Gorgeous LAKEFRONT HOME. As you enter this well built lakefront beauty, you are greeted by a beautiful curved staircase, lovely tile floors and an office which leads into a living room facing the lake. Enjoy lake views from the adjacent dining room. The kitchen is around the corner with granite counter top, stainless appliances and opens to a large family room with fireplace. Brazilian cheery floors abound. The upper level has a primary bedroom with its own balcony overlooking the lake and an oversized bathroom with whirlpool tub, double vanities, skylight and spiral staircase going directly down to the kitchen. Perfect for a midnight snack! Two other large bedrooms, laundry room, and full bath complete the upper level. The lower level walkout consists of 2 areas of a rec room and a full kitchen with all appliances included. A fourth bedroom, 2 bathrooms and a screened porch where the present owners have an eight person hot tub. There 1slots and lots of storage including a cedar closet, four decks,2 skylights and a WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR. What a perfect house for entertaining and relaxing on the lake. This home is in beautiful condition, move right in and hang your clothes in the many closets. Then sit back and enjoy resort lake life! The community includes a beach, playground, tennis courts, pickle ball courts and pool.
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$1,199,000
461 Amhurst Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
5,074sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.31 Acres Lot
$833,500 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$155/mo HOA
What's special
Rec roomLower level walkoutDouble vanitiesTwo other large bedroomsBeautiful curved staircaseFourth bedroomFour decks
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Listed by:
Mitzi Wingenroth,
BHHS Indiana Realty 219-464-8521
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840524
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 239.44
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 14.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 267.9
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 14.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 239.44
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 14.6
Bedroom 4
- Description: Cedar Closet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 248.3
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 13.0
Dining room
- Description: Brazilian Cherry Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 171.36
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.9
Family room
- Description: Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 361
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 19.0
Great room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 572.04
- Dimensions: 25.2 x 22.7
Kitchen
- Description: Granite countertops and stainless appliances
- Level: Main
- Area: 284.59
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 14.9
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
- Area: 421.2
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.0
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 106.4
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 7.0
Living room
- Description: Brazilian Cherry Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 192.57
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 13.1
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 172.27
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 10.7
Other
- Description: Hot Tub/Screened Porch
- Level: Basement
- Area: 175.2
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, In-Law Floorplan, Granite Counters, Double Vanity
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Finished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,074
- Total interior livable area: 5,074 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,343
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Neighborhood
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640930127004000019
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shorewood Forest Sec 6
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Playground, Park, Other, Management
- Services included: Trash
- HOA fee: $1,864 annually
- HOA name: SFPOA
- HOA phone: 219-465-0883
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $834,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,810
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$833,500
$742,000 - $942,000
$3,633/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+252.6%$236/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840524 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/1999 | Sold | $340,000$67/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #598676 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,182 +6.5% | $834,400 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $5,805 +7.5% | $759,200 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $5,401 +11.9% | $691,000 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $4,827 +2.5% | $639,500 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $4,709 -10.9% | $560,000 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $5,285 +14.3% | $540,400 |
| 2018 | $4,622 | $540,400 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $4,622 +14.8% | $530,400 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $4,026 -2.8% | $466,900 -0.4% |
| 2014 | $4,141 +10.5% | $468,900 +12.3% |
| 2013 | $3,749 +10% | $417,400 0% |
| 2012 | $3,407 -12.3% | $417,500 |
| 2011 | $3,886 +9.4% | $417,500 -0.9% |
| 2010 | $3,554 +19.1% | $421,500 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $2,983 | $403,000 +18.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $340,700 +4.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $325,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Shorewood Forest
Nearby schools
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- 10/10Union Center Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Union Township Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Wheeler High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Indiana
- Porter County
- Valparaiso
- 46385
- Shorewood Forest
- 461 Amhurst Rd
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