Beautifully updated and truly move-in ready, this 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers nearly 3500 sq ft of finished living space in the sought-after Shorewood Forest community. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, this home allows you to move in with confidence--knowing the major work has already been done. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room featuring a cozy gas fireplace and walkout access to a large deck overlooking a private, tree-lined backyard--perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The eat-in kitchen is both stylish and functional, boasting a center island, brand-new stove and dishwasher, pantry, and new flooring (2025). A formal dining room and expansive family room complete the main level, offering plenty of space for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including an impressive primary suite with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled en-suite bath (2023) featuring a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The fully finished walkout basement provides incredible flexibility--ideal for an in-law suite, guest space, home theater, or game room--and opens to a screened-in porch where you can enjoy peaceful mornings or summer evenings. Notable upgrades include Andersen windows on the main and upper levels (2022-2024), rebuilt chimney (2022), whole-house Generac generator, whole-house fan for enhanced comfort and efficiency, and a central vacuum system. A rare opportunity for buyers seeking space, comfort, and quality craftsmanship--all within Shorewood Forest, offering resort-style amenities such as boating, pool access, tennis, basketball, pickleball, and more.
Pending
Price cut: $30K (3/19)
$465,000
194 Wexford Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
3,454sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.3 Acres Lot
$457,900 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$133/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceImpressive primary suiteScreened-in porchRebuilt chimneyFour generously sized bedroomsFormal dining roomExpansive family room
- 86 days |
- 901 |
- 26 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Krause,
Century 21 Circle 219-661-3000
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 832957
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Bonus room
- Description: Option: In-law suite, Media room, game room, plumbing installed for a wet bar
- Area: 1120
- Dimensions: 40.0 x 28.0
Dining room
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 14.0
Kitchen
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 12.0
Laundry
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 5.0
Living room
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Other
- Description: walkout to screened in porch
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Walk-Out Access,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,454
- Total interior livable area: 3,454 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,312
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Kitchen Level, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 640825227006000019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Park, Other
- Services included: Trash
- HOA fee: $1,600 annually
- HOA name: 1st American
- HOA phone: 219-465-0883
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $417,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,946
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$457,900
$435,000 - $481,000
$4,346/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $465,000$135/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $465,000-6.1%$135/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832957 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $495,000-0.8%$143/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000-6.7%$144/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listing removed | $535,000$155/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827100 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2025 | Price change | $535,000-1.8%$155/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $545,000-1.8%$158/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $555,000-1.8%$161/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$164/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000+134.7%$166/sqft |
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| 2/28/2005 | Sold | $245,000$71/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #112179 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,809 +7.1% | $384,300 +1% |
| 2023 | $2,624 +13.6% | $380,500 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $2,310 +5.4% | $343,300 +13.2% |
| 2021 | $2,191 +6.1% | $303,400 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $2,065 -10.7% | $282,700 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $2,313 +13.6% | $266,100 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,035 | $258,300 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,035 +0.8% | $252,900 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,019 +0.2% | $251,400 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $2,015 -5.9% | $238,200 -8.1% |
| 2013 | $2,142 +8.8% | $259,100 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $1,968 -7.5% | $262,200 +4.4% |
| 2011 | $2,128 +6.3% | $251,100 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $2,003 +19.7% | $259,200 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $1,673 | $247,800 +10.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $223,700 +9.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $204,300 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,853/mo
Principal & interest
$2398
Property taxes
$322
HOA Fees
$133
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Union Center Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Union Township Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Wheeler High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Valparaiso
- 46385
- Shorewood Forest
- 194 Wexford Rd
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