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Last sold for $275,000 on Jun 27, 2023

552 JEFFERSON ST

VALPARAISO, IN 46385
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,374 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Jun 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,926 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$255,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPorter
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Memorial Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Valparaiso High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46385These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,677
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.538 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,098
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,747
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

552 Jefferson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Porter County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Valparaiso 46385
  • Among the oldest homes in Valparaiso 46385

How it measures up in Valparaiso 46385

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valparaiso 46385.

Living area2,374 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,948 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 552 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 46385Porter County
Living areabigger than2,374 ft²68% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homes3% of homes

About 552 Jefferson St

When did 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN last sell?

552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN last sold on Jun 27, 2023 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN?

552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,374 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN built?

552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN?

552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A+; Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Valparaiso High School (high). All sit in Valparaiso Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN compare to other homes in Valparaiso 46385?

Among the 16,161 homes in Valparaiso 46385, it is bigger than 68% of them (2,374 ft² against a typical 1,948 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN was $5,926. The county assessed it at $255,200.

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