Porter County property record for 2153 Smoke Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 5.71 acres (248,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,344 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Construction Loan + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-36-101-002.000-003 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-36-101-002.000-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 248,771 sqft (5.71 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2153 SMOKE RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-9001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEAL NINOR SUB LOT 2 5.711A DITCH |
| Legal Subdivision | NEAL NINOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 50605 |
2153 Smoke Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Porter County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTIER BANK |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage CENTIER BANK |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage CENTIER BK |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-008166 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-024148 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 190 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Document Number | 0000017294 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2153 SMOKE RD VALPARAISO IN 463859001, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Document Number | 0000017294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17294 |
| Name | CENTIER BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2033 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Document Number | 0000006354 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2302 STURDY RD VALPARAISO IN 463833257, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-3257 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Document Number | 0000004141 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2153 SMOKE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9001 |
| Document Number | 0000004137 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2153 Smoke Rd was $4,344, down 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 | $4,344.00 (-11.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $565,900 Land $72,700 Building $493,200 | $565,900 Land $72,700 Building $493,200 |
| 2024 | $4,916.00 (-5.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,195.00 (+1.43%) | $581,600 Land $56,300 Building $525,300 | $581,600 Land $56,300 Building $525,300 |
| 2022 | $5,122.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2153 Smoke Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2153 Smoke Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 63% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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