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$289,601$157 / 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 86How 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

557 BOND AVE

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,843 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$290K
$250K low$330K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,427 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$235,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$235,200

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.0.19
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.Yes
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Memorial Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

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%

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How this home compares

557 Bond 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 68% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Older than 98% 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$966K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$289,601
CheaperTypical $371,167Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,843 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,948 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 557 Bond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,60132% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15720% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,843 ft²42% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac14% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than19192% of homes4% of homes

About 557 Bond Ave

How much is 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN is $289,601 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $249,682 to $329,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Apr 14, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,843 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN built?

557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A-; Memorial Elementary School (elementary), 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 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,172 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 32% of them ($289,601 against a typical $371,167), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($157 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,843 ft² against a typical 1,948 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1919 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 39% 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 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 557 Bond Ave, Valparaiso, IN was $3,427. The county assessed it at $235,200.

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