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5489 Clem Rd, Portage, IN, 46368

3beds
2baths
1,437sqft
$265,000
$184price/sqft
$1,908/moest. monthly cost
$76,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Take a look at this "bigger than it looks" ranch. Home has a full basement, and newer roof, siding, and electrical. Home has boiler heat, but Central Air has been added. Seller is motivated, and will consider all offers. This is a great home for a large family. With some personal touches, and a little TLC, this house can become a home. Home is on over an acre of land, but still has the conveniences of public utilities. Assessor states this is a 2 car garage, but it is a large 1 car. This home also has a bomb shelter. Earnest money to be held by Fidelity National Title. *As per the assessor site, the home is on 1.52 acres, and there is an additional 1.1 acres, that goes with the home.

Getting Around

4
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
13
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10
4/10
Portage High SchoolGrades 9-123.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fixer
  • Year built: 1956

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
  • Laundry features: Other

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Other,Partially Finished

Bedroom2

  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0

Bedroom3

  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Other
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Basement,Other,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 1,437

Heating

  • Heating features: Other,Hot Water

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,437
  • Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft

Kitchen

  • Area: 209
  • Dimensions: 9.5 x 22.0

Living Room

  • Area: 340
  • Dimensions: 20.0 x 17.0

Primary Bedroom

  • Area: 182
  • Dimensions: 13.0 x 14.0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 640510279002000016
  • Special condition: Standard,None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Front Porch
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 2.50 Acres
  • Features: Other

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Other,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties

Flood
Snowstorm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,339$16,068
Home Insurance *$150$1,800
Property Taxes $235$2,820
Electricity $184$2,212
Total$1,908$22,896
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,417/yr
40% on housing$57,240/yr
45% on housing$50,880/yr

Indiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 810Commercial: 30
Total Premiums$1.77M
Total Exposure$1.82M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.0%
10.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.1%
6.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$184This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 46368$122
Porter County$165

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 46368$162
Porter County$169

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-24Price change$279,999
2026-01-12Price change$290,000
2025-11-26Listed for sale$300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKaren Miller
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