Porter County property record for 525 Jefferson Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,274 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-06-01-129-004.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 64-06-01-129-004.000-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| 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 | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000953380 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 10000044570 |
| Street Address | 525 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 E449 A/K/A WESTWOOD LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 3 NW 1-36-6 .21A |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 50202 |
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 523 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013623 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 525 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000013623 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-013623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 523 JEFFERSON AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2914 |
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 | $227,300 (+5.77%) Land $37,800 Building $189,500 | $227,300 (+5.77%) Land $37,800 Building $189,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,274.00 (+9.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,900 (+9.75%) Land $36,400 Building $178,500 | $214,900 (+9.75%) Land $36,400 Building $178,500 |
| 2023 | $2,082.00 (+5.69%) | $195,800 Land $32,400 Building $163,400 | $195,800 Land $32,400 Building $163,400 |
| 2022 | $1,970.00 |
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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