Porter County property record for 159 Sylvan Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,800 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-28-278-013.000-003 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-28-278-013.000-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00034824431 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SYLVAN DR |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-6079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN MANOR 1ST ADD REPLAT LOTS 18 & 19 .96A |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 19 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 50606 |
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 SYLVAN DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6079 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000034693 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 159 SYLVAN DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6079 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN ELS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026776 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-026776 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 SYLVAN DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6079 |
| Document Number | 0000034693 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 186 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-034693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 SYLVAN DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6079 |
| Document Number | 0000034694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-034694 |
| Name | WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Unified School District | Valparaiso Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,100 (+12.45%) Land $57,800 Building $304,300 | $362,100 (+12.45%) Land $57,800 Building $304,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,800.00 (+2.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,739.00 (-0.22%) | $322,000 Land $54,000 Building $268,000 | $322,000 Land $54,000 Building $268,000 |
| 2022 | $2,745.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · above 40% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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