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8 N 281 W

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,434 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$3,932 (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.$518,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$446,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$518,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$518,300

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.1.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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.Garage, Attached

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
Heavilin Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Valparaiso High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Valparaiso Community 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

8 N 281 W 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Porter County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Porter County

How it measures up in Valparaiso 46385

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valparaiso 46385.

Living area2,434 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,962 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 8 N 281 W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Living areabigger than2,434 ft²71% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac77% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than202197% of homes98% of homes

About 8 N 281 W

When did 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Sep 1, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN?

8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,434 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN built?

8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN?

8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Heavilin Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A+; Valparaiso High School (high). All sit in Valparaiso Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,161 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,434 ft² against a typical 1,962 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2021 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 N 281 W, Valparaiso, IN was $3,932. The county assessed it at $518,300.

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