Step into a home that feels like a story unfolding. This early 20th-century charmer blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates across 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & 3,000 finished square feet. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the warmth, craftsmanship & sense that this home has been deeply loved. Arched windows pour natural light into gracious living spaces, while custom one-of-a-kind built-ins add both beauty & function. The main level flows effortlessly from a cozy living room with fireplace into a formal dining room made for long dinners & meaningful gatherings. A brand-new kitchen anchors the home with stainless steel appliances, abundant storage & a layout that supports everyday living. Just off the main living spaces, a sunroom offers a quiet retreat, perfect for morning coffee, reading or watching the seasons shift. It connects beautifully to a dedicated office, creating a natural rhythm between work & rest. A large main-floor primary bedroom & newly renovated bath make everyday living easy. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms & generous storage continue the home's inviting cadence. The finished basement opens a world of possibility, styled as a studio-like space with a private exterior entrance, new 3/4 bath & laundry. Ideal for guests, multigenerational living, creative use or future rental income, it's a rare & valuable feature. Outside, a low-maintenance picket-fenced yard offers charm without the burden, while a detached 1.5-car garage adds convenience & character. And the location is hard to beat. Downtown Valparaiso is just steps away with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the ChicaGO Dash & vibrant community life. Enjoy concerts at the amphitheater, shop local, meet friends for dinner or commute with ease, only 10 miles to the South Shore Train & about an hour into Chicago. 453 Chestnut isn't just a house, it's a lifestyle where historic charm meets modern comfort & everyday life feels a little more special.
Active
$435,000
453 Chestnut St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
4beds
3,056sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$427,200 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large main-floor primary bedroomDedicated officeCustom one-of-a-kind built-insAbundant storageNewly renovated bath
- 19 days |
- 2,181 |
- 48 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 07, 2026 at 12:17pm
Listed by:
Hannah Trueblood,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-531-2288
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 832099
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 17.0
Bonus room
- Area: 325
- Dimensions: 25.0 x 13.0
Dining room
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Family room
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 12.0
Foyer
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 4.0 x 5.0
Kitchen
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 13.0
Living room
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 20.0
Office
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 13.0
Sunroom
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,056
- Total interior livable area: 3,056 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,306
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Near Public Transit, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640923429003000004
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Councils Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $377,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,581
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$427,200
$406,000 - $449,000
$2,542/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000$142/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832099 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listing removed | $435,000$142/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832099 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $435,000-1.1%$142/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832099 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $440,000+132.8%$144/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832099 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Listing removed | $189,000$62/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $189,000+23.5%$62/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2010 | Sold | $153,000-6.1%$50/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #260934 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2010 | Price change | $162,900-5.8%$53/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #260934 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $172,900+44.1%$57/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #260934 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2003 | Sold | $120,000$39/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #73619 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,350 -14.3% | $377,400 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $3,907 +13% | $363,500 -2.4% |
| 2022 | $3,457 -44.7% | $372,300 +38.7% |
| 2021 | $6,254 +118.9% | $268,400 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $2,857 +5.2% | $242,800 +11.4% |
| 2019 | $2,716 +5.5% | $217,900 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $2,574 | $206,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,574 +18.5% | $196,100 +8.9% |
| 2016 | $2,173 -0.9% | $180,000 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $2,192 +35.3% | $168,800 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $1,620 +3.1% | $160,500 +2.2% |
| 2012 | $1,571 +4.5% | $157,100 +4.5% |
| 2011 | $1,504 -31.9% | $150,400 -31.9% |
| 2010 | $2,209 -6.7% | $220,900 -7.7% |
| 2009 | $2,367 | $239,300 +38.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $172,700 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $162,800 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,446/mo
Principal & interest
$2145
Property taxes
$301
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46385
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Valparaiso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- 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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