Porter County property record for 259 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-311-006.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-311-006.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 259 JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OS LOT 4 BLK 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMEL |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
259 Jefferson St is held in a trust since October 2026.
Source: Porter County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1272 HORSE PRAIRIE AVE, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6347 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 202620633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 259 JEFFERSON ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-4659 |
| Document Number | 0000020633 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1272 HORSE PRAIRIE AVE, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6347 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Jefferson St was $5,398, down 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 | $5,398.00 (-3.49%) | $234,000 Land $43,600 Building $190,400 | $234,000 Land $43,600 Building $190,400 |
| 2024 | $5,593.00 (+10.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,062.00 (+7.52%) | $205,700 Land $36,300 Building $169,400 | $205,700 Land $36,300 Building $169,400 |
| 2022 | $4,708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 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 259 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 |
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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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