All Brick 4-bedroom, 2 bath ranch on a half-acre lot with fenced yard. Home features a brand-new roof, new gutters with gutter guards, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and two beautifully remodeled bathrooms, including walk-in showers and a soaking tub. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet, hardwood, and tile flooring throughout the main living areas. Additional highlights include an in-law suite, two fireplaces -main level and a full basement with excellent potential for finishing. Most of the home has been updated; just a few cosmetic touches are needed to complete it.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Geri Rose• Century 21 Affiliated
•219-405-4112 (broker)
Bought with Fernando Alanis• Listing Leaders Northwest
•219-961-5478 (broker)
•erik.hoelzeman@listingleadersnw.com (broker)
Bought with Fernando Alanis• Listing Leaders Northwest
All brick ranch with basement and attached in-law apt! Main level offers large living room with fireplace and built-in book shelves - updated eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets & sliders to patio, 3 bdrms & bath with walk-in shower and in-law apt added in 89 which includes 1 bdrm, living room, laundry, full bath and kitchen with door to back yard, partially finished basement offers large rec-room with fireplace, C/A, plaster walls, HW under some carpet, alarm system, shed & 1 car finished garage on 140x178 lot with mature trees!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,264 (+0.6%)
$56,900 + $269,500
$326,400
2023
$3,245 (+11.3%)
$54,700 + $269,300
$324,000
2022
$2,916 (+18.0%)
$54,700 + $237,200
$291,900
2021
$2,472 (+10.6%)
$54,700 + $190,800
$245,500
2020
$2,236 (+4.0%)
$47,400 + $174,500
$221,900
2019
$2,151 (+2.8%)
$47,400 + $166,000
$213,400
2018
$2,091 (+1.8%)
$47,400 + $159,200
$206,600
2017
$2,054 (+2.7%)
$59,000 + $138,400
$197,400
2016
$1,999 (+3.4%)
$59,000 + $138,400
$197,400
2015
$1,933 (−28.8%)
$57,000 + $133,800
$190,800
2013
$2,713
$59,700 + $131,800
$191,500
Tax history for 6490 Old Porter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,264 (+0.6%)
$56,900 + $269,500
$326,400
2023
$3,245 (+11.3%)
$54,700 + $269,300
$324,000
2022
$2,916 (+18.0%)
$54,700 + $237,200
$291,900
2021
$2,472 (+10.6%)
$54,700 + $190,800
$245,500
2020
$2,236 (+4.0%)
$47,400 + $174,500
$221,900
2019
$2,151 (+2.8%)
$47,400 + $166,000
$213,400
2018
$2,091 (+1.8%)
$47,400 + $159,200
$206,600
2017
$2,054 (+2.7%)
$59,000 + $138,400
$197,400
2016
$1,999 (+3.4%)
$59,000 + $138,400
$197,400
2015
$1,933 (−28.8%)
$57,000 + $133,800
$190,800
2013
$2,713
$59,700 + $131,800
$191,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
140 ft.
Lot depth
178 ft.
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Porter County
APN
640501481027000016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R2
Low Density Residential District
The R2 district low density residential is intended to provide a land use category for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
Tax Legal Description: PLEASANT MEADOWS UNREC LOTS 134 & 135
Tax Annual Amount: $3,264
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Water Available, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Porter County
APN: 640501481027000016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
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Schools
Crisman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Willowcreek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Portage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$306,000 – $370,000
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