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$171,784$161 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $131,670 on Nov 4, 2020

709 RIDGEFIELD RD

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,064 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$172K
$162K low$181K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$131,670 · Nov 4, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,040 (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.$172,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$172,000

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.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 80 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
South Haven Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Portage High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Willowcreek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Portage Township 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

709 Ridgefield Rd 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 98% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 82% 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.

This home
$171K$938K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$171,784
CheaperTypical $371,469Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,957 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 709 Ridgefield Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,7842% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16125% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²6% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac18% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than196518% of homes27% of homes

About 709 Ridgefield Rd

How much is 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN is $171,784 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $162,182 to $181,386. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Nov 4, 2020 for $131,670, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN built?

709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to South Haven Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Portage High School (high); Willowcreek Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Portage Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,104 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 2% of them ($171,784 against a typical $371,469), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($161 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,957 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1965 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 4% 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 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 709 Ridgefield Rd, Valparaiso, IN was $3,040. The county assessed it at $172,000.

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