Porter County property record for 251 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,705 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-308-011.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-308-011.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000915767 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01000532300 |
| Street Address | 251 CHICAGO ST |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OS N1/2 LOT 1 BLK 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALPARAISO |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
251 Chicago St is held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 528 W 100 N, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9232 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000016510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004630 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 251 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4635 |
| Document Number | 0000004630 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-004630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 528 W 100 N, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9232 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Valparaiso City |
| Unified School District | Valparaiso Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,700 Land $31,400 Building $161,300 | $192,700 Land $31,400 Building $161,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,705.00 (+10.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,248.00 (+8.09%) | $172,500 Land $26,100 Building $146,400 | $172,500 Land $26,100 Building $146,400 |
| 2022 | $3,930.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Chicago St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 251 Chicago St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS serves 36,000 people · EPA ID IN5264029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) 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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: NITCO, Verizon.
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