Porter County property record for 474 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,680 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-03-36-258-005.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-03-36-258-005.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,362 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,822 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,362 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 474 EMERALD DR |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2091 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOUCH OF GREEN PUD LOT 5 .135A |
| Legal Subdivision | TOUCH OF GREEN PUD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 50203 |
474 Emerald Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Porter County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 474 EMERALD DR, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2091 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2023 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231162 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 474 EMERALD DR, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2091 |
| Document Number | 0000001162 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2005-033445 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-001162 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 474 EMERALD DR, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2091 |
| Document Number | 0000001163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-001163 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 474 EMERALD DR, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2091 |
| Document Number | 0000001161 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2005-033445 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-001161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11933 JUNIPER HILLS CT, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-8628 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Chesterton Town |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Westchester Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,700 Land $48,700 Building $201,000 | $249,700 Land $48,700 Building $201,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,680.00 (+4.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,566.00 (-27.82%) | $232,500 (+8.9%) Land $45,100 Building $187,400 | $232,500 (+8.9%) Land $45,100 Building $187,400 |
| 2022 | $3,555.00 | $213,500 Land $45,100 Building $168,400 | $213,500 Land $45,100 Building $168,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 474 Emerald Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 474 Emerald 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 309 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| NITCO Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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