451 St. Clair Road
Valparaiso, IN 46385

Yes that's right the name Valparaiso translates to Vale Of Paradise ! With Interesting Historical meaning to the name, Valparaiso is located in Porter County, Northwest Indiana, about 50 minutes from Chicago's Loop ! But For Popcorn Lovers around the country....VALPARAISO, IN was once Home Sweet Home of the late famous Orville Redenbacher and the town's population will grow with visitors from all over who will be in town to attend the annual POPCORN FESTIVAL !!! Roads around the town square will be filled with arts, & crafts booths, food, music, & lots of people not to mention a PARADE and Races also! The hand painted artistic benches on every corner will be resting spots for those with tired feet or those who just got stung by the bumble bees that also attend the fest every year! Valparaiso makes ice cream also-Valpo Velvet Ice Cream Shop at 55 W. Monroe St. (pictured below) is a must stop by & have - our favorite is Cappuccino-Chocolate Chip- Frozen Yogurt! Besides the famed popcorn fest, terrific ice cream, and many fine dining establishments, (some of which offer outdoor seating in season along the main street named Linclonway), the City of Valparaiso is also know for its renouned University ! Valparaiso University has been a top notch private college in town since 1859. GO V.U. !!! - We love going to the Crusader Basketball games and plan to BLOG more on this when the Season starts in November !! Kelsey' s Steak House has been a landmark on US Highway 30 in Valparaiso, IN for as long as we can remember... BECAUSE IT HAS THIS HUGE COW ON DISPLAY. There was a BIG controversy that prompted the Mayor to even SING to save the Cow! Yes, HOWIE the COW Remains a Valpo Landmark! With lovely neighborhoods, great schools and variety of ways to commute to Chicago .... "Valpo " (as we call it) ....is worth careful consideration to be your next home sweet home! Valpo has something for every price range - Give us a call @ 219-405-1232 to help you relocate here - and make this Vale of Paradise your Home sweet Home as well! For more Homes For Sale in Northwest Indiana, please visit our website. Notice: The Photos in this BLOG are Property of Jeff Safrin and are protected under copyright laws-they may not be copied, reproduced or re-transmitted without the express written consent by Jeff Safrin. As Always, We appreciate your business & referrals. Sincerely, Jeff & Grace Safrin Broker / Owners F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Independently Owned & Operated Serving Northwest Indiana - > Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, Starke County. 13 Lincolnway Suite 203 Valparaiso IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930 Email: [email protected] www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net