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$675,078$252 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

420 FORESTWOOD DR

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,680 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$675K
$630K low$720K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,382 (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.$654,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$578,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$654,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$654,000

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.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.48
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

Transaction History(4)

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 · 1.9 mi
M
Union Township Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Union Center Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

420 Forestwood 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Porter County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% 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
$172K$969K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$675,078
CheaperTypical $374,210Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$252
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area2,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,959 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 420 Forestwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$675,07892% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25289% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,680 ft²79% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac62% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199155% of homes60% of homes

About 420 Forestwood Dr

How much is 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN is $675,078 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $630,343 to $719,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Dec 10, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,680 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN built?

420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

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

How does 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,180 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 92% of them ($675,078 against a typical $374,210), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($252 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,680 ft² against a typical 1,959 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1991 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 95% 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 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Forestwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN was $4,382. The county assessed it at $654,000.

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