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945 S 5TH ST

CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Building report
0
Baths
25,809 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,505 (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.$147,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyPORTER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Gazebo

Transaction History(3)

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
Bailly Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Westchester Intermediate/Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Chesterton High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Duneland School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46304These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.27,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.440 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,966
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

945 S 5th St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Chesterton 46304
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Porter County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Porter County

How it measures up in Chesterton 46304

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chesterton 46304.

Living area25,809 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,836 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 945 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChesterton 46304Porter County
Living areabigger than25,809 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac25% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than19257% of homes5% of homes

About 945 S 5th St

When did 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN last sell?

945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN last sold on Jan 26, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN?

945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN has 25,809 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN built?

945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN?

945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN is assigned to Bailly Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Westchester Intermediate/Middle School (middle), rated A; Chesterton High School (high). All sit in Duneland School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN compare to other homes in Chesterton 46304?

Among the 9,986 homes in Chesterton 46304, it is bigger than almost all of them (25,809 ft² against a typical 1,836 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1925 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 945 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN was $3,505. The county assessed it at $147,600.

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