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Last sold for $152,500 on Jun 30, 2016

509 UNION ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,420 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$152,500 · Jun 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,160 (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.$264,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$271,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,500

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

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.

E
Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46383These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.40,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.462 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,528
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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 Union 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.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Porter County
  • Among the oldest homes in Porter County

How it measures up in Valparaiso 46383

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valparaiso 46383.

Living area2,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 509 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Living areabigger than2,420 ft²74% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac20% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than18802% of homesalmost no homes

About 509 Union St

When did 509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Jun 30, 2016 for $152,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN?

509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,420 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN built?

509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN?

509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Central 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 Union St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,098 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,420 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1880 against a typical 1979). 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 Union St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Union St, Valparaiso, IN was $6,160. The county assessed it at $264,500.

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