A true 1915 American Foursquare with exceptional privacy, set on 3.61 beautifully landscaped acres surrounded by mature tree lines. Original hardwood floors extend through nearly the entire house complemented by beautifully preserved woodwork, doors, built-ins, banister, and a restored leaded-glass china cabinet. The updated kitchen features cherry cabinetry and granite countertops, and the family room showcases a handsome limestone fireplace. The home includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with an expansive primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and private bath, updated bathrooms, and a convenient main-level powder room. The unfinished basement provides abundant storage. Outdoors, enjoy the open, level backyard, stamped-concrete patio, original covered storage barn, and a path through the trees leading to a young apple and pear orchard. The 54' x 36' insulated pole barn is ideal for a business, serious hobbyist, car enthusiast, or collector, with its own 200-amp electrical service, water, forced-air heating and central air, reinforced concrete floor, large overhead and sliding doors, and abundant 20-amp outlets throughout. Inside, a finished 17' x 14' sound-isolated office features staggered-stud walls, mineral wool insulation, its own ductless mini-split for heating and cooling, recessed lighting, and wired Ethernet, making it a quiet, ready-to-use studio or workspace. Located in the Valparaiso Community Schools district, including Heavilin Elementary, and just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, this one-of-a-kind property combines historic charm, room to spread out, and small-town convenience. See the separate MLS sheet for a complete list of updates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
3.61 acresLot Size
$282Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susie Jaskowiak• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
The alluring charm of this true, 1915 farmhouse will leave you captivated. Offering an abundance of original character throughout including the hardwood floors, trim, doors, banister, and built-ins, all of which are in pristine condition. The 3.6-acre setting is simply sensational, predominantly surrounded by tree lines and gorgeous landscaping. The 54' x 36' dream pole barn is like new and has it all. Completely insulated with its own electrical service line, forced heat/ac, water, and reinforced concrete floors throughout. A path through the trees takes you to the back half of your property where a young apple/pear orchard awaits. The stamped concrete patio, raised garden bed, and original covered storage barn round out the exterior features. Inside, turn of the century charm meets modern living with updated bathrooms and gorgeous kitchen featuring cherry cabinets and granite counter tops. The master suite is huge with a walk-in closet and full bath. Unfinished basement for storage.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #457991
Aug 16, 2019
Sold
$419,000
$182/sq ft
Jul 3, 2019
Listed
$425,000
$185/sq ft
+64
The alluring charm of this historic 1915 home is simply magnificent offering an incredible number of original features in pristine condition including the original refinished hardwood floors, woodwork, trim, doors, banister, and built ins. The setting is stately, situated on 3.6 private acres predominantly surrounded by tree lines and gorgeous landscaping. The 54' x 36' pole barn is brand new and is completely insulated with its own electrical service line and reinforced concrete floors throughout. A path through the trees takes you to the back half of your property where a young apple/pear orchard awaits. The stamped concrete patio, raised garden bed, and original covered storage barn round out the exterior features. Inside, turn of the century charm meets modern living with updated bathrooms and gorgeous kitchen featuring cherry cabinets and granite counter tops. The master suite is huge with a walk-in closet and full bath. New windows in 2001 and roof in 2015.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #387710
Apr 19, 2016
Sold
$291,500
$127/sq ft
Feb 8, 2016
Listed
$299,900
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,581 (−2.9%)
$132,300 + $304,500
$436,800
2024
$3,690 (−7.8%)
$101,800 + $308,800
$410,600
2023
$4,000 (−39.8%)
$101,700 + $316,000
$417,700
2022
$6,642 (+50.6%)
$101,700 + $285,300
$387,000
2021
$4,412 (+1.8%)
$101,700 + $260,800
$362,500
2020
$4,333 (+24.9%)
$92,300 + $255,100
$347,400
2019
$3,468 (+20.1%)
$92,300 + $179,100
$271,400
2018
$2,888 (+4.5%)
$92,300 + $148,400
$240,700
2017
$2,764 (+3.6%)
$101,000 + $137,800
$238,800
2016
$2,668 (−3.0%)
$101,000 + $137,800
$238,800
2015
$2,750 (+31.0%)
$96,700 + $132,200
$228,900
2013
$2,100
$93,600 + $115,600
$209,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.61 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,303
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,303
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
641031327008000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
R1
Low Density Single Family Residential District
This district is established for low density rural subdivisions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2958 Sturdy Rd
$649,120
$880 under list price of $650K
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