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$361,998$208 / 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 94How 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

255 S 500 W

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,738 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$362K
$339K low$385K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,239 (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.$312,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$252,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$312,100

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.2.00
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
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²

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

H
Boone Grove High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Porter Lakes Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.4 mi
M
Boone Grove Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Porter Township School Corporation

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

255 S 500 W 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 more per square foot than 68% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Porter County

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
$173K$965K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$361,998
CheaperTypical $372,845Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,738 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,958 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 255 S 500 W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$361,99848% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20868% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,738 ft²36% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac88% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198851% of homes56% of homes

About 255 S 500 W

How much is 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN is $361,998 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $339,332 to $384,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN last sold on May 3, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN?

255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,738 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN built?

255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN?

255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Boone Grove High School (high), rated A-; Porter Lakes Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Boone Grove Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Porter Township School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,166 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 48% of them ($361,998 against a typical $372,845), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($208 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,738 ft² against a typical 1,958 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1988 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 60% 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 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN was $2,239. The county assessed it at $312,100.

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