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Last sold for $120,000 on Apr 27, 2023

156 INSTITUTE ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,236 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Apr 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,760 (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.$511,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$479,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$511,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$511,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
75
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
41
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46383These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.40,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.462 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,528
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

156 Institute 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Porter County
  • Among the newest homes in Valparaiso 46383

How it measures up in Valparaiso 46383

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valparaiso 46383.

Living area2,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 156 Institute St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Living areabigger than2,236 ft²67% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac6% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 156 Institute St

When did 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Apr 27, 2023 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN?

156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,236 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN built?

156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN?

156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A-; Valparaiso High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Valparaiso Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,098 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is bigger than 67% of them (2,236 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Institute St, Valparaiso, IN was $11,760. The county assessed it at $511,600.

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