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$537,548$255 / 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 93How 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

834 OPAL DR

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,110 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.
2.08 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$538K
$501K low$574K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,017 (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.$357,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$301,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$357,600

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.2.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Above-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 140 ft²Shed · 360 ft²

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

E
Liberty Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
M
Liberty Intermediate/Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Chesterton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Duneland School Corporation

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

834 Opal Dr 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 more than 88% of homes in Porter County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of 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
$166K$830K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$537,548
CheaperTypical $346,630Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area2,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size2.08 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 834 Opal Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,54886% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25589% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,110 ft²61% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.08 ac91% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197951% of homes49% of homes

About 834 Opal Dr

How much is 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN is $537,548 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $501,245 to $573,851. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sold on May 29, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,110 square feet of living space and a 2.08-acre lot.

When was 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN built?

834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Liberty Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Liberty Intermediate/Middle School (middle), rated A; Chesterton High School (high), rated A. All sit in Duneland School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,098 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is worth more than 86% of them ($537,548 against a typical $346,630), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($255 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,110 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (2.08 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 88% 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 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 834 Opal Dr, Valparaiso, IN was $3,017. The county assessed it at $357,600.

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