Welcome to resort-style living in this beautiful lakefront home in high desire Shorewood Forest, with year-round breathtaking views. This home is a perfect blend of rustic & elegant styling providing comfort, serenity and fun. A large covered front porch with natural wood beams & an entry door with beveled glass & dual sidelights set the mood for the rest of the home. Living & Dining Rooms w/updated wood laminate floors flank the Foyer. The Family Room & Kitchen with stunning views & access to the back deck & lake are the stars of the Main Level. The Kitchen was expanded to create a spacious, open design & reveals a blend of tones including black granite countertops & island + a white quartz breakfast bar with dining area behind. Upgrades of SS appliances, wine fridge, white cabinets, backsplash behind gas range with chef's vent above plus great lake views. The adjacent Family Room has a gas fireplace with mantel & built in shelves plus scenic lake views. Double doors lead out to an enclosed porch, double decks & a brand new dock...perfect for your water toys & lakeside meditation. Main level offers a lovely Powder Room & generous Laundry Room. The basement has a rustic wet bar with seating, custom cabinetry, dining area & cozy lounge space. The home's UL has 4 Bedrooms including a Primary Suite with fully renovated Ensuite Bath with stunning double wood vanity with individual mirrors, glass wrapped shower & stand alone tub. The radiant heated floors are a huge bonus! Association amenities: Clubhouse, pool, private beach & a wide range of community events & activities. Updates since 2022: Generac Home Generator/Front Porch Columns/Stair Handrail/Black Electrical Outlets, Light Switches & Covers Thruout the Home/Kitchen Wall Opened to Extend w/Quartz Topped Breakfast Bar, Dining Area & & Southeast Bedroom/Water Level Viewing Deck & Stairs to Dock/Upper Deck Handrail/Jet Ski Dock/Garage Shelvves & Organizers/Leaf Guard for Gutters/Dishwasher New in 2020.
Closed
$700,000
459 Amhurst Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
3,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.29 Acres Lot
$707,500 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$3,815 Estimated rent
Home value
$707,500
$608,000 - $821,000
$3,815/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 21, 2025 at 08:03pm
Listed by:
Kristina Klein,
Realtopia Real Estate, Inc 708-326-2955
Bought with:
Anthony Sobczak, RB14042284
VIA Realty
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 827721
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
Breakfast room
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 13.0
Dining room
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 13.0
Family room
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21.0 x 13.0
Family room
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21.0 x 13.0
Foyer
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 13.0
Kitchen
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Laundry
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5.0 x 9.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Range Hood, Microwave, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,248
- Total interior livable area: 3,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,268
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640930127005000019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest Sec 6
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,500 annually
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- Association name: SFPOA
- Association phone: 219-465-0883
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Sold | $700,000-3.4%$216/sqft |
Source:  NIRA #827721 | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$223/sqft |
Source: NIRA #827721 | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+14.2%$223/sqft |
Source: NIRA #827721 | ||
| 10/14/2022 | Sold | $635,000-4.9%$196/sqft |
Source: NIRA #515014 | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Price change | $667,500-2.6%$206/sqft |
Source: NIRA #515014 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,955 +105.4% | $564,800 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $3,873 +6.1% | $515,200 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $3,652 +12.2% | $482,200 +7.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Union Center Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Union Township Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Wheeler High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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