starke County Homes under $250,000

Welcome to Starke County, Indiana—a hidden gem that beautifully blends small-town charm with the vibrancy of nature. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Starke County offers a serene lifestyle with a rich history and a close-knit community. From its picturesque landscapes to its friendly residents, this area is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still enjoying modern amenities.

Starke County is known for its lush parks, beautiful lakes, and outdoor recreational activities. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll, the natural beauty of this region will captivate you. The county is home to several quaint towns, each with unique character and local charm, making it easy to find the perfect spot to call home.

For those looking to settle down in Starke County, the real estate market has something for everyone, especially for first-time homebuyers or those looking for affordable options. Homes under $250,000 are plentiful, allowing you to find a cozy abode without breaking the bank. From charming single-family homes to modern townhouses, there's a wide variety of properties that cater to diverse tastes and budgets.

Imagine waking up in a comfortable home surrounded by the tranquility of nature, with easy access to local shops, schools, and community events. Starke County is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Explore the possibilities that await you in this delightful county, where affordable living meets an extraordinary lifestyle. Your dream home in Starke County is just a visit away!

Newest starke County Homes under $250,000

$149,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 846253 MLS ⋅ 2,700 SqFt. ⋅ Miguel Tovar

INVESTOR SPECIAL! Incredible opportunity to renovate, rebuild, or create your dream home on nearly 2 wooded acres in a prime Valparaiso location. Situated just off US Highway 30 and backing up to the desirable Shorewood Forest area, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience. The home features cathedral ceilings and a basement, providing a solid starting point for a full transformation. Surrounded by trees in a wooded setting, the property offers plenty of room to reimagine the space and create a truly special home. Whether you're looking to renovate the existing structure or explore the possibility of building your dream home, this property presents an exciting opportunity in a sought-after Valparaiso location.

398 W Us Highway 30 W, Valparaiso

Listing courtesy of Miguel Tovar from Weichert Realtors - Shoreline.

$169,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 846251 MLS ⋅ 864 SqFt. ⋅ Rachel Lowell

Charming single-story home offers a comfortable layout, inviting spaces, and updated finishes throughout -- all ready for your personal touch! Natural light fills the open living and dining area, complemented by stylish, easy-to-maintain laminate flooring that creates a warm, welcoming setting for relaxing or entertaining. The bright kitchen features an included range and refrigerator, making it easy to prepare favorite meals the moment you unpack your things. An updated bathroom offers a fresh feel with modern fixtures and vanity. Step outside to the sprawling yard, with plenty of room for grilling, outdoor games, or gathering with friends and loved ones. Conveniently located just 1.2 miles from Purdue University Northwest, with easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an opportunity to add to your investment portfolio, don't miss this opportunity - Inquire today!

7432 Beech Avenue, Hammond

Listing courtesy of Rachel Lowell from Marketplace Homes.

$239,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202640892 MLS ⋅ 1,912 SqFt. ⋅ Kimberlie Whitsel

BACK on MARKET, at no fault of seller. Location says it all. This solid brick and stone home sits in heart of everything you could imagine. This beautifully maintained home has 2 cozy fireplaces one in the upstairs living room and one downstairs in the family room. The kitchen has a built in corner cabinet with a eat in kitchen, solid hardwood floors in the bedrooms and hallway. Did I mention that downstairs not only do you have a cozy fireplace but basement offers an additional second kitchen setup, providing extra space for entertaining, meal preparation, or accommodating guests. This added feature creates wonderful flexibility for a variety of uses. . Your downstairs laundry has a half bath, with multiple built ins for all the extra storage you may need. Enjoy your time sitting in your full enclosed porch reading or just relaxing. This home offers a great opportunity for buyers to add their personal style and make cosmetic updates to suit their preferences. Most windows were replaced by Bee windows put in 2017, and HVAC 2007 New electrical box and updated electric is scheduled for Oct 8th. This being SOLD AS IS, seller will make no repairs. This is an estate.

1021 W South St, Bremen

Listing courtesy of Kimberlie Whitsel from The LT Group Real Estate.

$154,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 846243 MLS ⋅ 1,728 SqFt. ⋅ Luke Mitchell

Beautiful hilltop home offers peace and privacy and with everything freshly renovated! This move-in ready home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, access from the alley behind house, beautiful wooded lot next door, custom bathroom tile, quartz kitchen counters, and beautiful lighting all throughout! Fresh new flooring, plus a basement family room with space for your TV and entertaining. Your kitchen features a spacious cabinet layout with a lazy susan, appliances included, new quartz counters, and a large functional island overlooking your dining room area! The master bedroom includes a large walk-in closet connected and a FULL bathroom! 3 bedrooms total, 2 FULL bathrooms with new custom tile on the bathtub surrounds. Main floor private laundry room and mud room at the back of the house! Close to the highway, dining, and major shopping centers! West Glen Park neighborhood offers extremely LOW taxes. Brand new roof, new furnace, and new water heater. Kick off your shoes and enjoy your new home! Schedule a showing today before it's gone!

4125 Jackson Street, Gary

Listing courtesy of Luke Mitchell from Legacy Realty Group LLC.

$184,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 846239 MLS ⋅ 1,640 SqFt. ⋅ Maria Vega

Welcome home to this charming and lovingly cared-for 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod in Hammond! This quaint 1.5-story home offers timeless character, wonderful curb appeal, and a pride of ownership you'll notice from the moment you arrive. The full basement provides plenty of possibilities, including ample storage and the potential for future finished living space. Outside, you'll find a truly beautiful oasis. The spacious, fenced yard features mature landscaping, a lovely patio, a driveway for convenient off-street parking, and a huge storage shed providing plenty of room for tools, lawn equipment, hobbies, and more. The thoughtfully landscaped yard creates a peaceful retreat and requires no mowing. Inside and out, the sellers have meticulously cared for this home, making it move-in ready and easy to love. Conveniently located near transportation, restaurants, schools, parks, shopping, and more, this home offers both charm and convenience.

4617 Oak Avenue, Hammond

Listing courtesy of Maria Vega from RE/MAX Realty Associates.

$244,499

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 846236 MLS ⋅ 1,210 SqFt. ⋅ Hamilton Square BLDG. ⋅ Alexander Evon

If you are LOOKING for the PERFECT CROWN POINT TOWNHOUSE THEN look no further!!! ONE OWNER, WELL MAINTAINED and truly cared for. Upon pulling up to this CORNER UNIT- BUYERS will immediately notice the cute curb appeal! Upon entering buyers attention will immediately be drawn to the NATURAL LIGHT, OPEN LAYOUT, HIGH CEILINGS and the overall feeling of how CLEAN AND WELL CARED for this property has been taken care of!!! Both bedrooms are LARGE in size and the walk in closet on the main BEDROOM is very functional. In this fast paced hectic world, one of the perks of this property is CONVEINANCE. This unit already comes equipped with appliances and the HOA takes care of many of the OUTSIDE TASKS most homeowners are responsible for. Whether buyers are just starting out or downsizing, this TOWNHOUSE represents the perfect opportunity to avoid RENTING and transform this TOWNHOUSE into their own TOWNHOME and a place to make memories!!!!

11384 Kentucky Street, Crown Point

Listing courtesy of Alexander Evon from McColly Real Estate. tjboyle2300@yahoo.com

$133,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 202640844 MLS ⋅ 1,183 SqFt. ⋅ Angela Thornton

Opportunity awaits!! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a nice lot and offers plenty of potential. Featuring a large living room with a brick fireplace, kitchen with dining area and an additional bonus room off the kitchen offering flexible additional living space, this home is ready for your personal touch. Major updates include: Water heater in 2026, roof and gutters in 2024 and HVAC in 2019. Property is being sold AS-IS. Public lake access is located at the end of Abbott St.

8607 Abbott St, Bremen

Listing courtesy of Angela Thornton from RE/MAX OAK CREST -BREMEN. Cell: 574-209-0010

$189,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 202640834 MLS ⋅ 1,984 SqFt. ⋅ Ryan Clemons

If space, character, and value are what you are looking for, this in-town home offers a lot of house at an approachable price point. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and ample living space, the home is filled with historic woodwork, charm, and a spacious layout. The primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. Outside, you’ll find both a 2-car detached garage and an additional 1-car detached garage, offering excellent space for parking, storage, a workshop, or hobbies. The home could benefit from some updating and repairs, but the attractive price point gives buyers an opportunity to make improvements over time while enjoying the space and character from day one. Convenient in-town location and plenty of potential make this one worth a look.

215 S Main St, Monticello

Listing courtesy of Ryan Clemons from Redlow Group.

$199,500

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 846232 MLS ⋅ 1,012 SqFt. ⋅ Elizabeth Velazquez

Move-in ready and fully updated! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in Whiting offers a fresh interior with an open-concept kitchen and dining area, new flooring, new windows, updated kitchen cabinetry, and a remodeled bath with a new shower. A full unfinished basement provides additional storage and plenty of possibilities for future use. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard and low-maintenance one-story living. Conveniently located near major expressways with easy access to Chicago, less than a 10 minute walking distance from downtown Whiting, and less than a 5 min drive from both Wolf lake and Whihala Beach, this home combines modern updates with a location that keeps you connected. Schedule your showing and see everything this Myrtle Avenue home has to offer!

1537 Myrtle Avenue, Whiting

Listing courtesy of Elizabeth Velazquez from McColly Real Estate.

$188,500

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 202640827 MLS ⋅ 1,032 SqFt. ⋅ Dawn Dilley

Small town living! This homes offers a spacious living room, updated kitchen with loads of cabinet space, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a full unfinished basement for storage and the cozy screened front porch! Don't miss the oversized detached garage that can park vehicles tandem, the cute "she shed" and all of this located on a double lot! New in the last year: water heater and furnace! Inspections welcome, however sold as is.

215 W Elm St, Flora

Listing courtesy of Dawn Dilley from eXp, LLC.

$115,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 846225 MLS ⋅ 898 SqFt. ⋅ Trisha Potts

Check out this affordable housing opportunity, with the 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located directly across from the intermediate school! This home is the perfect opportunity for the buyer looking to build a little sweat equity and features a large primary bedroom and generously sized laundry room with plenty of space for additional storage. Outside is a nice-sized backyard with room to relax, play, garden or entertain. This home is ready for updates and personal touches, but with a little work, it has the potential to become a charming and comfortable place to call home, Whether you're a first time buyer, downsized, or looking for your next project, this property is full of possibilities. Call an agent today.

124 W School Street, Wolcott

Listing courtesy of Trisha Potts from RE/MAX Executives.

$250,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 846223 MLS ⋅ 1,999 SqFt. ⋅ Sherri Colville

Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering a functional layout and plenty of flexible living space and a new roof! The primary bedroom features the convenience of a private half bath, while two additional bedrooms provide comfortable space for family, guests, or a home office. A versatile 4 seasons addition off the kitchen offers endless possibilities and can easily adapt to your needs--use it as a family room, office, playroom, extra kitchen/seating area, or whatever suits your lifestyle. Upstairs, a bonus room provides even more flexibility for storage, recreation, a home office, or additional living space. Outside a fenced-in back yard , additional driveway, and the impressive 2.5-car garage provides plenty of room for entertainment, vehicles, storage, tools, or hobbies. With its combination of comfortable living spaces, flexible bonus areas, and abundant garage space, this home is ready for its next owner to make it their own! Seller is offering a home warranty with an acceptable offer!

114 E Manor Drive, Griffith

Listing courtesy of Sherri Colville from Century 21 Circle.

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