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$313,162$139 / 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 86How 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

1780 FERNHILL DR

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,248 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$313K
$269K low$358K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,256 (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.$271,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$230,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$271,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPorter
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1956
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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
Northview Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Valparaiso High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46385These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.44,677
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.538 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,098
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,747
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

1780 Fernhill Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Valparaiso 46385

What homes are worth in Valparaiso 46385

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

This home
$171K$951K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Valparaiso 46385.

How it measures up in Valparaiso 46385

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valparaiso 46385.

Estimated value$313,162
CheaperTypical $372,118Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1780 Fernhill Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$313,16237% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13911% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,248 ft²63% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac21% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than19486% of homes11% of homes

About 1780 Fernhill Dr

How much is 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN is $313,162 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $268,632 to $357,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Dec 15, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,248 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN built?

1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Northview Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Valparaiso High School (high); Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Valparaiso Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,165 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 37% of them ($313,162 against a typical $372,118), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($139 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,248 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1948 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 45% 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 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1780 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN was $6,256. The county assessed it at $271,300.

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