Porter County property record for 617 Old Forge Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,596 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-31-480-006.000-015 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-31-480-006.000-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000974861 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 640631478088000015 |
| Street Address | 617 OLD FORGE RD |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46385-8250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH HAVEN 5TH UNIT 4 LOT 1755 TCCD |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH HAVEN 5TH |
| Legal Lot Number | 1755 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 50505 |
The current owner of 617 Old Forge Rd acquired it in June 2005.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 OLD FORGE RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000016351 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $195,000 Land $27,000 Building $168,000 | $195,000 Land $27,000 Building $168,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,596.00 (+6.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,492.00 (+1.7%) | $189,700 Land $25,600 Building $164,100 | $189,700 Land $25,600 Building $164,100 |
| 2022 | $1,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 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 617 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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