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$270,067$225 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $242,967 on May 14, 2024

5501 SAPPHIRE ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
2
Baths
1,201 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$270K
$260K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$242,967 · May 14, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,989 (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.$257,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,600

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.0.11
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.Central
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
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.Extra Front

Transaction History(3)

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
Flint Lake Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 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

5501 Sapphire 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 75% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Porter County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Porter County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Valparaiso 46383

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
$169K$811K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$270,067
CheaperTypical $346,622Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,201 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,895 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 5501 Sapphire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,06725% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22575% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,201 ft²15% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac7% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than201796% of homes94% of homes

About 5501 Sapphire St

How much is 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN is $270,067 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $260,068 to $280,066. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN last sold on May 14, 2024 for $242,967, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN?

5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN has 2 bathrooms, 1,201 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN built?

5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN?

5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Flint Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Valparaiso High School (high), rated A+; Thomas Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Valparaiso Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,098 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is worth more than 25% of them ($270,067 against a typical $346,622), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($225 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,201 ft² against a typical 1,895 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2017 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 32% 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 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 Sapphire St, Valparaiso, IN was $1,989. The county assessed it at $257,600.

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