256 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Property Records

Porter County property record for 256 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,153 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$6,597 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Transfer Sep 2026 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`64-09-24-305-012.000-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`64-09-24-305-012.000-004`
Alternative APN	`00039444389`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	16 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,153 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,450 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,153 sqft
Basement Area	767 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2018
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 33 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	530 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	256 CHICAGO ST
City	VALPARAISO
State	IN
Zip	46383-4636
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	O S W PT LOT 7 BLK 41 .1A
Legal Subdivision	WEST ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT
Legal Block	41
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	PORTER IN
Township / Civil Division	CENTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1038
Census Tract	50801

Owner

256 Chicago St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2026.

Source: Porter County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	256 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2026	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Sep 28, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 4, 2018	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2018
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2018
Prior Sale	Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201822647
Last Transfer Date	Oct 6, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000020515
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	PORTER IN
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2026
Property Address	256 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636
Document Number	0000020515
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2026
Instrument	202620515
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PORTER IN
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2026
Property Address	256 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636
Document Number	0000019727
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2026
Instrument	202619727
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PORTER IN
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2018
Property Address	256 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636
Document Number	0000022647
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2018
Instrument	22647
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	256 CHICAGO ST VALPARAISO IN 463834636, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Chicago St was $6,597, down 12.1% from the year before.

Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Porter County
County Subdivision	Center Township
Municipality	Valparaiso City
Unified School District	Valparaiso Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,597.00 (-12.11%) Homeowner's exemption	$606,800 Land $21,800 Building $585,000	$606,800 Land $21,800 Building $585,000
2024	$7,506.00 (+13.01%)
2023	$6,642.00 (+6.43%)	$552,800 Land $18,200 Building $534,600	$552,800 Land $18,200 Building $534,600
2022	$6,241.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 256 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.

Wildfire

The area around 256 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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