Porter County property record for 256 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,013 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-308-016.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-308-016.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000917021 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01000461550 |
| Street Address | 256 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O S LOT 7 EX E24.75 BLK 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST ADD |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
256 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 JEFFERSON ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000026767 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 256 JEFFERSON ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 JEFFERSON ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4660 |
| Document Number | 0000010179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-010179 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Valparaiso City |
| Unified School District | Valparaiso Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,800 Land $27,100 Building $159,700 | $186,800 Land $27,100 Building $159,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,013.00 (+16.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,733.00 (+5.29%) | $167,400 Land $22,600 Building $144,800 | $167,400 Land $22,600 Building $144,800 |
| 2022 | $1,646.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 256 Jefferson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS serves 36,000 people · EPA ID IN5264029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: NITCO, Verizon.
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