Porter County property record for 78 E 55 S, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 6,351 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 8.16 acres (355,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,597 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-12-01-426-001.000-008 |
| Primary APN | 64-12-01-426-001.000-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,351 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,163 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,861 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,839 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 22 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 355,450 sqft (8.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 790 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 78 E 55 S |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-7909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MORGAN MINOR SUB 1840-A-1 LOT 1 8.16A DITCH |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN MINOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51010 |
78 E 55 S is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Porter County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 E 55 S, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-7909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201016704 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 E 55 S was $5,597, down 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Morgan Township |
| Unified School District | East Porter County School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,597.00 (-6.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $778,600 Land $198,100 Building $580,500 | $778,600 Land $198,100 Building $580,500 |
| 2024 | $6,006.00 (-29.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,522.00 (+2.35%) | $696,100 (+10.25%) Land $105,400 Building $590,700 | $696,100 (+10.25%) Land $105,400 Building $590,700 |
| 2022 | $8,326.00 | $631,400 Land $105,400 Building $526,000 | $631,400 Land $105,400 Building $526,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 E 55 S 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 E 55 S is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| NITCO Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: AT&T, Surf Internet, Xfinity.
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