1978 E 500 S, La Porte, IN 46350
OFF MARKET

1978 E 500 S
La Porte, IN 46350

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,558 sqft (on 0.97 acres)

$226,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026

$226,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,558 sqft
(on 0.97 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1970
Lot Size
0.97 acres
Living Area
1,558 sqft
Price/Sqft
$145
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1978 E 500 S, La Porte, IN. 1978 E 500 S is in La Porte, IN and in ZIP code 46350. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,558 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.97 acres and was built in 1970.
1978 E 500 S, La Porte, IN 46350 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,558 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $226,500, with a rent estimate of $1,999/month.

Home Details for 1978 E 500 S

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.97 acres

Market trends in La Porte

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$253K
$26.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$149
$4MoM
Available listings
166
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$702
Assessment$135,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1978 E 500 S

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1575 E 400 S, La Porte, IN
1.10
Single-Family Home
$154,900
09/17/25
3
1
1,264
1602 E 300 S, La Porte, IN
2.05
Single-Family Home
$225,000
04/23/26
3
1
1,128
5068 S US Highway 35, La Porte, IN
1.91
Single-Family Home
$250,000
05/29/26
2
1.5
1,408
3212 E 400 S, La Porte, IN
1.85
Single-Family Home
$290,000
05/04/26
3
2
2,047
23 W 400 S, La Porte, IN
2.27
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/25/25
3
2
1,824
456 E 650 S, La Porte, IN
1.98
Single-Family Home
$425,000
06/26/26
4
2.5
2,100
110 S Main St, Kingsbury, IN
2.01
Single-Family Home
$186,000
11/21/25
3
3
2,940
203 N Main St, Kingsbury, IN
1.95
Single-Family Home
$280,000
03/13/26
6
3.5
3,225
307 N Main St, Kingsbury, IN
1.95
Single-Family Home
$60,000
02/20/26
2
1,362
64 W Greenlawn Dr, La Porte, IN
2.32
Single-Family Home
$315,000
03/27/26
4
3
2,117

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about La Porte

At least 184 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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  • Attymarshall
    "Nice community located near major schools. Also on major school bus routes. there is a high school baseball field, high school, high school, football field and an elementary school all within walking distance."
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  • Attymarshall
    "Close to school and baseball diamond; close to high school, middle school, and elementary schools. Good place for a young family."
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  • Ken A
    "La Porte is a great community. There is a nice lake nearby and good restaurants. People like to bike, fish and jog around here."
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  • Robyn2831
    "People are always walking their dogs around, they clean up after them as well. A lot of neighbors have fenced in backyards for pets to run around. "
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  • Attymarshall
    "I grew up in this neighborhood. It has an elementary school in a high school nearby. It also has a bus line for a middle school. it is also close to both a football field and a baseball field."
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  • Ken A
    "My commute is very easy and painless. The is very little traffic and everything is close. I have nothing else to say on the matter, this is just reaching at this point, what else do you want me to say about commuting. "
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  • Attymarshall
    "Former home: that is familiar with the neighborhood as I used to be- still have good elementary and high schools in the area"
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  • K.Greasby
    "All jammed up. Speed limits too low on Lincolnway, in my opinion… Signals also not synched. More of the city’s roadways/streets could really use a GOOD re-paving job, not just a half-arsed job (sorry). "
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  • Attymarshall
    "You see frequent dog walkers . There is a walking park about 2 miles from here where they’re also a lot of dogs."
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  • Raul Rodriguez
    "In this case I want to tell the parents that although the neighborhood seems safe, it is not good to leave the children alone, it is always better to be with them."
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  • Ken A
    "There are plenty of dog owners here and the neighbors welcome them. Any dog owner will feel comfortable in this area. "
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  • Raul Rodriguez
    "I don’t talk really much with they , I just normally say Hi and that’s all , but I think that we live in a safe place . "
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  • Robyn2831
    "People walk their dogs and pick up after them. The dogs are friendly and playful. We know who belongs with each resident. "
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  • Andrewcrum1000
    "Laporte has its flaws just like any other town. It’s not to populated but it’s also not a small town. There isn’t much to do when it comes to activities however there are places nearby that aren’t to far that have plenty of options."
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  • Keela W.
    "4th of July parade, la porte County fair, 4th of july fireworks, memorial day parade, cruise nights, meth dealers on every street corner around town 24/7"
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  • Lzkrentz
    "Dogs are plentiful here. Most residents tolerate the dogs because they’re well behaved. And all dogs are leashed when they’re walked. "
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  • Gentlebreeze1970
    "I've lived here since 1991. I love being in the country while being close to town. it is fairly quiet, although you can hear rifle fire every so often."
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  • Larry W.
    "I work in Illinois so it is a long boring commute every day. That is the one downside of living where I do. Not a lot of jobs."
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  • Brandon C.
    "Its a nice place to live, plenty of things to do during the summer with alm the parks and water fronts."
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  • Samantha S.
    "Great school system, wonderful parks, lots of kids and sidewalks. Very friendly environment. Lots of kids sports. The middle school is amazing! "
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  • Micah S. B.
    "I'm sorry to say that where I live , the drugs and criminal activity is extremely bad . Every day out in the open these criminals are dealing drugs and nothing is being done . I love my City , but something has to be done ."
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  • Attymarshall
    "Many other dog walkers in the area. Very friendly. Also there are several trails where you can walk dogs and fields where you can let dogs run."
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  • Micah S. Beal
    "The Management is awesome and the Maintenance Men are good people too . Some of the neighbors are good to us and the rest were Evicted Due To Doing Illegal Drugs Ext. The police department are slow to respond to people Fornicating in front of our windows in their Vehicle in handicapped parking spot without Valid Handicap Plates or Plack . Their is an major miscommunication ."
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  • Gentlebreeze1970
    "Michigan City & La Porte are growing. We are close to Chicago and South Bend. The area has plenty of family activities, zoos, parks, lakes and more."
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  • Kristinapinette
    "dogs have room to roam in the yard and streets are quiet for walksn but neighbors leave their dogs free to accost anyone walking by. Nearby state park welcomes leashed dogs."
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  • Debrak
    "My husband and I have lived here for 15 years. We love our area that has lots of adult trees and that it’s outside of the city of LaPorte. We especially love being between both Michigan City and LaPorte. "
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  • Sandie A.
    "We moved to our neighborhood 18 years ago when there was not alot for sale on the market. We moved where we did for the elementary school. We are in a prime location where we are close to everything driving wise. The neighborhood is quiet and has really grown but with long time neighbors. It makes it a special place to call home."
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  • Kandi R.
    "Nice neighborhood. Stores and restaurants close by. Convenient location. Friendly neighbors. Minutes from work. "
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  • Tlewis618
    "job in this area. i have family out here. but ive lived in laporte county all my life quite place. great place to visit"
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