Porter County property record for 156 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,598 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,759 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-306-007.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-306-007.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,598 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 849 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Other |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000912336 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01000473305 |
| Street Address | 156 CHICAGO ST |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O S LOT 6 EX W3 & W3.25 VAC ALLEY BLK 6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
156 Chicago St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 156 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000026 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $276,100 Land $43,600 Building $232,500 | $276,100 Land $43,600 Building $232,500 | |
| 2024 | $6,759.00 (-25.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,103.00 (+63.93%) | $246,400 Land $36,300 Building $210,100 | $246,400 Land $36,300 Building $210,100 |
| 2022 | $5,553.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Chicago St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 156 Chicago St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 524 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: NITCO, Verizon.
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