161 Sylvan Dr, Valparaiso, IN, 46385
About This Home
Nestled in the desirable Sylvan Manor neighborhood, this immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Situated on nearly a half-acre of beautifully landscaped property, this move-in ready home features a spacious layout including a formal dining room, inviting sunroom with a cozy gas stove fireplace, and a heated 2-car garage. Mature trees provide a peaceful backdrop, while residents enjoy access to a neighborhood park and scenic pond. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and all that Valparaiso has to offer, this well-maintained home combines tranquil living with everyday convenience. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey property in one of Valparaiso's most established neighborhoods.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Microwave
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,625
Heating
- Heating features: Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,625
- Total interior livable area: 1,625 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 19.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 15.0
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 13.0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 640928278002000003
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac,Landscaped,Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Tornado
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,893 | $22,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $161 | $1,932 |
| Property Taxes | $219 | $2,628 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $2,457 | $29,484 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
Wildfire
HailWindHow 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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Price change | $374,500 |
| 2026-06-30 | Price change | $389,000 |
| 2026-06-24 | Listed for sale | $398,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2026-06-21 | Price change | $380,000 |
| 2026-06-14 | Listed for sale | $385,000 |
| 2025-05-20 | Sold | $337,500 |
| 2025-04-29 | Contingent | $364,000 |
| 2025-04-05 | Price change | $364,000 |
| 2025-03-15 | Listed for sale | $369,000 |
| 2024-09-28 | Listing removed | $359,900 |
| 2024-08-31 | Contingent | $359,900 |
| 2024-08-26 | Listed for sale | $359,900 |
| 2016-12-01 | Listing removed | $220,000 |
| 2016-07-18 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
| 2016-06-16 | Pending sale | $220,000 |
| 2016-04-02 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
| 2016-03-15 | Pending sale | $220,000 |
| 2015-10-27 | Price change | $220,000 |
| 2015-09-20 | Listed for sale | $230,000 |
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