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$377,096$134 / 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 94How 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

608 ACADEMY ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,816 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
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

$377K
$354K low$400K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,850 (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.$432,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$361,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$432,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$432,300

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.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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 · 0.1 mi
E
Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

608 Academy 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Porter County
  • Among the oldest 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
$167K$813K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$377,096
CheaperTypical $345,959Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 608 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$377,09659% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1345% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,816 ft²85% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac58% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homesalmost no homes

About 608 Academy St

How much is 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN is $377,096 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $353,778 to $400,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN?

608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,816 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN built?

608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN?

608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A-; Central 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 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,097 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is worth more than 59% of them ($377,096 against a typical $345,959), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($134 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,816 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 63% 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 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN was $4,850. The county assessed it at $432,300.

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