553 Lantern Walk, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$312,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,951 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,576 Status: Active
Current Price: $312,500 List Date: 9/24/2025 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

Get rid of the lawnmower and the shovel! Mowing and shoveling is now in your past. Fantastic location just a couple blocks from Valpo High School and right in the middle of town yet near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Open concept 3 bedroom home with plenty of room to entertain friends and family. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by soaring ceilings in the living room which opens nicely to the formal dining area. The eat-in kitchen provides ample counter and cabinet space and includes all appliances. Just off the kitchen is a charming family room with views of the gorgeous backyard. Head upstairs for 3 bedrooms plus a surprise bonus room ideal for a reading nook, gaming area or extra storage if needed. The yard is teeming with various fruit trees including cherry, blue plum, peach, Jonathan apple, and pear. Enjoy it all outside while sitting on the huge deck overlooking the yard that you don't have to mow. If you're a runner or bicyclist, you will enjoy the miles o ...

Listing Details MLS# 828243

General Property Information

New Construction YN
No
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
3
Rooms Total
9
Above Grade Finished Area
1951
Living Area
1951
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
1994
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
0.128
Lot Size Square Feet
5576
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
150
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Name
1st American
Association Phone
219-464-3536
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Association Amenities: Other Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Snow Removal Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Heating: Central Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; High Ceilings; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Parking Features: Attached Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
329999
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
553
Street Name
Lantern
Street Suffix
Walk
County
Porter
State
IN
Postal Code
46385
Subdivision Name
Keystone Commons

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Get rid of the lawnmower and the shovel! Mowing and shoveling is now in your past. Fantastic location just a couple blocks from Valpo High School and right in the middle of town yet near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Open concept 3 bedroom home with plenty of room to entertain friends and family. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by soaring ceilings in the living room which opens nicely to the formal dining area. The eat-in kitchen provides ample counter and cabinet space and includes all appliances. Just off the kitchen is a charming family room with views of the gorgeous backyard. Head upstairs for 3 bedrooms plus a surprise bonus room ideal for a reading nook, gaming area or extra storage if needed. The yard is teeming with various fruit trees including cherry, blue plum, peach, Jonathan apple, and pear. Enjoy it all outside while sitting on the huge deck overlooking the yard that you don't have to mow. If you're a runner or bicyclist, you will enjoy the miles of sidewalks and trails accessible right from your front yard. Substantial lowering of price reflects update considerations. Selling as is at current price.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-12-22T22:19:40Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2025-12-22T22:19:40Z
Status Change Timestamp
2025-09-24

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2
Yes
Upper Full
2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
1029
Main Level Finished SqFt
922
Lower Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Use ShowingTime.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bonus Room Level
Upper
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Upper
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
3304
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
KEYSTONE COMMONS VILLAGE WALK LOT 19
Parcel Number
640911477015000004
Township
Center
Directions
Vale Park Rd to Towne Commons. North to Lantern Walk. East to home near end of the cul-de-sac

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Amenities

Other
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Open Floorplan
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Levels

2-Sty
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock
Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room Main 17.00 17.00
Dining Room Main 14.00 10.00
Kitchen Main 12.00 10.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 17.00 11.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 13.00 10.00
Bedroom 3 Upper 13.00 10.00
Bonus Room Upper 14.00 10.00
Family Room Main 21.00 14.00
Laundry Main 7.00 6.00
Listing Office: Realty Executives Premier
Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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