Porter County property record for 1257 Howard St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,780 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.776 acres (33,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $756,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,402 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-23-181-014.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-23-181-014.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,780 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,460 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 33,803 sqft (0.776 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 161 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1257 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-4524 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | AMSTUTZ SUB IN VALPARAISO PARC C EX W125 .78A |
| Legal Subdivision | AMSTUTZ SUB IN VALPARAISO |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 50704 |
Source: Porter County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2952 THORNHILL DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9094 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202112591 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1257 HOWARD ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-4524 |
| Document Number | 0000012591 |
| Map Reference | MR 16 PG 114 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-012591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2952 THORNHILL DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9094 |
| Document Number | 0000012592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-012592 |
| Name | STEWART G MCMILLAN REVOCABLE TRUST |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Valparaiso City |
| Unified School District | Valparaiso Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,402.00 (+4.92%) | $260,200 (+5.99%) Land $130,700 Building $129,500 | $260,200 (+5.99%) Land $130,700 Building $129,500 |
| 2024 | $6,102.00 (-5.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,424.00 (-7.19%) | $245,500 Land $96,700 Building $148,800 | $245,500 Land $96,700 Building $148,800 |
| 2022 | $6,922.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS serves 36,000 people · EPA ID IN5264029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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