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54 Braemar Dr, Valparaiso, IN, 46385

4beds
5baths
4,613sqft
$899,500
$195price/sqft
$6,078/moest. monthly cost
$243,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Breathtaking, custom-built & fully-renovated walk-out ranch in the Preserves gated section of Aberdeen! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch or fully screened porch immersed in nature before stepping into the entryway with durable porcelain tile floors that flow to the open-concept dining room (cathedral ceilings & double-sided stone fireplace) and STUNNING kitchen, boasting granite countertops, all NEW, high-end stainless appliances (Liebherr refrigerator, Miele dishwasher + five burner gas cooktop w/ retractable downdraft, Electrolux built-in double oven, new disposal). The adjoining living room is great for entertaining, offering panoramic views of the wooded backyard, as well as hardwood floors, a high vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace to cozy up by! Your HUGE primary bedroom features a cathedral ceiling, hardwood, two closets (including large walk-in) & GORGEOUS, fully-renovated bath en suite with double vanity, tile and custom walk-in shower! The sizable office (hardwood, full bath en suite), sun room/enclosed porch, NEW half bath & laundry room (NEW GE Profile washer + dryer stay) off the attached (oversized, 650 sqft) 3-car garage round out your main level, while the finished lower level affords tons of additional living & storage space, including three spacious bedrooms (two feat. 3/4 en suite baths), a HUGE family room with fireplace + walk-out access to the back patio, a charming sitting area and unfinished utility room! Additional features include a NEW ROOF (2021), Leafguard gutters (2021), Lennox furnace (2020), Lennox A/C unit (2024), double tank Kinetico water softener system (2022), new driveway installed 2023, plus the HOA takes care of trash and snow removal! Located on a gorgeous, wooded cul-de-sac lot just minutes from everything downtown Valpo has to offer. Schedule your showing today to check out this well-maintained, one-of-a-kind beauty for yourself!

Getting Around

17
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
10/10
Valparaiso High SchoolGrades 9-124.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1998

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Gas Range,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Gas Cooktop,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,Main Level,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Full,Finished,Daylight

Bedroom2

  • Area: 150
  • Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.0

Bedroom3

  • Area: 231.25
  • Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.5

Bedroom4

  • Area: 258.5
  • Dimensions: 23.5 x 11.0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Family Room

  • Area: 748
  • Dimensions: 34.0 x 22.0

Features

  • Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Soaking Tub,Pantry,Open Floorplan,Kitchen Island,His and Hers Closets,High Ceilings,Granite Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Double Vanity,Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window features: Blinds,Wood Frames,Insulated Windows,Bay Window(s)
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Basement,Other,Living Room,Gas Log,Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 2,428

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Zoned,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,613
  • Total interior livable area: 4,613 sqft

Kitchen

  • Area: 480
  • Dimensions: 32.0 x 15.0

Laundry

  • Area: 98
  • Dimensions: 14.0 x 7.0

Living Room

  • Area: 462
  • Dimensions: 22.0 x 21.0

Office

  • Area: 196
  • Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0

Other

  • Area: 396
  • Dimensions: 33.0 x 12.0

Primary Bedroom

  • Area: 312
  • Dimensions: 24.0 x 13.0

Sunroom

  • Area: 240
  • Dimensions: 15.0 x 16.0

Utility Room

  • Area: 406
  • Dimensions: 29.0 x 14.0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 640933276014000003
  • Special condition: Agent Owned

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Porch,Patio,Front Porch,Enclosed
  • Exterior features: Lighting,Rain Gutters,Private Yard
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Meadow,Trees/Woods,Neighborhood

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.45 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard,Wooded,Private,Landscaped,Front Yard,Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2.5
  • Parking features: Attached,Paved,Oversized,Kitchen Level,Driveway,Off Street,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2.5
  • Covered spaces: 2.5
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties

Flood
Snowstorm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,548$54,576
Home Insurance *$388$4,656
Property Taxes $720$8,640
Electricity $422$5,074
Total$6,078$72,936
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$208,388/yr
40% on housing$182,340/yr
45% on housing$162,080/yr

Indiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 810Commercial: 30
Total Premiums$1.77M
Total Exposure$1.82M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.0%
10.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.1%
6.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$195This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 46385$186
Porter County$165

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 46385$175
Porter County$169

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-08Price change$924,900
2026-02-28Price change$954,000
2025-09-19Listed for sale$899,000
2014-12-27Listing removed$425,000
2014-06-28Price change$425,000
2014-05-14Price change$460,000
2013-06-07Listed for sale$499,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentShawn Spaw
BrokerageStray Dog Properties, LLC

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