Porter County property record for 524 Jefferson Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,467 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $183,540 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-01-127-010.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-01-127-010.000-023 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,467 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,934 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 524 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46304-2915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S133 N307 W66 E449 NW 1-36-6 .20A |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 50202 |
Source: Porter County records, as of June 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HORIZON BANK |
| May 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HORIZON BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20268856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 524 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2915 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITL |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023236 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-023236 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 524 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2915 |
| Document Number | 0000008856 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2915 |
| Document Number | 0000008857, |
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| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268857 |
| Name | CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 524 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2915 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-003016 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
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 | $3,430.00 (+40.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $283,500 (+37.42%) Land $36,800 Building $246,700 | $283,500 (+37.42%) Land $36,800 Building $246,700 |
| 2024 | $2,448.00 (+10.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,224.00 (+5.75%) | $206,300 Land $31,600 Building $174,700 | $206,300 Land $31,600 Building $174,700 |
| 2022 | $2,103.00 |
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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