Porter County property record for 260 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,440 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,715 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-305-005.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-305-005.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,440 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Other |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000987357 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01000530727 |
| Street Address | 260 CHICAGO ST |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OS LOT 5 BLK 41 |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
260 Chicago St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 260 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033669 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-033669 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $382,200 Land $43,600 Building $338,600 | $382,200 Land $43,600 Building $338,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,715.00 (+12.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,196.00 (+7.2%) | $340,100 Land $36,300 Building $303,800 | $340,100 Land $36,300 Building $303,800 |
| 2022 | $3,914.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 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 260 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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