Porter County property record for 519 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,968 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-04-31-362-011.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-04-31-362-011.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 519 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MORGAN PARK LOTS 16 & 17 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN PARK |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4032 |
| Census Tract | 50203 |
519 E Porter Ave is held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Porter County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 BOWSER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2507 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006098 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 519 E PORTER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2543 |
| Document Number | 0000006098 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 517 BOWSER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2507 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 519 E PORTER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2543 |
| Document Number | 0000006053 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Instrument | 20266053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 517 BOWSER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2507 |
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 | $216,800 Land $36,800 Building $180,000 | $216,800 Land $36,800 Building $180,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,968.00 (-0.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,974.00 (-0.1%) | $133,200 Land $31,800 Building $101,400 | $133,200 Land $31,800 Building $101,400 |
| 2022 | $2,977.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 E Porter Ave 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 519 E Porter 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 57 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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