853 E Shakespeare Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (MLS# 837985)

853 E Shakespeare Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

$575,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,145 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Pending

Current Price: $575,000 List Date: 4/29/2026 Last Modified: 6/18/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home! Check out this extremely well-maintained 2-story in Timberland! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping into the welcoming foyer, where you'll immediately notice the durable pre-finished hardwood floors that lead you to the open concept living room (gas fireplace, recessed lighting) and eat-in kitchen, featuring Kenmore stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pot filler faucet, island/breakfast bar, pantry and dining area that walks out to the deck overlooking your pool & beautiful backyard! The stunning master has a vaulted ceiling and gorgeous bath en suite with jetted tub & walk-in shower (tiled surround), double vanity and 11x6 walk-in closet! A half bath & laundry room (quartz counter, LG washer & dryer stay) round out the main level, while your upstairs boasts four spacious bedrooms (all with walk-in closets), as well as a full guest bath! Your FINISHED daylight basement affords tons of extra space for entertaining, thanks to th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 837985

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 13
Above Grade Finished Area: 2673
Below Grade Finished Area: 1472
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 39
Living Area: 4145
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2013
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Timberland Farms HOA
Association Phone: (219) 299-3357
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Softener Owned Association Amenities: Management Association Fee Includes: None Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Daylight; Finished; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump Construction Materials: Stone; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Other Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard Fireplace Features: Gas; Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Wooded Parking Features: Attached; Concrete; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Kitchen Level; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch Pool Features: Above Ground; Heated Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Metal; Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Underground Utilities View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 599000
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: 853
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: Shakespeare
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Porter
State: IN
Postal Code: 46383
Subdivision Name: Timberland Farms

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome home! Check out this extremely well-maintained 2-story in Timberland! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping into the welcoming foyer, where you'll immediately notice the durable pre-finished hardwood floors that lead you to the open concept living room (gas fireplace, recessed lighting) and eat-in kitchen, featuring Kenmore stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pot filler faucet, island/breakfast bar, pantry and dining area that walks out to the deck overlooking your pool & beautiful backyard! The stunning master has a vaulted ceiling and gorgeous bath en suite with jetted tub & walk-in shower (tiled surround), double vanity and 11x6 walk-in closet! A half bath & laundry room (quartz counter, LG washer & dryer stay) round out the main level, while your upstairs boasts four spacious bedrooms (all with walk-in closets), as well as a full guest bath! Your FINISHED daylight basement affords tons of extra space for entertaining, thanks to the large rec room (could serve as a playroom, home gym or theater), sixth bedroom (10x6.5 walk-in closet, egress), utility room for added storage potential and rough-in for an additional bathroom! Host friends for cookouts & kick it poolside this summer in your personal (fenced) backyard retreat with HEATED pool & newer three-tier composite deck with nothing but wooded privacy beyond your property line (so no back neighbors)! The attached 3-car garage has epoxied floors, a Tesla charger and insulated overhead doors! More features include a TerraBloom whole-house booster fan connected to the HVAC, nine-step reverse osmosis water treatment system, a whole house humidifier, water softener, HUGE driveway & so much more! Situated in a great subdivision within Duneland schools, a short drive from the Indiana Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton (check out the European Market this May) and just minutes from the Toll Road and I-80/94, making your commute to Chicago a breeze!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-18T15:36:48Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-27T19:41:51Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-18
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-06-15

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Main Full: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead + Supplemental

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Gas: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1162
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1511
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 1472
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please use ShowingTime or call listing agent Shawn Spaw: (219) 617-7802.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bedroom 6 Level: Basement
Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Office Level: Main
Other Room Level: Basement
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Utility Room Level: Basement
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 6: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Duneland School Corporation
Elementary School: Liberty Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Liberty Intermediate
High School: Chesterton High School
Tax Annual Amount: 5110
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: TIMBERLAND FARMS PHASE 1 LOT 157 .24A
Parcel Number: 640624304004000006
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: Liberty
Directions: From Route 6, head NORTH on Meridian Road, then head EAST on Wollaston Road (into Timberland subdivision), then turn right on Shakespeare. Home is on the left.
Cross Street: Wollaston Road
Census Tract: 501.04

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Association Amenities

Management: Yes

Association Fee Includes

None: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Construction Materials

Stone: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

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

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Kitchen Level: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Pool Features

Above Ground: Yes
Heated: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	20.00	17.00	open concept, fireplace, hardwood floors
Kitchen	Main	23.00	10.00	eat-in, granite countertops, stainless appliances, dining area walks out to deck
Office	Main	12.50	10.50	hardwood floors
Primary Bedroom	Main	15.00	14.50	vaulted ceiling, full bath en suite, 11x6 walk-in closet
Bedroom 2	Upper	18.00	12.00	walk-in closet
Bedroom 3	Upper	15.50	12.00	walk-in closet
Bedroom 4	Upper	15.00	12.00	walk-in closet
Bedroom 5	Upper	13.00	13.00	walk-in closet
Family Room	Basement	34.00	16.00	daylight
Laundry	Main	7.00	6.50	LG washer + dryer stay, quartz counter
Foyer	Main	13.00	7.00	hardwood floors
Other	Basement	13.50	13.00	sixth bedroom/"flex" room, 10x6.5 walk-in closet, egress
Utility Room	Basement	17.50	13.00	great for storage

Listing Office: Stray Dog Properties, LLC

Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026

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