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Property Description
Charming brick ranch with great potential! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with a full unfinished basement sits on a corner lot and offers off-street parking. While the home does need some updates and repairs, it's a fantastic opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity and make it their own. The durable brick exterior adds timeless curb appeal. With a little vision and work, this property could truly shine! Short distance to downtown Valpo! Seller's agent is related to seller.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1208 Lafayette St
General
- Price: $179,900
- Taxes: $458 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 838238
- Updated: 5/4/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
Location
- County: Porter
- Township: Center
- Subdivision: Mormac Fields Add
- Driving Directions: From Glendale, go to Lafayette Street, and head south on Lafayette. Home is on the corner of Lafayette and McKinley on the east side of the street.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 759
- Year Built: 1947
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1923
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,375
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $458
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: MORMAC FIELDS N1/2 LOTS 1 & 2 & NW LOT 3 BLK 4
- Property ID: 640913354001000004
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Schools
Schools serving 1208 Lafayette St
School District:Valparaiso Community Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northview Elementary School, Valparaiso, IN 257 Northview Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Benjamin Franklin Mid School 605 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Valparaiso High School 2727 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1208 Lafayette St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/04/2026
Listed
$179,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1208 Lafayette St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$478
2%
$143,800
5%
2023
$469
2%
$136,500
8%
2022
$461
2%
$126,400
9%
2021
$452
2%
$115,600
10%
2020
$443
2%
$105,300
10%
2019
$435
-2%
$95,300
4%
2018
$445
-12%
$92,000
-4%
2017
$507
—
$96,100
-8%
2017
$507
-46%
$104,200
4%
2016
$945
1%
$100,000
19%
2015
$935
69%
$84,200
4%
2013
$553
—
$80,900
—
2012
$553
—
$80,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1208 Lafayette St
1208 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (MLS# 838238) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1208 Lafayette Street is currently listed for $179,900 and was received on May 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 1208 Lafayette 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.

