Porter County property record for 252 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,526 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,931 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-305-011.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-305-011.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,526 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Attached |
| Garage Area | 475 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000913663 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01000347700 |
| Street Address | 252 CHICAGO ST |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OS S1/2 LOT 8 BLK 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALPARAISO |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
252 Chicago St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 JOLIET RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-9204 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $241,000 Land $31,400 Building $209,600 | $241,000 Land $31,400 Building $209,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,931.00 (+11.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,319.00 (+9.49%) | $216,200 Land $26,100 Building $190,100 | $216,200 Land $26,100 Building $190,100 |
| 2022 | $4,858.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 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 252 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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