Porter County property record for 545 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,928 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-05-302-011.000-019 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-05-302-011.000-019 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000925475 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 03000121401 |
| Street Address | 545 MCCOOL RD |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-8137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SALT CREEK VALLEY COMMONS 2ND ADD LOT 2238 TCCD |
| Legal Subdivision | SALT CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 2238 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 51006 |
The current owner of 545 McCool Rd acquired it in April 2014.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 MCCOOL RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000005892 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 545 MCCOOL RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000014992 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-014992 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 3, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union Township School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $272,200 Land $35,900 Building $236,300 | $272,200 Land $35,900 Building $236,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,928.00 (+10.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,746.00 (+1.93%) | $229,900 Land $28,200 Building $201,700 | $229,900 Land $28,200 Building $201,700 |
| 2022 | $1,713.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 McCool Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 Claims | 3 (1990–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 545 McCool Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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