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$225,437$168 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $128,400 on Nov 1, 2017

536 RIVIERA RD

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,344 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$225K
$219K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$128,400 · Nov 1, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$15,675
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$12,540
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.93%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$126,200
DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Jul 1, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$83,562
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,703 (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.$249,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPORTER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Above-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 100 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
John Simatovich Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Wheeler High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Union Township Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

536 Riviera Rd 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 85% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% 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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$170K$1M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$225,437
CheaperTypical $374,733Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 536 Riviera Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$225,43715% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16827% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²18% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac7% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than197841% of homes47% of homes

About 536 Riviera Rd

How much is 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN is $225,437 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $219,191 to $231,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Nov 1, 2017 for $128,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN built?

536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

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

How does 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,184 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 15% of them ($225,437 against a typical $374,733), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($168 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1978 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 17% 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 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Riviera Rd, Valparaiso, IN was $1,703. The county assessed it at $249,500.

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