Porter County property record for 521 Jefferson Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,878 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-01-129-005.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-01-129-005.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,132 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 533 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 533 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S139.3 N496.3 W66 E383 NW 1-36-6 .21A AKA LOTS 9 & 10 BL 3 WESTWOOD PK UNREC |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD PK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 50202 |
Source: Porter County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 929 N 2OO W, VALPARAISO, IN 46385 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CASTLE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Administrator's Deed, Transfer COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20239136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 521 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016822 |
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| Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-016822 |
| Name | CASTLE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000009136 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-009136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 929 N 200 W, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8520 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 521 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000025443 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-025443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 929 N 200 W, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8520 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 521 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000006363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-006363 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2032 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 | $221,600 (+10.19%) Land $37,800 Building $183,800 | $221,600 (+10.19%) Land $37,800 Building $183,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,878.00 (+8.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,481.00 (+119.44%) | $201,100 (+10.13%) Land $32,400 Building $168,700 | $201,100 (+10.13%) Land $32,400 Building $168,700 |
| 2022 | $2,042.00 | $182,600 Land $32,400 Building $150,200 | $182,600 Land $32,400 Building $150,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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