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Property Description
This well-maintained and updated .68 acre property features a NEW ROOF (April 2026) and is located on a quiet dead-end street with no rear neighbors, fenced backyard and features Low Taxes and NO HOA! Stepping into the entryway, you immediately notice durable luxury vinyl plank floors flowing throughout. Enjoy your airy & bright living room with vaulted cathedral ceiling before making your way into the gorgeous kitchen, featuring Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a cute backsplash, ample counter/cabinet space and walk-out access to the deck overlooking your stunning backyard! The adjacent dining room (LVP floors), three spacious bedrooms (including master with tray ceiling & full bath en suite with jetted soaking tub) and updated full guest bath round out your main level, while the lower level offers plenty of space for entertaining, boasting a HUGE 30'x12' rec room, renovated full bathroom & laundry/utility room (Samsung washer + dryer stay) for additional storage potential! You'll love the backyard retreat with 24'x13' elevated deck and newer 12'x12' concrete patio (poured Oct., 2022), plus a storage shed to house all your toys! Attached oversized 2-car garage and Additional upgrades include newer furnace & AC unit (Sept. 2019), garbage disposal (2025), radon mitigation fan (2020), whole-house humidifier (2022), grinder pump (2023), dual garage door openers (ultra-quiet belt drive units, 2020) & exterior doors (front door + garage door, 2020). Quiet, serene location with woods/cornfields next door as you're situated at the end of a quaint dead-end street! Beautiful landscaping within the Valparaiso school system, just minutes from downtown Valpo and the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore, with easy access to 149, the Toll Road & I-80/94, making your commute to Chicago a breeze! Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 494 N 266 W
General
- Price: $419,000
- Taxes: $1,974 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 838882
- Updated: 5/17/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Spa Description: Bath
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage, Rain Gutters, Private Yard
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Porter
- Township: Center
- Subdivision: Pheasant Run
- Driving Directions: From State Road 149, head EAST on County Road 500, then SOUTH on 266 W. Head south, home is the last home on the left (EAST) side of 266 W.
School Information
- High School District: Valparaiso
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 2,052
- Year Built: 2005
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.68
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 29,620.8
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Rectangular Lot, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,974
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: PHEASANT RUN SUB LOT 6 .682A
- Property ID: 640909127008000003
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Schools
Schools serving 494 N 266 W
School District:Valparaiso Community Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cooks Corners Elementary School 358 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383 | K-5 | 2.7 mi |
Benjamin Franklin Mid School 605 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 6-8 | 3.4 mi |
Valparaiso High School 2727 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | 9-12 | 2.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
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 494 N 266 W
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2026
Listed
$419,000
98.97%
MLS
4/21/2011
Sold
$210,582
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Public Record
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 494 N 266 W
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,373
—
$293,700
1%
2024
$2,373
2%
$291,500
5%
2023
$2,331
-7%
$278,700
1%
2022
$2,519
4%
$277,300
13%
2021
$2,425
4%
$246,100
6%
2020
$2,329
1%
$232,100
3%
2019
$2,308
3%
$224,700
3%
2018
$2,240
2%
$218,000
—
2017
$2,193
—
$218,300
1%
2017
$2,193
8%
$215,700
2%
2016
$2,037
-6%
$212,400
2%
2015
$2,156
38%
$207,900
8%
2013
$1,561
—
$193,000
—
2012
$1,561
—
$193,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 494 N 266 W
494 N 266 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (MLS# 838882) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 494 N 266 W is currently listed for $419,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 494 N 266 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.

