Porter County property record for 5169 Bell Ave, Portage, IN 46368
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,386 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-05-15-332-006.000-016 |
| Primary APN | 64-05-15-332-006.000-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 625 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 338 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000942900 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 640515300035000016 |
| Street Address | 5169 BELL AVE |
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46368-3913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E50 W475 S165 NE1/4 SW 1/4 15-36-7 .19A DR471 P289 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 50501 |
5169 Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5169 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000007031 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5169 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3913 |
| Document Number | 0000007031 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-007031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 5169 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3913 |
| Document Number | 0000007032 |
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| Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-007032 |
| Name | CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Portage Township |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Township Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,200 Land $17,400 Building $111,800 | $129,200 Land $17,400 Building $111,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,386.00 (+366.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $511.00 (+252.41%) | $124,600 (+30.06%) Land $16,600 Building $108,000 | $124,600 (+30.06%) Land $16,600 Building $108,000 |
| 2022 | $145.00 | $95,800 Land $16,600 Building $79,200 | $95,800 Land $16,600 Building $79,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5169 Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2013 |
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 5169 Bell Ave 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 439 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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