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$272,248$242 / 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 96How 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

853 AVONDALE AVE

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,123 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$272K
$261K low$283K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,908 (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.$284,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.54
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 90 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Northview Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Valparaiso High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

853 Avondale Ave 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 71% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Porter County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 93% 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
$175K$974K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$272,248
CheaperTypical $373,352Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,123 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 853 Avondale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,24829% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24285% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,123 ft²10% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac65% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than19517% of homes13% of homes

About 853 Avondale Ave

How much is 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN is $272,248 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $261,403 to $283,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Jan 23, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,123 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN built?

853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Northview Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), 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 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,172 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than 29% of them ($272,248 against a typical $373,352), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($242 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,123 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1951 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 33% 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 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Avondale Ave, Valparaiso, IN was $2,908. The county assessed it at $284,500.

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