238 W Joliet Road
Valparaiso, IN 46385
8
Bed
4
Bath
4,988Sqft
11.60Acres(Lot)
HISTORIC RETREAT PROVIDING RESORT STYLE LIVING! This 11.6 acre property in Center Township includes walking trails through the rolling and wooded land. The two plus acre pond is stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. The pond is 24 ft. at its deepest point. Enjoy swimming in the 20 x 40 heated pool. After being a farm, the property opened as Lincolnvale Country Club with an 18-hole golf course. It was very popular with golfers from Porter and Lake County as well as Chicago. The banked barn has a sign that reads "Where nature considers the golfer." Later it was opened as Lincoln Hills Golf Course with 9 holes. The two-story home was built in 1890. It was restored in 1980 when it became the 17-room Embassy Bed and Breakfast Inn which included an interior design studio. With 4988 sq. ft.,
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 8 Room Types: Bonus Room, Bedroom 6, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Rooms Total: 14 Has Basement: YesInterior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Range Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hot Water Water front: 1 WaterSource: Well
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Building Information
Year Built: 1890 -
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Pool Features
Private Pool: Heated, In Ground
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Lot Information
Lot Description: Landscaped, Horses Allowed, Wooded, Private Lot Square Feet: 505296 Lot Acres: 11.6Property Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence
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Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: 671200 Tax Legal Description: PAR SE N LINCOLN HILLS ADD 2 S RD330 W LINCOLN HLS ACS 21-35-6 11 Annual Tax: $9942 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 640921402001000003
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Parking Information
Additional Parking, Driveway
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Utility Information
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Well -
Location Information
Subdivision: Par Se N Lincoln Hills Add City: Valparaiso Direction: U.S. 30 to 250 West. North to Joliet Road. East to entrance of property.
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 N Ashton Lane, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $674,700 | 5 | 4 | 4,138 | 4,138 SqFt |
| 231 W 500, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $664,900 | 3 | 3 | 3,596 | 3,596 SqFt |
| 456 Roxbury Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $776,000 | 3 | 3 | 4,710 | 4,710 SqFt |
| 3704 Elio Way, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $1,690,000 | 4 | 6 | 5,820 | 5,820 SqFt |
| 124 N 350, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $549,900 | 4 | 1 | 2,431 | 2,431 SqFt |
| 838 N 200, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $699,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,458 | 2,458 SqFt |
| 1106 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $249,900 | 2 | 1 | 812 | 812 SqFt |
| 453 Chestnut Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $429,000 | 4 | 2 | 3,056 | 3,056 SqFt |
| 557 W Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $260,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,872 | 1,872 SqFt |
| 484 Grove Avenue, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 | $254,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,115 | 2,115 SqFt |
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