Porter County property record for 609 Old Forge Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,434 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,464 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-31-480-010.000-015 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-31-480-010.000-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,434 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 609 OLD FORGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-8250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH HAVEN 5TH ADD UNIT 4 LOT 1751 TCCD DR419 P35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH HAVEN 5TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1751 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 50505 |
609 Old Forge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Porter County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 OLD FORGE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161176 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 609 OLD FORGE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8250 |
| Document Number | 0000010382 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610382 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 OLD FORGE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8250 |
| Document Number | 0000010382, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610382 |
| Name | GOODLEAP LLC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Old Forge Rd was $1,464, down 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Portage Township |
| Unified School District | Portage Township Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,464.00 (-5.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,700 Land $31,500 Building $175,200 | $206,700 Land $31,500 Building $175,200 |
| 2024 | $1,556.00 (+7.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,445.00 (+1.19%) | $185,400 Land $29,700 Building $155,700 | $185,400 Land $29,700 Building $155,700 |
| 2022 | $1,428.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 Old Forge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 609 Old Forge Rd 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 | 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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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