedroom, and 3/4 bath. The space is outstanding for gatherings with more fabulous lake views and walkout access to the lower level deck and boat dock. The attached heated garage with epoxy floors and custom storage lift speak of the homes attention to detail. Shorewood amenities include a 230 acre sporting lake, community pool, beach, playground, volleyball, tennis, pickle ball, basketball, baseball, dog park, trails and fun events. Top it off with low taxes and 4 Star Schools. LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!!!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-10-10T13:37:15Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-10-10
Offer Acceptance Date: 2024-08-02
Close Date: 2024-10-09
Close Price: 1225000
Concessions: Yes
Buyer Financing: Conventional

More Information

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1440
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1640
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 1640
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please use Showing Time
Appointment Only: Yes
Lockbox: Yes
No Sign: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Room Types

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

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Union Township
Tax Annual Amount: 5847.2
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Legal Description: SHOREWOOD FOREST SEC 3 LOT 126 .617A
Parcel Number: 64-09-30-205-009.000-019
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Union
Directions: Route 30 to Shorewood Drive. South on Shorewood Drive to Wessex Road. West on Wessex. Home is on the left.
Cross Street: Shorewood

Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher: Yes
Exhaust Fan: Yes
Free-Standing Refrigerator: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Portable Dishwasher: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Smart Appliance(s): Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
Washer: Yes
Washer/Dryer Stacked: Yes
Other: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Association Amenities

Barbecue: Yes
Basketball Court: Yes
Beach Access: Yes
Beach Rights: Yes
Boat Dock: Yes
Boating: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Dog Park: Yes
Dry Dock: Yes
Game Court Exterior: Yes
Jogging Path: Yes
Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Management: Yes
Park: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Powered Boats Allowed: Yes
Recreation Facilities: Yes
Sport Court: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Trail(s): Yes
Trash: Yes
Water: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Trash: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Exterior Entry: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes
Walk-Up Access: Yes

Community Features

Clubhouse: Yes
Curbs: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Lake: Yes
Park: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Cedar: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Exhaust Fan: Yes
Humidity Control: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Dock: Yes
Private Entrance: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Storage: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Luxury Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Frontage Type

Lakefront: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Heating

Exhaust Fan: Yes
Fireplace(s): Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Attic Stairway: Yes
Bar: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Country Kitchen: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Smart Thermostat: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Upper Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Close to Clubhouse: Yes
Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Gentle Sloping: Yes
Lake On Lot: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Many Trees: Yes
Private: Yes
Sloped: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Equipment

Dehumidifier: Yes
List Available: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes
Storage: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Asphalt: Yes
Deck: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Pool Features

Community: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Concrete: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Fire Alarm: Yes
Security Lights: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Lake: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Private: Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake: Yes
Lake Front: Yes
Lake Privileges: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Window Features

Bay Window(s): Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Screens: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	22.60	13.00
Dining Room	Main	14.00	13.00
Kitchen	Main	20.00	16.00	Granite Counter
Family Room	Main	20.50	16.00
Laundry	Main	8.00	7.60
Office	Main	12.50	11.00	Walnut Built Ins
Primary Bedroom	Upper	22.00	13.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	13.00	16.50
Bedroom 3	Upper	13.00	16.00
Bedroom 4	Basement	13.50	14.00
Other	Basement	37.50	34.50	Recreation Room
Other	Main	8.00	5.00	Pantry-Wet Bar/Sink/Shelving

Listing Office: Century 21 Alliance Group

Last Updated: October - 10 - 2024

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