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$341,352$190 / 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 96How 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

253 E TRATEBAS RD

CHESTERTON, IN 46304
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,796 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$341K
$329K low$354K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,971 (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.$366,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$251,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$366,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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.5.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Jackson Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.0 mi
H
Chesterton High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Liberty Intermediate/Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.1 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

253 E Tratebas Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Chesterton 46304
  • Older than 78% 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.

This home
$162K$987K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$341,352
CheaperTypical $342,720Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,796 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 253 E Tratebas Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChesterton 46304Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$341,35249% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19045% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,796 ft²48% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac96% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than196128% of homes22% of homes

About 253 E Tratebas Rd

How much is 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN is $341,352 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $328,584 to $354,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN last sell?

253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN?

253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,796 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN built?

253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN?

253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN is assigned to Jackson Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Chesterton High School (high); Liberty Intermediate/Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Duneland School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN compare to other homes in Chesterton 46304?

Among the 10,022 homes in Chesterton 46304, it is worth more than 49% of them ($341,352 against a typical $342,720), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($190 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,796 ft² against a typical 1,831 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (5 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1961 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 54% 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 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 E Tratebas Rd, Chesterton, IN was $5,971. The county assessed it at $366,500.

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