Porter County property record for 5171 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.655 acres (28,556 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,395 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-05-15-178-004.000-016 |
| Primary APN | 64-05-15-178-004.000-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,556 sqft (0.655 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 236 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000938847 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 640515100086000016 |
| Street Address | 5171 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46368-2858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PAR IN SE NW DESC DR486 P362 15-36-7 .71A |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 50501 |
5171 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5171 CENTRAL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-2858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000006322 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028268 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5171 CENTRAL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-2858 |
| Document Number | 0000028268 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-028268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5171 CENTRAL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-2858 |
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 | $155,700 Land $44,800 Building $110,900 | $155,700 Land $44,800 Building $110,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,395.00 (+10.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,266.00 (+0.16%) | $137,500 Land $42,700 Building $94,800 | $137,500 Land $42,700 Building $94,800 |
| 2022 | $1,264.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5171 Central 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.
The area around 5171 Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 314 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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