Porter County property record for 253 E Engel Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.412 acres (17,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,140 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-10-20-476-005.000-020 |
| Primary APN | 64-10-20-476-005.000-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,990 sqft (0.412 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Lean-To | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Account Number | 00000929695 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 641020402032000020 |
| Street Address | 253 E ENGEL DR |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-8335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS SUB SEC F LOT 127 DITCH DR389 P511 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 51009 |
253 E Engel Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E ENGEL DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-8335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 253 E ENGEL DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-8335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020448 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-020448 |
| Name | CU MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CROWN POINT, IN 46307 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 82 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2025 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Unified School District | East Porter County School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,300 Land $39,000 Building $277,300 | $316,300 Land $39,000 Building $277,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,140.00 (-2.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,192.00 (-0.5%) | $312,800 Land $37,500 Building $275,300 | $312,800 Land $37,500 Building $275,300 |
| 2022 | $2,203.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 E Engel Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 253 E Engel Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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