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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,986 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Welcome to this beautifully updated turnkey home on a large corner lot in North Valparaiso close to downtown. Original refinished hardwood floors with wide baseboard trim, arched doorway, built in cabinet and stunning staircase. Kitchen has been updated with new vinyl plank flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Both bedrooms upstairs have new carpet and massive walk-in closets. Both bathrooms have been updated and remodeled. The basement has the third bedroom along with a family room, a bonus room that could be used as a separate office or gym, and a separate laundry room with a sink and extra storage. There are new lighting fixtures and paint throughout the home along with double hung vinyl windows. The hot water heater, air conditioner and pex plumbing lines are new. In addition, there is new siding and exterior doors on house and garage with new gutters, soffit and fascia. The yard features a fire pit and tree house with partial fencing. Both back and side decks are brand new. The updates are endless. Do not miss this opportunity to turn this house into your home!

Full Property Details for 1208 Franklin St

General

  • Price: $369,900
  • Taxes: $2,349 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: GNIAR
  • MLS ID: 838560
  • Updated: 5/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Lighting

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Kitchen Level, Driveway, Concrete, Additional Parking, Off Street

Location

  • County: Porter
  • Township: Center
  • Subdivision: Alpens Sub
  • Driving Directions: Calumet Ave, West on Glendale Blvd, South on Franklin, Home is on the left

School Information

  • High School District: Valparaiso

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structural Information

  • Square Feet: 1,986
  • Year Built: 1927

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Private, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard, Corner Lot
  • Zoning: residential

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,349.6
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: ALPENS SUB LOT 1 BLK 7
  • Property ID: 640913379001000004

Listed by Century 21 Alliance Group

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Schools serving 1208 Franklin St

School District:Valparaiso Community Schools
NameGradesDistance
Northview Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN
257 Northview Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
K-50.3 mi
Benjamin Franklin Mid School
605 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
6-80.6 mi
Valparaiso High School
2727 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
9-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1208 Franklin St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Listed
$369,900
19.32%
MLS
12/03/2024
Sold
$310,000
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Tax History for 1208 Franklin St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,528
—
$238,800
6%
2024
$2,528
5%
$225,500
5%
2023
$2,416
5%
$215,600
11%
2022
$2,301
-2%
$194,300
5%
2021
$2,341
12%
$185,000
10%
2020
$2,099
15%
$168,300
13%
2019
$1,819
7%
$149,100
5%
2018
$1,694
—
$142,500
-1%
2017
$1,688
—
$144,600
—
2017
$1,688
-52%
$144,700
4%
2016
$3,504
3%
$138,600
1%
2015
$3,393
149%
$137,500
8%
2013
$1,363
—
$127,300
—
2012
$1,363
—
$127,300
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1208 Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (MLS# 838560) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1208 Franklin Street is currently listed for $369,900 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1208 Franklin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Valparaiso? You can browse all Valparaiso real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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