Porter County property record for 501 Jefferson Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,064 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,580 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-01-129-009.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-01-129-009.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,064 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000952599 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 JEFFERSON AVE |
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S139.3 N496.3 W79 E119 NE NW 1-36-6 .253A |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 50202 |
501 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1994.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 1994 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Chesterton Town |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Westchester Township |
| Unified School District | Duneland School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,100 Land $45,200 Building $191,900 | $237,100 Land $45,200 Building $191,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,580.00 (+10.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,331.00 (+6.68%) | $215,500 Land $38,800 Building $176,700 | $215,500 Land $38,800 Building $176,700 |
| 2022 | $2,185.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Jefferson Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 501 Jefferson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| NITCO Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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