Perched on a wooded one-acre parcel, this thoughtfully updated Cape Cod combines timeless character with comprehensive modern improvements. Meandering walking paths, a firepit, and raised garden beds enrich the private grounds, while a spacious four-car garage and a practical storage shed accommodate every pursuit. Nearly every system has been renewed over the past decade, including the roof, hot water boiler, central air, copper plumbing, updated electrical service, replacement windows, and a whole-house water filter and softener. Refinished hardwood floors lend warmth throughout, and the fully remodeled kitchen showcases new cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Four bedrooms and two and one-half baths provide ample flexibility, complemented by a remodeled primary bath and a newly added upstairs bath. The finished basement offers a family room, guest room, and three-quarter bath with walk-out access to the patio. Arrange your private viewing today.
Pending
$399,900
53 Hayes Leonard Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
2,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
1.01 Acres Lot
$399,400 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days
- 2,076
- 136
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dawn Marie Collins,
Collins & Collins Exec Realty 219-921-3731,
Aaron Collins,
Collins & Collins Exec Realty
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 844170
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: remodeled primary bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: totally remodeled with new bath added
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: loft room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Family room
- Description: Guest suite with family room, sleeping area, & 3/4 bath with walk out access.
- Level: Basement
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 17.0
Kitchen
- Description: totally remodeled
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Description: refishished hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.0
Sunroom
- Description: Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,384
- Total interior livable area: 2,384 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,392
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Heated Garage, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch, Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Rectangular Lot, Private, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 640922404006000003
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,461
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$399,400
$379,000 - $419,000
$3,000/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Pending sale | $399,900$168/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844170 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+246.2%$168/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844170 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2002 | Sold | $115,500$48/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #49378 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,517 -7% | $228,700 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $1,630 -2% | $212,500 -1.9% |
| 2023 | $1,663 -2.3% | $216,600 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $1,703 +5.4% | $201,300 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1,616 -1.2% | $187,600 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $1,635 -6.2% | $176,000 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,743 +7.1% | $172,900 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,627 | $169,700 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $1,627 +0.4% | $163,600 -3.1% |
| 2016 | $1,620 -2.8% | $168,800 +11.4% |
| 2014 | $1,666 +65.8% | $151,500 +9.1% |
| 2013 | $1,005 +8.7% | $138,800 +2.1% |
| 2012 | $925 +10% | $135,900 +3.9% |
| 2011 | $840 +10.3% | $130,800 +0.9% |
| 2010 | $762 +16.9% | $129,600 |
| 2009 | $652 | $129,600 +24.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,100 +13.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $92,000 |
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Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Valparaiso High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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