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$183,936$179 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

509 CENTER ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,025 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$184K
$179K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,684 (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.$159,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,400

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.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 70 ft²

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

E
Memorial Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

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

509 Center St 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 less than 96% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Older than 91% 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.

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$168K$951K

This home is worth more than 4% 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$183,936
CheaperTypical $369,456Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,958 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 509 Center St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$183,9364% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17941% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,025 ft²5% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19569% of homes17% of homes

About 509 Center St

How much is 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN is $183,936 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $178,972 to $188,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN?

509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,025 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN built?

509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN?

509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A-; Valparaiso High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Valparaiso Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,172 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 4% of them ($183,936 against a typical $369,456), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($179 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,025 ft² against a typical 1,958 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1956 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 6% 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 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Center St, Valparaiso, IN was $3,684. The county assessed it at $159,400.

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