Porter County property record for 487 E 1200 N, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 4.42 acres (192,971 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,430 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-04-34-400-006.000-010 |
| Primary APN | 64-04-34-400-006.000-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 225 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 192,971 sqft (4.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Granary | 384 sqft |
| Milk House | 168 sqft |
| Silo | 113 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 00000977917 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 23000004600 |
| Street Address | 487 E 1200 N |
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-9532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PAR IN W366.60 E894.15 S535 SE 34-37-5 4.43A |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3079 |
| Census Tract | 50107 |
487 E 1200 N 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 | 487 E 1200 N, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Pine Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $301,200 Land $64,900 Building $236,300 | $301,200 Land $64,900 Building $236,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,430.00 (+9.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,212.00 (-8.41%) | $277,000 Land $59,000 Building $218,000 | $277,000 Land $59,000 Building $218,000 |
| 2022 | $2,415.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 487 E 1200 N 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 | 2 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 487 E 1200 N is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 99.6% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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