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Property Description
Adorable ranch on a wooded 0.69 acre lot offers limitless possibilities! Offered at a great price, whether searching for yourself or for a potential rental/income property, we've got the home for you! You'll notice brand new carpeting in the open-concept living room; the perfect spot to cozy up with a good book! The adjacent eat-in kitchen features durable vinyl plank floors and plenty of cabinet + counter space with access to the enclosed porch/mudroom area. Two spacious bedrooms (both with new carpet) and a renovated full bathroom round out your main living space, while a partial basement houses your mechanicals & affords extra storage space! Enjoy your morning coffee on the front patio or host friends for cookouts this summer in your private backyard retreat; gather around the fire pit at night after riding ATVs as the detached 2-car garage is plenty deep for storing your toys! Main floor laundry hookup, LOW taxes, NO HOA, Union Township school system in a great location near route 30, making for a short commute to beautiful downtown Valparaiso or shopping in Hobart, plus easy access to I-65! Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 226 N 500 W
General
- Sold For: $154,500
- Taxes: $1,725 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 817115
- Added to Site: 316 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
Location
- County: Porter
- Township: Union
- Subdivision: N/A
- Driving Directions: From Route 30/Lincoln Highway, head SOUTH on County Road 500. Home is on the WEST side of 500.
School Information
- High School District: Union Township
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 688
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.69
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 30,056
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Private, Wooded, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,725
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: N100 S1520 E300 W1/2 SE 24-35-7 .69A
- Property ID: 640824401011000019
Listed by Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Sold by McColly Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 226 N 500 W
School District:Union Township School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Union Township Middle School 599 West 300 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 6-8 | 2.9 mi |
Wheeler High School 587 W 300 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 226 N 500 W
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2025
Sold
$154,500
-9.06%
MLS
4/04/2025
Price Reduced
$169,900
-2.86%
MLS
3/07/2025
Listed
$174,900
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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.
226 N 500 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 817115) is a Single Family property that was sold at $154,500 on August 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 226 N 500 W? 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.

