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5723 INDEPENDENCE AVE

PORTAGE, IN 46368
0
Baths
2.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$338 (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.$16,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,900

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.114 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPORTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.97
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Extra Front

Transaction History(2)

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 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Portage High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

5723 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Portage 46368
  • Older than 88% 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.

Lot size2.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 5723 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 46368Porter County
Lot sizebigger than2.97 acalmost all homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than195512% of homes16% of homes

About 5723 Independence Ave

When did 5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN last sell?

5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN last sold on Sep 18, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN built?

5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

What schools serve 5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN is assigned to Central Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Willowcreek Middle School (middle), rated B-; Portage High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Portage Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN compare to other homes in Portage 46368?

Among the 12,948 homes in Portage 46368, its lot is bigger than almost all of them (2.97 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1955 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5723 Independence Ave, Portage, IN was $338. The county assessed it at $16,900.

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