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$164,769$157 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

853 AXE AVE

VALPARAISO, IN 46383
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,050 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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

$165K
$153K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$103,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,700

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Memorial Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Valparaiso High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

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

853 Axe 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 98% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Valparaiso 46383
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Porter County

What homes are worth in Valparaiso 46383

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$168K$840K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$164,769
CheaperTypical $348,307Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,897 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 853 Axe Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46383Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,7692% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15716% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac19% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194516% of homes10% of homes

About 853 Axe Ave

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

The TopHap Estimate for 853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN is $164,769 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $152,947 to $176,591. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Sep 20, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,050 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN built?

853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN?

853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A+; Memorial Elementary School (elementary), 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 853 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46383?

Among the 13,031 homes in Valparaiso 46383, it is worth more than 2% of them ($164,769 against a typical $348,307), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($157 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,897 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1945 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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