Porter County property record for 247 E 1200 N, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 9.56 acres (416,869 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,005 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-07-05-126-005.000-021 |
| Primary APN | 64-07-05-126-005.000-021 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 776 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 416,869 sqft (9.56 acres) |
| Heating System | Other |
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| Account Number | 09000101305 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 640705100002000021 |
| Street Address | 247 E 1200 N |
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-9360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PARC IN E610 EX S200 W190 E405 N OF RD NW 5-36-5 9.57A |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 50203 |
247 E 1200 N, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Porter County records, as of March 25, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 E 1200 N, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000026762 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 247 E 1200 N, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000026762 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-026762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| 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 | 247 E 1200 N # 47, 47, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000026763 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-026763 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Westchester Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,005.00 (+10.08%) | $126,900 Land $49,300 Building $77,600 | $126,900 Land $49,300 Building $77,600 |
| 2022 | $913.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 E 1200 N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 247 E 1200 N 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 · above 40% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Frontier, NITCO.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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