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$237,149$169 / 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 87How 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

5720 INDEPENDENCE AVE

PORTAGE, IN 46368
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,400 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$237K
$207K low$267K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,608 (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.$287,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,500

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.4 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.0.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
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

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.

E
Central Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Willowcreek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Portage High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Portage Township Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46368These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.39,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,356 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

5720 Independence 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 79% of homes in Porter County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Porter County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Portage 46368
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Portage 46368

What homes are worth in Portage 46368

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

This home
$34K$646K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Portage 46368.

How it measures up in Portage 46368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 46368.

Estimated value$237,149
CheaperTypical $265,014Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 5720 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 46368Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,14934% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16956% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²37% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac89% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than200689% of homes86% of homes

About 5720 Independence Ave

How much is 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN is $237,149 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $206,811 to $267,487. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN last sell?

5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN last sold on Sep 5, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN built?

5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN is assigned to Central Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Willowcreek Middle School (middle), rated C-; Portage High School (high). All sit in Portage Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN compare to other homes in Portage 46368?

Among the 12,932 homes in Portage 46368, it is worth more than 34% of them ($237,149 against a typical $265,014), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($169 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2006 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 21% 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 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5720 Independence Ave, Portage, IN was $2,608. The county assessed it at $287,500.

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