# 208 E Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $389,500 ($202/sqft), built 1875, 1,928 sqft. Est. $1,688/mo. Listed 326 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $389,500 |
| Price/sqft | $202 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,928 |
| Year Built | 1875 |
| Lot Size | 8,712 sqft (0.20 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 326 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,688 |
| **Total** | **$1,688** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Central Elementary School
- **Middle:** Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- **High:** Valparaiso High School

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1875
- 0.20 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Step back in time with this stately 1875 two-story brick Greek Revival home, gracefully wrapped in a grand porch supported by fluted columns and a classic columnar balustrade. Inside, you'll find 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors that flow seamlessly from the parlor and living room into the formal dining area and main-level bedroom. This home showcases timeless craftsmanship with wide period trim, solid wood doors, crown molding, vintage light fixtures and hardware, and elegant marble tile. Tremendous amount of shaker style oak cabinetry, many uppers with glass panel doors in the oversized kitchen and gathering room which encloses the previous summer kitchen. Library/den area features built-in shelves, Two more bedrooms and a bonus room/walk-in closet and half bath are upstairs. Vintage floor grates are still in place to provide return and warm air with zoned heating (no central air). Deck overlooks the backyard. Basement cellar holds the mechanicals and provides some storage. Off-street or on-street parking, but former barn foundation outlines the potential for a new garage site to serve the new owner. Priced with room to personalize and update, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying the vibrant energy of downtown. Watch community parades from your front porch and imagine the future you'll create in this distinguished home. Tour this stately home and let your imagination create your own history right here.

## Location

- **Address:** 208 E Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- **County:** Porter
- **Coordinates:** 41.469609, -87.057377
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.469609,-87.057377

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Matt Evans
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Lifestyles
- **Phone:** 2192418401
- **Email:** matt@themattevansteam.com

## Primary Photo

![208 E Chicago Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9e12f1ef7a7f90d965b3705b3d55a0efl-f434825568r.jpg)

*33 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/208-e-chicago-street-valparaiso-in-46383-n821025)*

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**MLS#:** 821025 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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