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$350,688$188 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

537 EMERALD DR

CHESTERTON, IN 46304
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,867 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$351K
$336K low$365K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,878 (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.$347,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$347,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
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, Attached

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Westchester Intermediate/Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Chesterton High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

537 Emerald Dr 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Porter County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Porter County

What homes are worth in Chesterton 46304

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

This home
$170K$1M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Chesterton 46304.

How it measures up in Chesterton 46304

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

Estimated value$350,688
CheaperTypical $344,488Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,867 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 537 Emerald Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChesterton 46304Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$350,68852% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18843% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,867 ft²52% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac17% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than202095% of homes97% of homes

About 537 Emerald Dr

How much is 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN is $350,688 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $336,376 to $365,000. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN last sell?

537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN last sold on Oct 6, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN?

537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,867 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN built?

537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN?

537 Emerald Dr, 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 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN compare to other homes in Chesterton 46304?

Among the 10,022 homes in Chesterton 46304, it is worth more than 52% of them ($350,688 against a typical $344,488), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($188 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,867 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2020 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 57% 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 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Emerald Dr, Chesterton, IN was $3,878. The county assessed it at $347,200.

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