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$233,248$120 / 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

54 LOCUST ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,950 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.
3,180 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$233K
$224K low$242K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,260 (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.$231,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$231,500

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.0.07
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

54 Locust 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 87% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Among the smallest lots in Porter County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Porter County

What homes are worth in Valparaiso 46383

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

This home
$168K$817K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Valparaiso 46383.

How it measures up in Valparaiso 46383

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

Estimated value$233,248
CheaperTypical $349,937Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 54 Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,24813% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1202% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,950 ft²53% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,180 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than19208% of homes4% of homes

About 54 Locust St

How much is 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN is $233,248 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $224,059 to $242,437. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Aug 11, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN?

54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,950 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN built?

54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN?

54 Locust 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 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,094 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is worth more than 13% of them ($233,248 against a typical $349,937), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($120 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,950 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1920 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 19% 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 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Locust St, Valparaiso, IN was $2,260. The county assessed it at $231,500.

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