5406 Smilax Lane, Valparaiso, IN 46383

New Listing
$269,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,328 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $269,900 List Date: 10/16/2026 Last Modified: 10/16/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this charming ranch nestled in a peaceful Valparaiso neighborhood with LAKE ACCESS! This beautifully maintained home offers a great layout, thoughtful updates, and plenty of space to enjoy both inside and out. The spacious primary bedroom was originally two separate bedrooms, creating an incredible retreat with tons of room and direct access to the backyard deck. Step outside and enjoy the brand-new deck, fenced-in backyard, and 3-seasons room, complete with brand new windows- perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing year-round. Inside you'll find a bright and inviting floor plan, granite countertops. vinyl and ceramic tile flooring, and appliances that stay with the home. Recent improvements include a brand-new exterior deck, a rebuilt 3-season room with new windows, a new front door, a new microwave, new drain tile, exterior and interior crawlspace sealing, and some fresh repainting. Located in a desirable Valparaiso location with low property taxes, near ...

Listing Details MLS# 846932

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Bathrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
7
Above Grade Finished Area
1328
Living Area
1328
Year Built
1955
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
1.5
Lot Size Acres
0.23
Lot Size Square Feet
10018.8
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Country Kitchen; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Pantry Laundry Features: Main Level Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Landscaped; Paved Parking Features: Attached; Driveway Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Other Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
269900
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
5406
Street Name
Smilax
Street Suffix
Lane
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46383
Subdivision Name
Blackhawk Beach 2nd Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome home to this charming ranch nestled in a peaceful Valparaiso neighborhood with LAKE ACCESS! This beautifully maintained home offers a great layout, thoughtful updates, and plenty of space to enjoy both inside and out. The spacious primary bedroom was originally two separate bedrooms, creating an incredible retreat with tons of room and direct access to the backyard deck. Step outside and enjoy the brand-new deck, fenced-in backyard, and 3-seasons room, complete with brand new windows- perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing year-round. Inside you'll find a bright and inviting floor plan, granite countertops. vinyl and ceramic tile flooring, and appliances that stay with the home. Recent improvements include a brand-new exterior deck, a rebuilt 3-season room with new windows, a new front door, a new microwave, new drain tile, exterior and interior crawlspace sealing, and some fresh repainting. Located in a desirable Valparaiso location with low property taxes, nearby lake access, and convenient access to everything Valparaiso has to offer, including restaurants, shopping, schools, and entertainment. This ranch is one you won't want to miss!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-10-16T14:56:41Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-10-16

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4
Yes
Main Full
Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt
1328

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Schedule in ShowingTime.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bonus Room Level
Main
Dining Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Primary Bedroom Main 21.00 11.00
Bedroom 2 Main 9.00 8.00
Dining Room Main 12.00 8.00
Kitchen Main 19.00 11.00
Living Room Main 16.00 11.00
Bonus Room Main 19.00 9.00
Laundry Main 7.00 4.00
Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real
Last Updated: October - 16 - 2026
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