408 Elm Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

This ol house at the corner of Elm & Locust is part of Valparaiso's history & has stories to tell! According to letters passed down thru time from previous owners, this Turn of the Century 2 Story most likely started out as a one room house (currently the large country kitchen), with later additions on 1st level and a second story completed circa 1925. Perched on a Double Lot w/ mature trees, this home has retained it's modified American Foursquare charm w/original hardwood floors, architectural details like arched entries, extra wide trim & crown moldings, columns, horizontal beams, vaulted ceilings & built -in's. Updates approx* a decade ago include: roof, windows, electric, plumbing, siding, furnace, central air, patio, sidewalks and water line + newer backyard fence, updates to both full baths upstairs. Other features Include: 1980 finished SF = 4 BR's, 2.5 baths, 2.5 car (26x24) detached garage (2013) with finished loft bonus room (286 SF) w/both heat & A/C, handy backyard storage shed (16x10), big concrete patio off 13x6 back porch, a pergola, plus plenty of room for a garden too! 18x8 Covered Font Porch entry off Locust St. (swing stays:) to entry Foyer/Guest Parlor (years ago they used this space as a formal dining room). Stately original wood staircase. Living room off foyer has 2nd entry door from Elm St. and was the location for a wedding ceremony in 1928.  Adjacent small den or library or home office off LR.  Laundry  & guest 1/2 bath off Foyer (washer & dryer stay). Upstairs the 4 bedrooms were once rooms rented to men working for the Grand Trunk Railroad!  MBR has 2 closets + ensuite bath. Main hall bath has dual vanities & stained glass inset in bath frame. Michigan style partial basement with 1 window offers plenty of storage space (738 unfinish SF). Great Center Township location close to downtown restaurants, shops & central park activities! Possession day of Closing. This home is  for your family to add it's own stories!  See Photos & Call Today.