Porter County property record for 53 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,526 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,260 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-09-24-313-002.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 64-09-24-313-002.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,526 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Account Number | 00000914920 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 01000555770 |
| Street Address | 53 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46383-4761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OS W1/2 N77 LOT 2 BLK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALPARAISO |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Valparaiso Downtown Commercial District listed 1990 · 74 contributing resources · NRIS 90000327 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Jefferson St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 WASHINGTON ST, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-3245 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000020420 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $255,700 Land $17,000 Building $238,700 | $255,700 Land $17,000 Building $238,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,260.00 (+11.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,620.00 (+30.27%) | $228,500 Land $14,200 Building $214,300 | $228,500 Land $14,200 Building $214,300 |
| 2022 | $4,314.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 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 53 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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