Porter County property record for 686 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,730 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,461 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-03-36-329-005.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-03-36-329-005.000-023 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,730 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,532 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 00000952534 |
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| Street Address | 686 BROADWAY |
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2258 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | HASLETTS ADD W50 EX N15 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | HASLETTS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 50203 |
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 BROADWAY, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1995 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Chesterton Town |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Westchester Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,100 (+9.89%) Land $43,500 Building $67,600 | $111,100 (+9.89%) Land $43,500 Building $67,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,461.00 (-5.93%) | $101,100 (-1.27%) Land $35,900 Building $65,200 | $101,100 (-1.27%) Land $35,900 Building $65,200 |
| 2023 | $2,616.00 (+8.14%) | $102,400 Land $35,900 Building $66,500 | $102,400 Land $35,900 Building $66,500 |
| 2022 | $2,419.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 407 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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