ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-01
ZIP 46304 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
118 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46304 (Chesterton), Indiana. Sourced directly from Porter County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 27.9% absentee owners — share of 46304 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $277,000 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 50.8% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46304.
- 205-day median resolution time — cases move slowly in this ZIP.
- 11.0% post-filing sale rate — share of 46304 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 60 | 50.8% |
| Foreclosure | 25 | 21.2% |
| Probate / Estate | 25 | 21.2% |
| Guardianship | 8 | 6.8% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q4 | 3 |
| 2025-Q1 | 4 |
| 2025-Q2 | 4 |
| 2025-Q3 | 10 |
| 2025-Q4 | 2 |
| 2026-Q1 | 18 |
| 2026-Q2 | 32 |
| 2026-Q3 | 23 |
Property values in ZIP 46304
Based on 111 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46304
43.6% of tracked cases (48 of 110) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 205 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 24 |
| Dismissed | 11 |
| Settled / consent order | 7 |
| Sheriff sale | 6 |
Post-filing property sales
11.0% of trackable properties in ZIP 46304 (13 of 118) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $222,000. Median time from filing to sale: 218 days. 62% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46304 (Chesterton) falls within Porter County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Porter County Intelligence Report · Porter County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46303 · 46307 · 46311 · 46312 · 46319.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46304?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 118 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46304 in Chesterton, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Porter County court dockets and include: Divorce (60), Foreclosure (25), Probate / Estate (25). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46304?+
In ZIP 46304, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (60, 50.8%); Foreclosure (25, 21.2%); Probate / Estate (25, 21.2%); Guardianship (8, 6.8%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46304 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46304 is $277,000, based on 111 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $181,000 to $410,100 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46304?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46304 resolve in a median of 205 days, moving over an extended timeline. 43.6% of tracked cases (48 of 110) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46304 sell after a court filing?+
11.0% of trackable properties in ZIP 46304 (13 of 118) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $222,000. Sales close a median of 218 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46304 have absentee owners?+
27.9% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46304 have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee or out-of-state owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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