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Mistwood, Valparaiso, Indiana

Mistwood is a subdivision in Valparaiso, IN featuring only single family homes.  Development of the subdivision started around 2011.  Mistwood is one of the popular places to live in Valparaiso, IN.

About Mistwood

Mistwood is a subdivision built on the west side of Valparaiso.  The primary builder in the neighborhood was and still is Olthof Homes.  The neighborhood was built in several phases.  The third and final phase is being completed now.  In total, there will be about 150 houses in this development.

Mistwood Real Estate

Mistwood homes for sale average four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, and about 2,250 finished square feet.  Homes in Mistwood are relatively similar which is good to maintain property values.  All of the homes were built after 2012.  This newness means most if not all homes have contemporary features such as master bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom, large gathering rooms, and walk-in closets.

Recently, houses for sale in Mistwood have sold for a minimum of $290,000 and a high of $368,000.  The average home sale price is $323,860 and the median home sale price is $320,000.  Most homes sell for between $315,000 and $340,000.

Livability And Amenities

MIstwood does not have any amenities within the subdivision.  The neighborhood does have sidewalks and curbs which makes going for a walk easier.

Crime And Safety

Mistwood is a safe community located in Valparaiso which was recently ranked as the 11th Safest City in Indiana.  Additionally, the high socioeconomic enjoyed by Mistwood residents indicates the neighborhood is even safer in an already really safe city.

Employment

Major employers close to Mistwood Valparaiso, IN includes Mittal Steel, Horizon Bank, Porter Regional Hospital, Methodist Hospital Systems, U.S. Steel, BP, Centier Bank, Pratt Industries, and Urschels.

Mistwood is located in Valparaiso, a city of about 35,000 residents.  Valparaiso is central to the Northwest Indiana region which has over 850,000 residents.  This coupled with the fact Mistwood is only 55 minutes from Chicago means career opportunities are plentiful.

Schools

Mistwood is within the boundaries of Valparaiso Community Schools.  Valparaiso Community Schools has received an ‘A’ grade from the Indiana Department of Education.  Valparaiso Community Schools serve over 6,000 students.  The school corporation is large, well-funded, and offers its students a robust set of academic, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities including a Class 5A football program.

Elementary aged students living in Mistwood attend Memorial Elementary School.  This school just opened in 2017.  Memorial Elementary School has individually received an ‘B’ grade from the INDOE and was classified as “meets expectations” by the U.S. Dept. of Education.  The school is located at 1052 Park Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 less than 5 minutes from Mistwood.

Mistwood middle school students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School located at 605 N. Campbell St. Valparaiso, IN 46385.  This school’s state grade is an ‘A’ and has been classified by the U.S. Dept. of Education as “meets expectations.”

High School students living in Mistwood attend Valparaiso High School located at 2727 N. Campbell St. Valparaiso, IN 46385.  This school’s state grade is an ‘A’ and has been classified by the U.S. Dept. of Education as “meets expectations.”

Transportation And Location

Mistwood is located on Valparaiso’s west side within the city limits.  The neighborhood is about 55 minutes from The Chicago Loop.  Residents can get to I-94 or I 80/90 in about ten minutes.  Residents can also commute using the South Shore Commuter Rail Line.  The nearest station is about 15 minutes from Mistwood.

Mistwood Is Best For…

The low crime rate, close proximity to schools, and large sized homes make Mistwood an ideal subdivision for families.  The homes are spaced out with nice sized backyards.  There are many growing families in the community currently making it easier to find new friends in your new subdivision.

Pros

  • New homes at affordable prices
  • Close to Valparaiso
  • Similar homes throughout to help prop up property values
  • Newer homes with heightened appreciation over the next few years
  • Quality, award winning school district
  • Reasonable HOA fee

Cons

  • No neighborhood amenities
  • No mature trees due to newness of the subdivision

Conclusion

Mistwood is popular and described by many as one of the best places to live in Valparaiso.  Homes here should continue steadily appreciating for some time.  Overall, home buyers in MIstwood really get a lot of value for their money.  These homes are a smart purchase.

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