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$220,279$172 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1247 CASTLE ST

CHESTERTON, IN 46304
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,280 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$220K
$215K low$226K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,947 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$183,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPORTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 253 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Newton Yost Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.8 mi
M
Westchester Intermediate/Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Chesterton High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Duneland School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46304These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.440 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,966
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1247 Castle St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Chesterton 46304
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Chesterton 46304
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Chesterton 46304
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Chesterton 46304
  • Older than 77% of homes in Porter County

What homes are worth in Chesterton 46304

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$161K$907K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Chesterton 46304.

How it measures up in Chesterton 46304

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chesterton 46304.

Estimated value$220,279
CheaperTypical $341,948Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size1.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 1247 Castle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChesterton 46304Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,27912% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17228% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²19% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.16 ac84% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than196229% of homes23% of homes

About 1247 Castle St

How much is 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN is $220,279 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $214,975 to $225,583. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN last sell?

1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN?

1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 1.16-acre lot.

When was 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN built?

1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN?

1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN is assigned to Newton Yost Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Westchester Intermediate/Middle School (middle), rated A; Chesterton High School (high). All sit in Duneland School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN compare to other homes in Chesterton 46304?

Among the 10,027 homes in Chesterton 46304, it is worth more than 12% of them ($220,279 against a typical $341,948), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($172 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,828 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (1.16 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1962 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 15% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1247 Castle St, Chesterton, IN was $3,947. The county assessed it at $183,500.

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