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Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom Cape Cod located in the highly desirable Union Township School District! Offering a functional and inviting layout, this home features spacious bedrooms with plenty of flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or additional living space. Major updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer roof and a brand-new central air conditioning unit. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, or play, along with the convenience of an attached 2-car garage. With four generously sized bedrooms, thoughtful use of space, and important updates already completed, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, functionality, and location. Come see all it has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$125Price/Sq.Ft.
$32/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tonia Dragon• Better Homes and Gardens Real
•219-999-8990 (broker)
•terrypapp@aol.com (broker)
Listed by LaShea Holmes• Better Homes and Gardens Real
Look no further!! This lovely Cape Cod home is located in desirable Salt Creek Subdivision in Valparaiso's Union Township. This home has charming curb appeal and boasts a two car garage! It has 4 large bedrooms and 1 full bath. It has a nice sized eat-in kitchen, so there is plenty of room for your entertaining needs. There are TWO decks for this home. One freshly stained deck in the front to enjoy. In the fully fenced backyard is another deck. Seller will stain it before you move in! Lots of space to enjoy a summer backyard barbecue! This home is in great condition and has a dual heating/cooling system. Make an appointment TODAY as this one will go fast!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #327927
Jul 15, 2013
Sold
$126,000
$66/sq ft
May 5, 2013
Listed
$132,500
$69/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #218260
Sep 14, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2008
Listed
$154,000
$80/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #105088
Apr 7, 2004
Listed
$89,500
$47/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #79737
Nov 20, 2003
Listing Removed
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Feb 12, 2003
Listed
$99,000
$52/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #75300
Feb 7, 2003
Listing Removed
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Nov 16, 2002
Listed
$102,900
$54/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #99006746
Jun 3, 1999
Listed
$86,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,229 (+3.5%)
$20,600 + $174,700
$195,300
2023
$1,187 (+6.7%)
$18,400 + $169,600
$188,000
2022
$1,113 (+10.6%)
$18,400 + $155,400
$173,800
2021
$1,005 (+13.1%)
$18,400 + $122,900
$141,300
2020
$889 (+3.4%)
$16,000 + $110,600
$126,600
2019
$860 (−4.3%)
$16,000 + $102,200
$118,200
2018
$898 (+7.2%)
$16,000 + $99,900
$115,900
2017
$838 (+26.4%)
$15,800 + $92,600
$108,400
2016
$663 (+5.1%)
$15,800 + $92,600
$108,400
2015
$631 (+8.4%)
$15,100 + $88,600
$103,700
2013
$582
$15,500 + $85,400
$100,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
75 ft.
Lot size
4,487 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,920
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640905353033000019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R2
Medium Density Single-Family Residential District
This district is established for medium density rural subdivisions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valparaiso, IN • 46385
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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68
47
50
37
36
23
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 389 Rainier Rd
$240,178
$179 over list price of $240K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $160K to $253K.