Porter County property record for 56 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,924 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $407,500 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-307-010.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-307-010.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 19 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,376 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,275 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 848 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56 CHICAGO ST |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OS S110 LOT 6 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORGINAL SURV THE TOWN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
56 Chicago St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Porter County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184431 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4702 |
| Document Number | 0000004431 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-004431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 CHICAGO ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4702 |
| Document Number | 0000004432 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-004432 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Chicago St was $7,618, down 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Valparaiso City |
| Unified School District | Valparaiso Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,618.00 (-3.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $645,200 Land $40,500 Building $604,700 | $645,200 Land $40,500 Building $604,700 |
| 2024 | $7,916.00 (+10.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,164.00 (+6.64%) | $572,500 Land $33,800 Building $538,700 | $572,500 Land $33,800 Building $538,700 |
| 2022 | $6,718.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Chicago St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 56 Chicago St 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 |
|---|
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 | VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS serves 36,000 people · EPA ID IN5264029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) 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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: NITCO, Verizon.
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