About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 254 Park Avenue in Valparaiso, IN is listed for $250,000 ($168 per sqft). Built in 1860, the home offers 1,486 sqft of living space on a 0.10 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1860
  • 0.10 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
2-car garage
1860
Listing Description

Reduced Price! Love the Location. Cherish the History. Here is one of Valpo's Oldest Homes, a rare historic gem downtown. Step back in time at 254 Park Avenue, literally where Valparaiso began. Built in 1860, this classic residence is one of the oldest homes in the city and has had only six owners in its entire 165-year history.

For the past 25 years it has been lovingly cared for by the current owner -- it's a true piece of Valpo heritage that rarely comes on the market. Featuring original hardwood flooring & beautiful crown molding, this 1,486-square-foot home offers 3 bedrooms & timeless 19th-century character with a detached garage.

Located just 2 blocks from Ben Franklin Middle School and the proposed Valpo REC (Recreation and Enrichment Campus), and 6 blocks from Central Park Plaza, shops, restaurants, and the new Grand Gardner Hotel, adding even more vibrancy and convenience to this historic neighborhood.

Whether you're looking for a home rich in history or an incredible opportunity to personalize a true Valparaiso landmark, 254 Park Avenue is a once-in-a-generation chance. Homes with this level of provenance and low ownership turnover simply do not come along often. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of Valparaiso's founding story. Schedule your private tour today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,337/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$181
Interest$1,083
Insurance$73

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

254 Park Avenue

Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Crown Molding

Property Details

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

DryerWasherRefrigeratorRange

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 254 Park Avenue is listed at $250,000 ($168/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,337 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1860, 0.10 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Crown Molding.

This property is listed by Matt Evans.

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Matt Evans

Agent at NWI Pro Services Inc. dba RE/MAX Lifestyles

Listed by NWI Pro Services Inc. dba RE/MAX Lifestyles · Broker phone: (219) 241-8401 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 840352· Source: Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS· 141 days on PropertySimple

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254 Park Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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