Tucked away on nearly 3 private acres, this spacious log-style ranch offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and peaceful country living. Set well back from the road and accessed by a picturesque tree-lined driveway, the home welcomes you with a vaulted living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace--ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The thoughtfully designed split floor plan provides added privacy for the owner's suite, while the large kitchen offers plenty of space for gatherings and everyday living. Outside, the impressive 30x40 pole barn features concrete floors and is already plumbed for heated floors--perfect for a workshop, storage, or hobby space. Adding even more potential, the east side of the property includes an additional foundation complete with its own well and septic, previously home to a 1,350 sq ft manufactured residence--offering exciting possibilities for future expansion, guest quarters, or investment use. With low taxes and a convenient location just 20 minutes from Valparaiso, this property is ready for your personal touch. Bring your vision and transform this serene setting into your dream retreat.
Active
$289,900
1083 S Baums Bridge Rd, Kouts, IN 46347
3beds
1,456sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
2.92 Acres Lot
$282,700 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplacePicturesque tree-lined drivewaySpacious log-style ranch
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Moore,
Listing Leaders 219-462-5478,
Leroy Moore,
Listing Leaders
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 837438
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 16.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: no closet
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 13.0
Kitchen
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Living room
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 23.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Country Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), His and Hers Closets
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.92 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 641526452013000013
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kouts
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,343
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$282,700
$269,000 - $297,000
$2,161/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+41.4%$199/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #837438 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2021 | Sold | $205,000$141/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,424 +2% | $201,100 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $1,396 +12.7% | $196,900 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $1,239 | $185,000 +14.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $162,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,606/mo
Principal & interest
$1405
Property taxes
$201
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46347
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kouts Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 8/10Kouts Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Kouts
- 46347
- 1083 S Baums Bridge Rd
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