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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $339,150 on Aug 27, 2026

501 WABASH AVE

CHESTERTON, IN 46304
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,238 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$339,150 · Aug 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,957 (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.$431,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$384,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$431,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyPORTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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.Hot Water
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Westchester Intermediate/Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Chesterton High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Brummitt Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.0 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

501 Wabash Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Porter County

How it measures up in Chesterton 46304

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chesterton 46304.

Living area4,238 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 501 Wabash Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChesterton 46304Porter County
Living areabigger than4,238 ft²96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac45% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than19268% of homes5% of homes

About 501 Wabash Ave

When did 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN last sell?

501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN last sold on Aug 27, 2026 for $339,150, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN?

501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,238 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN built?

501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN?

501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN is assigned to Westchester Intermediate/Middle School (middle), rated A; Chesterton High School (high); Brummitt Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Duneland School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN compare to other homes in Chesterton 46304?

Among the 10,022 homes in Chesterton 46304, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,238 ft² against a typical 1,831 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1926 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN was $4,957. The county assessed it at $431,800.

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