Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$212,031$175 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

5256 INDEPENDENCE AVE

PORTAGE, IN 46368
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,209 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$212K
$200K low$225K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$729 (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.$162,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,900

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.0.45
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 256 ft²

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

M
Fegely Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Aylesworth Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Portage High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Portage Township Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46368These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.39,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,356 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

5256 Independence 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Porter County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Portage 46368
  • Older than 76% of homes in Porter County

What homes are worth in Portage 46368

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$23K$603K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Portage 46368.

How it measures up in Portage 46368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 46368.

Estimated value$212,031
CheaperTypical $266,708Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,209 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,636 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 5256 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 46368Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$212,03120% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17558% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,209 ft²26% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac86% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than196326% of homes24% of homes

About 5256 Independence Ave

How much is 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN is $212,031 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $199,540 to $224,522. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN last sell?

5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN last sold on Jun 17, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,209 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN built?

5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN is assigned to Fegely Middle School (middle), rated C-; Aylesworth Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Portage High School (high). All sit in Portage Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN compare to other homes in Portage 46368?

Among the 12,932 homes in Portage 46368, it is worth more than 20% of them ($212,031 against a typical $266,708), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($175 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,209 ft² against a typical 1,636 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1963 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 13% 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 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5256 Independence Ave, Portage, IN was $729. The county assessed it at $162,900.

More homes on Independence Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Portage 46368

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 5256 Independence Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map