601 Madison Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 834988)

601 Madison Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

$309,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,830 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,403 Status: Active

Current Price: $309,000 List Date: 3/06/2026 Last Modified: 6/10/2026

Overview

Description

Now's your chance to move in just in time for summer! Imagine starting your day with sunlight streaming through oversized windows and a beautiful bay window that fills your open living and dining space with warmth and natural light... This could be your future at 601 Madison St! Located on a corner lot just moments from the energy of downtown Valparaiso, this classic brick ranch offers the rare combination of peaceful residential living with easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and the everyday conveniences that make this location so sought after. Inside, timeless hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main living spaces. The open living and dining area feels bright and welcoming, anchored by large windows that bring in natural light throughout the day and create an inviting space for gathering or relaxing. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated to create a more functional and spacious layout, offering ample counter space and storage for home chefs who enjoy ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 834988

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 8
Above Grade Finished Area: 1686
Below Grade Finished Area: 144
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1542
Living Area: 1830
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1952
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.147
Lot Size Square Feet: 6403
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Softener Owned; Other Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Flooring: Hardwood; Vinyl Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Pantry; Other Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Corner Lot; Front Yard; Near Public Transit Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; On Street 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; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 320000
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: 601
Street Name: Madison
Street Suffix: Street
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46385
Subdivision Name: Chautauqua Park

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Now's your chance to move in just in time for summer! Imagine starting your day with sunlight streaming through oversized windows and a beautiful bay window that fills your open living and dining space with warmth and natural light... This could be your future at 601 Madison St! Located on a corner lot just moments from the energy of downtown Valparaiso, this classic brick ranch offers the rare combination of peaceful residential living with easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and the everyday conveniences that make this location so sought after. Inside, timeless hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main living spaces. The open living and dining area feels bright and welcoming, anchored by large windows that bring in natural light throughout the day and create an inviting space for gathering or relaxing. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated to create a more functional and spacious layout, offering ample counter space and storage for home chefs who enjoy cooking and entertaining. The full basement expands the home's potential significantly. A finished bonus room provides flexible space, while the remainder of the basement remains unfinished - offering abundant storage and a blank canvas for future possibilities. Recent improvements provide added value and peace of mind, including a newer furnace, an owned water softener system, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The breezeway connecting the home and garage has been converted into finished space and is currently set up as an office, though it can easily adapt to a variety of needs. Outside, a corner lot allows you to spread out and enjoy the outdoors with ease. Gardening opportunities are abundant here! With its unbeatable location near downtown Valparaiso and its blend of classic charm, thoughtful updates, and future potential, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy today while making it your own over time. Schedule your showing today!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T22:21:38Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T22:21:38Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-05

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: homestead

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 1686
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 144
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: use showing assist.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: 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: 3355
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: CHAUTAUQUA PARK LOT 7 BLK 14
Parcel Number: 640923230012000004
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: Center
Directions: Campbell to ridge land, home is on the right. Front door is facing Ridgeland.
Cross Street: Ridgeland
Census Tract: 507.04

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Range: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Pantry: Yes
Other: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

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

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
On Street: 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
Primary Bedroom	Main	14.00	10.00
Bedroom 2	Main	13.00	10.00
Bedroom 3	Main	11.00	11.00
Dining Room	Main	14.00	12.00
Kitchen	Main	13.00	11.00
Bonus Room	Basement	13.00	12.00
Living Room	Main	20.00	11.00
Other	Main	17.00	13.00

Listing Office: @properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026

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