Porter County property record for 6 Franklin St, Porter, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $241,400 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-03-35-258-005.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 64-03-35-258-005.000-026 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,956 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 938 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN (VILLAGE) OF HAGEMAN LOT 8 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAGEMAN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 50302 |
6 Franklin St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Porter County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6018 WALLACE RD, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2651 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 202312075 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6 FRANKLIN ST, PORTER, IN 46304-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000012075 |
| Map Reference | MR C PG 283 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-012075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6018 WALLACE RD, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2651 |
| Document Number | 0000012076 |
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| Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-012076 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6 FRANKLIN ST, PORTER, IN 46304-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000008640 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 120 N RAILROAD ST MONTICELLO IN 479602031, MONTICELLO, IN 47960-2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6 Franklin St was $5,666, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Westchester Township |
| Municipality | Porter Town |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,666.00 (+8.56%) | $238,800 Land $18,500 Building $220,300 | $238,800 Land $18,500 Building $220,300 |
| 2024 | $5,219.00 (+5.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,956.00 (+7.13%) | $221,600 (+7.31%) Land $17,300 Building $204,300 | $221,600 (+7.31%) Land $17,300 Building $204,300 |
| 2022 | $4,626.00 | $206,500 Land $17,300 Building $189,200 | $206,500 Land $17,300 Building $189,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 6 Franklin St is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 63% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 238 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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