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$605,000
452 Amhurst Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
5beds
4,971sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.27 Acres Lot
$638,100 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$4,287 Estimated rent
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Private lakefront retreatCozy fireplaceOpen-concept main levelBreathtaking lake viewsOversized windowsExpansive deckLakefront home
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Listed by:
Lutrell Kirk,
Kirk & Company Your Home Sold 219-281-8502
Bought with:
Lutrell Kirk, RB14035647
Kirk & Company Your Home Sold
Unrepresented Buyer
Non Member
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 821972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Main level w/Private Ensuite and Lake View
- Area: 413
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 23.6
Bedroom 2
- Area: 214.23
- Dimensions: 19.3 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
- Area: 153.38
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 13.11
Bedroom 4
- Description: Lake Views
- Area: 234.6
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.8
Bedroom 5
- Description: Lake Views
- Area: 205.87
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 17.3
Dining room
- Area: 211.77
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 18.1
Dining room
- Description: Off of Kitchen/ 2nd Dining Area w/ Lake View
- Area: 85.91
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 7.1
Great room
- Description: Fireplace and Lake Views, Access to Back yard to Dock!
- Area: 1026.72
- Dimensions: 27.6 x 37.2
Kitchen
- Area: 158.27
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 13.3
Laundry
- Area: 71.71
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1
Living room
- Description: Fireplace and Lake Views and Multi-Tiered Deck Access, 2 Story Cathedral Ceilings,
- Area: 348.81
- Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Upper Level, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Stone Counters, Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,971
- Total interior livable area: 4,971 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,234
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Paved, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 640930128008000019
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Other
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Trash, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $115 monthly
- HOA name: Shorewood Forest POA
- HOA phone: 219-465-0883
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $815,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,597
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $605,000-1.6%$122/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821972 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Pending sale | $615,000$124/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821972 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $615,000-2.4%$124/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821972 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000$127/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821972 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listing removed | $630,000$127/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821972 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000-3.1%$127/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #821972 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Listing removed | $650,000$131/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #810447 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$131/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #810447 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2025 | Price change | $650,000-9.1%$131/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #810447 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Price change | $714,900-2.7%$144/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #810447 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Price change | $734,900-2%$148/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #810447 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,900$151/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #810447 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,422 +104.1% | $815,000 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $5,597 +6.4% | $769,600 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $5,261 +5.4% | $700,200 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $4,990 +9.2% | $637,100 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $4,569 +5.1% | $595,000 +11.6% |
| 2020 | $4,346 -11.1% | $533,200 +6% |
| 2019 | $4,889 +10.6% | $503,000 |
| 2018 | $4,420 | $503,000 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $4,420 +15.2% | $508,700 +14% |
| 2016 | $3,836 -2.3% | $446,400 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $3,927 +12.2% | $441,600 +12.4% |
| 2013 | $3,501 +25.6% | $393,000 +12.1% |
| 2012 | $2,787 -18.8% | $350,600 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $3,433 +6.6% | $374,600 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $3,220 +19.2% | $386,600 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $2,701 | $369,600 +18.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $311,200 +8.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $286,300 |
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Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
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