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$26,052
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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

SANDALWOOD DR

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
0
Baths
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$26K
$22K low$30K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$26,052
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$20,842

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$673 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$28,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
66
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
41
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPORTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Shed · 192 ft²

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.

E
John Simatovich Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Wheeler High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Union Township Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Union Township School Corporation

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Sandalwood 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Porter County

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
$169K$1M

This home is worth less than almost all 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$26,052
CheaperTypical $373,565Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How Sandalwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Estimated valuepricier than$26,052almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than199766% of homes70% of homes

About Sandalwood Dr

How much is Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN is $26,052 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $22,144 to $29,959. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Jan 12, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN built?

Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to John Simatovich Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Wheeler High School (high), rated A+; Union Township Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Union Township School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,180 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is worth more than almost none of them ($26,052 against a typical $373,565), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1997 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Porter County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for Sandalwood Dr, Valparaiso, IN was $673. The county assessed it at $28,600.

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