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$256,313$123 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on Sep 25, 2025

789 FOX RIVER RD

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,076 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$256K
$234K low$279K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Sep 25, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$57,563
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$46,050
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.77%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$198,750
DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Sep 25, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,726 (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.$237,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,200

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.0.25
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed

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
Saylor Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Portage High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Willowcreek Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

789 Fox River 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 75% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Older than 84% 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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$169K$1M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$256,313
CheaperTypical $373,565Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 789 Fox River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,31325% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1235% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,076 ft²56% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac34% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than196316% of homes24% of homes

About 789 Fox River Rd

How much is 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN is $256,313 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $233,916 to $278,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Sep 25, 2025 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,076 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN built?

789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Saylor Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Portage High School (high), rated C-; Willowcreek Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Portage Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,180 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 25% of them ($256,313 against a typical $373,565), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($123 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,076 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1963 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 28% 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 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 789 Fox River Rd, Valparaiso, IN was $1,726. The county assessed it at $237,200.

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