Tucked between wide open skies and waving cornfields, this fixer-upper sits on 1.7 acres of peaceful Indiana countryside--but with the surprising perk of city utilities. With 984 square feet of potential, this two-bedroom, one bath home is ready for someone with vision (and a toolbelt). The detached 803 sq. ft. garage offers space for projects, storage, or that dream workshop you've been sketching out in your head.Just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, you can live the quiet life with all the perks--shops, dining, and entertainment just a short drive away.Bring your imagination and make it yours--just don't bring a loan officer. This one's cash only.Country calm, city connection, and a canvas full of possibilities--right here in Wanatah.
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$70,000
305 N Illinois St, Wanatah, IN 46390
2beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1.7 Acres Lot
$70,000 Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$1,263 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 11, 2025 at 08:06am
Listed by:
Danek Znika,
Brokerworks Group 219-786-7000
Bought with:
Josh Biggs, RB18000426
Coldwell Banker Realty
Mandie Biggs, RB22002056
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 822852

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 7.0
Dining room
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 17.0
Kitchen
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 13.0
Laundry
- Description: Irregular due to basement stairs
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 14.0
Living room
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Other
- Description: Bathroom
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5.0 x 9.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- None
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 984
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 984
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Off Street, Gravel, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, Rural
Lot
- Size: 1.70 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 461705201007000002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wanatah
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Services availability
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