Porter County property record for 396 Brook Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,941 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-29-152-003.000-015 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-29-152-003.000-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,640 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000975018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 640629107013000015 |
| Street Address | 396 BROOK DR |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-8830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADD TO SOUTH HAVEN LOT 134 BLK 6 TCCD |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH HAVEN |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 50503 |
396 Brook Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1326 BRINDWOOD LN SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-6904 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOHN & JEAN M HARASIN |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000006776 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 396 BROOK DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8830 |
| Document Number | 0000006776 |
| Map Reference | MB1 PG200 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-006776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | VALPARAISO, IN 46385 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1326 BNNOLWOOD LN SE, DECATUR, AL 35601 |
| Document Number | 0000006777 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-006777 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 396 BROOK DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8830 |
| Document Number | 0000026373 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Document Number | 0000026373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26373 |
| Name | JOHN & JEAN M HARASIN |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 396 BROOK DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8830 |
| Document Number | 0000025558 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25558 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Portage Township |
| Unified School District | Portage Township Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 Land $33,600 Building $131,400 | $165,000 Land $33,600 Building $131,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,941.00 (+4.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,805.00 (+8.64%) | $155,000 Land $31,600 Building $123,400 | $155,000 Land $31,600 Building $123,400 |
| 2022 | $2,582.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Brook 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 396 Brook Dr is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 414 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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