4609 Bear Lane, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (MLS# 836034)

4609 Bear Lane, Valparaiso, IN 46383

$215,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,403 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Active

Current Price: $215,000 List Date: 4/04/2026 Last Modified: 4/15/2026

Overview

Description

Life feels a little more relaxed near Flint Lake, and this inviting ranch offers the perfect opportunity to make it your own. With 3+ bedrooms, 1 bath, and over 1,400 square feet of living space, there's room to settle in comfortably while adding your personal touch. The living room is filled with natural light thanks to an abundance of windows, creating a bright and welcoming space to gather. The home has already seen a number of important updates, including a newer roof, windows, plumbing, electrical with a 100 amp service panel, furnace, HVAC ductwork, insulation, and T1-11 siding—giving you a strong foundation to build on. The kitchen features updated cabinetry and laminate countertops, and all appliances, along with the washer and dryer, are included for added convenience. Outside, you'll find two storage sheds and plenty of space to add a future garage if desired. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a weekend retreat, or an investment opportunity, this property o ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 836034

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Rooms Total: 8
Above Grade Finished Area: 1403
Living Area: 1403
Year Built: 1955
Garage YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Lot Size Square Feet: 15681.6
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Ranch Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior Features: Storage Flooring: Laminate Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Laminate Counters Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Wooded Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Gravel; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Surface Type: Gravel Roof: Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 215000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 4609
Street Name: Bear
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46383
Subdivision Name: Claussens Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Life feels a little more relaxed near Flint Lake, and this inviting ranch offers the perfect opportunity to make it your own. With 3+ bedrooms, 1 bath, and over 1,400 square feet of living space, there's room to settle in comfortably while adding your personal touch. The living room is filled with natural light thanks to an abundance of windows, creating a bright and welcoming space to gather. The home has already seen a number of important updates, including a newer roof, windows, plumbing, electrical with a 100 amp service panel, furnace, HVAC ductwork, insulation, and T1-11 siding—giving you a strong foundation to build on. The kitchen features updated cabinetry and laminate countertops, and all appliances, along with the washer and dryer, are included for added convenience. Outside, you'll find two storage sheds and plenty of space to add a future garage if desired. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a weekend retreat, or an investment opportunity, this property offers flexibility and potential. With just a little TLC, this could easily shine as a charming lake cottage or rental near the water. A solid start, in a location that's always in demand.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-04T17:33:30Z
Major Change Type: Back on Market
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-04
Back on Market Date: 2026-04-04

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 1403
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please use ShowingTime.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Valparaiso
Tax Annual Amount: 1033
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: CLAUSSENS SUB LOT 5 EX S6 VLACD DR461 P379
Parcel Number: 641006351001000003
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Center
Directions: Calumet Ave to Burlington Beach Rd, west a half mile to Claussen Ln, north to home around the bend near the end of the street.
Cross Street: Burlington Beach Road
Census Tract: 506.02

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch: Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Storage: Yes

Flooring

Laminate: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Laminate Counters: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): 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

Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Living Room	Main	17.00	10.00
Kitchen	Main	11.00	10.00
Dining Room	Main	18.00	10.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	10.00	10.00
Bedroom 2	Main	10.00	10.00
Bedroom 3	Main	10.00	8.00
Den	Main	19.00	10.00
Laundry	Main	8.00	6.00

Listing Office: Countryside Realty

Last Updated: April - 15 - 2026

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