453 Chestnut Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 832099)

453 Chestnut Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$429,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,056 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $429,000 List Date: 3/20/2026 Last Modified: 5/29/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a home that feels like a story unfolding. This early 20th-century charmer blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates across 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & 3,000 finished square feet. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the warmth, craftsmanship & sense that this home has been deeply loved. Arched windows pour natural light into gracious living spaces, while custom one-of-a-kind built-ins add both beauty & function. The main level flows effortlessly from a cozy living room with fireplace into a formal dining room made for long dinners & meaningful gatherings. A brand-new kitchen anchors the home with stainless steel appliances, abundant storage & a layout that supports everyday living. Just off the main living spaces, a sunroom offers a quiet retreat, perfect for morning coffee, reading or watching the seasons shift. It connects beautifully to a dedicated office, creating a natural rhythm between work & rest. A large main-floor primary bedroom & newly renovated bath m ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 832099

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 12
Above Grade Finished Area: 2306
Below Grade Finished Area: 750
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 350
Living Area: 3056
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1928
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Square Feet: 7840.8
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Basement: Partially Finished; Storage Space; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Crown Molding; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level Levels: 1.5 Sty/Cape Cod Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Near Public Transit Parking Features: Detached; Driveway; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 440000
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: 453
Street Name: Chestnut
Street Suffix: Street
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46385
Subdivision Name: Councils Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Step into a home that feels like a story unfolding. This early 20th-century charmer blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates across 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & 3,000 finished square feet. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the warmth, craftsmanship & sense that this home has been deeply loved. Arched windows pour natural light into gracious living spaces, while custom one-of-a-kind built-ins add both beauty & function. The main level flows effortlessly from a cozy living room with fireplace into a formal dining room made for long dinners & meaningful gatherings. A brand-new kitchen anchors the home with stainless steel appliances, abundant storage & a layout that supports everyday living. Just off the main living spaces, a sunroom offers a quiet retreat, perfect for morning coffee, reading or watching the seasons shift. It connects beautifully to a dedicated office, creating a natural rhythm between work & rest. A large main-floor primary bedroom & newly renovated bath make everyday living easy. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms & generous storage continue the home's inviting cadence. The finished basement opens a world of possibility, styled as a studio-like space with a private exterior entrance, new ¾ bath & laundry. Ideal for guests, multigenerational living, creative use or future rental income, it's a rare & valuable feature. Outside, a low-maintenance picket-fenced yard offers charm without the burden, while a detached 1.5-car garage adds convenience & character. And the location is hard to beat. Downtown Valparaiso is just steps away with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the ChicaGO Dash & vibrant community life. Enjoy concerts at the amphitheater, shop local, meet friends for dinner or commute with ease, only 10 miles to the South Shore Train & about an hour into Chicago. 453 Chestnut isn't just a house, it's a lifestyle where historic charm meets modern comfort & everyday life feels a little more special.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07T02:20:52Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07T02:20:52Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-20
Back on Market Date: 2026-03-20

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement 3/4: Yes
Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1102
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1204
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 750
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: From Lincolnway, campbell st north to chestnut turn left. home on the left.

Room Types

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

School District: Valparaiso
Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High School: Valparaiso High School
Tax Annual Amount: 3581
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: COUNCILS ADD W80 E180 N96 BLK 83
Parcel Number: 640923429003000004
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Center
Directions: From Lincolnway - campbell st north, left on chestnut, home on the left.
Cross Street: Campbell
Census Tract: 507.04

Appliances

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

Basement

Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Crown Molding: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Levels

1.5 Sty/Cape Cod: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
On Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: 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
Living Room	Main	14.00	20.00
Foyer	Main	4.00	5.00
Dining Room	Main	14.00	11.00
Kitchen	Main	20.00	13.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	13.00	13.00
Office	Main	11.00	13.00
Sunroom	Main	11.00	9.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.00	9.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	12.00	9.00
Bedroom 4	Upper	13.00	17.00
Family Room	Basement	22.00	12.00
Bonus Room	Basement	25.00	13.00

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: May - 29 - 2026

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