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$328,791$151 / 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 93How 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 MEADOW LANE DR

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,180 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$329K
$306K low$352K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,164 (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.$305,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$305,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,500

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.0.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.GazeboShed · 144 ft²

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

E
Cooks Corners Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Valparaiso High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

253 Meadow Lane 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 88% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Porter County

What homes are worth in Valparaiso 46383

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

This home
$165K$832K

This home is worth more than 43% of 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.

Estimated value$328,791
CheaperTypical $350,273Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,904 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 253 Meadow Lane Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,79143% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15112% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,180 ft²64% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac56% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195724% of homes17% of homes

About 253 Meadow Lane Dr

How much is 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN is $328,791 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $305,976 to $351,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,180 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN built?

253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Cooks Corners Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Valparaiso High School (high); Thomas Jefferson 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 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,085 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is worth more than 43% of them ($328,791 against a typical $350,273), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($151 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,180 ft² against a typical 1,904 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1957 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 51% 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 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Meadow Lane Dr, Valparaiso, IN was $3,164. The county assessed it at $305,500.

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