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New Listings in Valparaiso, IN: Explore January 2026's Top Picks

Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Nicki Barnett
RE/MAX Executives
Focus areas include Chesterton, Crown Point, De Motte, Hebron, Hobart, Kouts, Monticello, Portage, Valparaiso and Wheatfield, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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Ringing in the new year with fresh momentum, Valparaiso, IN showcases a wave of new real estate listings for January 2026. Buyers curious about their options will discover a dynamic set of inventory, while sellers get to present homes to a motivated audience. How is this month's new activity shaping your outlook?

The marketplace offers one hundred fifty eight active listings, signaling variety for everyone seeking their next chapter. Median days on market are steady at twenty nine, which encourages both buyers and sellers to make timely, strategic moves. These conditions, combined with a median sale price of $347,000 and an average price per square foot of $181, support calculated decisions and confident planning for January.

Top Metrics for January 2026 Listings

  • Active listings: 158
  • Median price: $347,000
  • Days on market: 29
  • Price per sq ft: $181

Navigating Buyer and Seller Interests

Sellers can expect close to list price offers, thanks to a list to sale ratio near ninety eight point six percent. Buyers may find opportunity in the 23.6 percent of listings that reduced price (average $6,450). Concessions of around $4,200 add another dimension for negotiation in about 17.1 percent of recent sales in Valparaiso, IN.

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Diverse Property Choices in January 2026

Detached homes comprise 79 percent of sales, with three bedroom floorplans leading the way. Townhome and condo options round out the selection, giving all buyers a chance to discover their top pick. Those searching for affordable homes in Valparaiso, IN this January 2026 will find the current offerings compelling.

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Written by Nicki Barnett
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