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$999,510$332 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $725,000 on Apr 7, 2021

295 W THISTLE RD

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
5
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
3,010 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1000K
$915K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$725,000 · Apr 7, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,538 (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.$880,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$772,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$880,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$880,200

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.0.32
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
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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.

H
Wheeler High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Union Center Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.2 mi
M
Union Township Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Union 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

295 W Thistle 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Porter County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Valparaiso 46385
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Porter County
  • Newer than 96% 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
$172K$979K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$999,510
CheaperTypical $370,847Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,949 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 295 W Thistle Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$999,51098% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$332almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than3,010 ft²86% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac51% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than202096% of homes96% of homes

About 295 W Thistle Rd

How much is 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN is $999,510 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $914,661 to $1,084,359. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Apr 7, 2021 for $725,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,010 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN built?

295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Wheeler High School (high), rated A+; Union Center Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Union Township Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Union Township School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,174 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 98% of them ($999,510 against a typical $370,847), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($332 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,010 ft² against a typical 1,949 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2020 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than almost all 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 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 295 W Thistle Rd, Valparaiso, IN was $6,538. The county assessed it at $880,200.

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