Porter County property record for 229 Locust St, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,552 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale Jul 2017 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-03-36-182-004.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-03-36-182-004.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,250 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,746 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 229 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT GOV LOT 2 BTWN CSX RR & BLK 2 CALUMET OUTLOTS SE NW 36-37-6 1.13A |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 50203 |
Source: Porter County records, as of April 7, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 711 PLAZA DR, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-5506 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 LOCUST ST, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2329 |
| Document Number | 0000030713 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 711 PLAZA DR CHESTERTON IN 463045506, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-5506 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 LOCUST ST, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2329 |
| Document Number | 0000018007 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 181 TECHNOLOGY DR #150 IRVINE CA 926182484, 150, IRVINE, CA 92618-2484 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 LOCUST ST, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2329 |
| Document Number | 0000018006 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 181 TECHNOLOGY DR #150 IRVINE CA 926182484, 150, IRVINE, CA 92618-2484 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 LOCUST ST, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2329 |
| Document Number | 0000006255 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 181 TECHNOLOGY DR #150 IRVINE CA 926182484, 150, IRVINE, CA 92618-2484 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Chesterton Town |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Westchester Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,300 (-85.86%) Land $23,500 Building $3,800 | $27,300 (-85.86%) Land $23,500 Building $3,800 | |
| 2024 | $6,552.00 (+58.87%) | $193,100 (+5.4%) Land $44,300 Building $148,800 | $193,100 (+5.4%) Land $44,300 Building $148,800 |
| 2023 | $4,124.00 (+2.46%) | $183,200 (+7.76%) Land $41,000 Building $142,200 | $183,200 (+7.76%) Land $41,000 Building $142,200 |
| 2022 | $4,025.00 | $170,000 Land $41,000 Building $129,000 | $170,000 Land $41,000 Building $129,000 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 309 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 |
| NITCO Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures