Porter County property record for 5196 Bell Ave, Portage, IN 46368
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,918 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-05-15-331-038.000-016 |
| Primary APN | 64-05-15-331-038.000-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5196 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46368-3914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SAMS 1ST ADD LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 50501 |
5196 Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Porter County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5196 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202219932 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009433 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5196 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3914 |
| Document Number | 0000019932 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-019932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5196 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3914 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5196 BELL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368-3914 |
| Document Number | 0000017110 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-017110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2646 SAMUELSON RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368-2898 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 | $103,700 Land $19,800 Building $83,900 | $103,700 Land $19,800 Building $83,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,918.00 (-4.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,005.00 (+11.64%) | $99,200 Land $18,900 Building $80,300 | $99,200 Land $18,900 Building $80,300 |
| 2022 | $1,796.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5196 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 5196 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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