Porter County property record for 163 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 10.6 acres (461,736 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,971 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-07-19-200-017.000-006 |
| Primary APN | 64-07-19-200-017.000-006 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 461,736 sqft (10.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 163 E TRATEBAS RD |
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| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-9326 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | PAR IN E483.26 W706.3 S RR & N OF R W 1/2 NE 19-36-5 10.6AC |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 50104 |
Source: Porter County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 355, NEW CARLISLE, IN 46552-0355 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202417022 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 163 E TRATEBAS RD, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9326 |
| Document Number | 0000019681 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 163 E TRATEBAS RD, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9326 |
| Document Number | 0000022667 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-022667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 E TRATEBAS RD, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9326 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 163 E TRATEBAS RD, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9326 |
| Document Number | 0000017796 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-017796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 163 E TRATEBAS RD, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9326 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Liberty Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,971.00 (-5.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,100 (-53.9%) Land $111,100 | $111,100 (-53.9%) Land $111,100 |
| 2024 | $2,087.00 (+21.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $241,000 (+17.62%) Land $72,300 Building $168,700 | $241,000 (+17.62%) Land $72,300 Building $168,700 |
| 2023 | $1,717.00 | $204,900 Land $60,300 Building $144,600 | $204,900 Land $60,300 Building $144,600 |
| 2022 | $1,717.00 |
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
| 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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 99.8% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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