238 W Joliet Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Valparaiso
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Connections
Listed by: judy fischer, nicole scott
Office: century 21 affiliated219-405-4112
MLS#:842442
Source:Northwest Indiana AOR as distributed by MLS GRID
238 W Joliet Road,Valparaiso, IN 46385
$850,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,988 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending

Price summary

  • Price:$850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$170.41

About this home

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., the house boasts of 8 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. The inviting veranda is supported with southern columns. The main floor offers over 3200 finished sq. ft. with 9 ft. ceilings. The huge kitchen...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1890
  • Subdivision & Development:Par Se N Lincoln Hills Add
  • Listing ID #:842442
  • Added:14 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 01, 2026 at 07:50 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:8
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:14
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Basement
  • Living area:4,988 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1890
  • Building area:4,988 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:11.6 Acres
  • Lot Features:Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard

Utilities

  • Water:Well

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$170.41
  • Tax amount:$9,942 (2025)

Parking

  • Parking description:Additional Parking, Driveway
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