Porter County property record for 985 E Porter Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,939 sqft · built 1866 |
| Lot Size | 2.55 acres (111,078 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,158 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-07-06-202-001.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-07-06-202-001.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,939 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,419 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,939 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1866 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1866 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 111,078 sqft (2.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 985 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-9109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PAR IN W1/2 NE AS DESC DR395 P442 S OF PORTER AVE 6-36-5 2.55A ANXD |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 50203 |
Source: Porter County records, as of March 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 E PORTER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9109 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2022 | Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202224963 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029090 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 985 E PORTER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9109 |
| Document Number | 0000024963 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-024963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3901 W DUNES HWY, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-6607 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 985 E PORTER AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9109 |
| Document Number | 0000029090 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29090 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1610 COBBLESTONE CT CHESTERTON IN 463043127, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-3127 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 | $290,100 (+10.22%) Land $68,100 Building $222,000 | $290,100 (+10.22%) Land $68,100 Building $222,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,158.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,984.00 (-30.35%) | $263,200 (+6.04%) Land $63,100 Building $200,100 | $263,200 (+6.04%) Land $63,100 Building $200,100 |
| 2022 | $8,592.00 | $248,200 Land $63,100 Building $185,100 | $248,200 Land $63,100 Building $185,100 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 99.8% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 57 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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