501 Francis St, Porter (Chesterton), IN 46304 Property Records

Porter County property record for 501 Francis St, Porter, IN 46304

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.498 acres (21,736 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$215,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$3,295 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN64-03-35-203-002.000-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN64-03-35-203-002.000-026
Alternative APNs
  • 640335203008000026
  • 11000019279
  • 00000956765

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,872 sqft Living Area
Basement Area384 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleOther
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,736 sqft (0.498 acres)
Lot Dimensions161 ft deep x 135 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number00000956765
Old Parcel Number640335203008000026
Street Address501 FRANCIS ST
CityPORTER
StateIN
Zip46304-1712
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCALUMET PARK 1ST ADD LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionCALUMET PARK 1ST ADD
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionPORTER IN
Township / Civil DivisionWESTCHESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract50302

Owner

Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address501 FRANCIS ST, PORTER, IN 46304-1712
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 6, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
OLD NATIONAL BANK
Mar 1, 2021Administrator's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 9, 2009
Deed Document Number0000006846
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPORTER IN
Property Address501 FRANCIS ST, PORTER, IN 46304-1712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address501 FRANCIS ST, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-1712

Mortgage

Document Number0000018457
DateNov 6, 2023
Instrument2023-018457
Lender
NameOLD NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCRETE, IL 60417
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term119 Months
DueOct 15, 2033

March 2021: Administrator's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeAdministrator's Deed
JurisdictionPORTER IN
Recording DateMar 1, 2021
Property Address501 FRANCIS ST, PORTER, IN 46304-1712
Document Number0000006846
Map ReferenceMR 14 PG 418
Instrument DateJan 25, 2021
Instrument2021-006846
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressIN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address501 FRANCIS ST, PORTER, IN 46304-1712

Mortgage

Document Number0000006847
DateMar 1, 2021
Instrument2021-006847
Lender
NameNOVUS HOME MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyPorter County
County SubdivisionWestchester Township
MunicipalityPorter Town
Unified School DistrictDuneland School Corporation (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$282,400 (+1.66%) Land $48,600 Building $233,800$282,400 (+1.66%) Land $48,600 Building $233,800
2024$3,295.00 (+6.02%)
2023$3,108.00 (+5.79%)$277,800 Land $45,300 Building $232,500$277,800 Land $45,300 Building $232,500
2022$2,938.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2025)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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