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  • $243,800

    253 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

    3beds
    1,328sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $243,800 Zestimate®
    $184/sqft
    $1,949 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $243,800

    $227,000 - $261,000

    $1,949/mo

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    What's special

    French doorsEntry foyerMud roomBeautiful natural lightBuilt-in storageUpdated kitchenHuge walk-in pantry

    Charming, downtown three bedroom Valparaiso home with updated kitchen just steps away from all that downtown Valparaiso has to offer--restaurants, Central Park, coffee shops, a juice bar and unique boutiques. This charming, home has a nice, larger bathroom with storage, is rich in character, offers incredible natural light and has been lovingly restored. Through French doors, the living room opens to a pretty dining room, an alcove and built-in storage. The main level bedroom is also perfect as a study or office and has beautiful natural light with two walls of windows. The kitchen features a huge walk-in pantry with shelving. The basement is clean and dry with a washer and dryer plus plenty of storage space. The brick paver patio and landscaping make it the perfect home for outdoor entertaining. The home also is very pretty from the outside and features an entry foyer and a 'mud room' in the entry off the patio. The home has central heat and AC and is very comfortable in all seasons. The home is also walking distance to bus service to Chicago. As part of an expanding historical district, the home is located across from the boutique hotel nearing completion in the same block as the house. The previous tenant had no complaints regarding the construction. Valparaiso's vibrant downtown includes a performance space park and pavilion,eateries for all ages, a juice bar, reasonably priced unique shopping, coffee shops, breweries and more are closer to this house (2 blocks) and Central Park and Pavilion offer music and farmers markets in the summer and skating in the winter. This summer saw new murals added to the downtown landscape. Renter is responsible for all utilities.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,328 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 640924311009000004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Valparaiso

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $1,875

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 10/27/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/18/2025Listing removed$1,875$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/28/2025Listed for rent$1,875$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    9/21/2018Sold$152,000+40.7%$114/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #441986 Report a problem
    5/29/2014Sold$108,000+58.8%$81/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #344988 Report a problem
    9/25/1998Sold$68,000$51/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #554293 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,369 +11.5%$176,700 -2.2%
    2024$3,917 +9.9%$180,600 +13%
    2023$3,566 +13.3%$159,800 +10.4%
    2022$3,148 +8.2%$144,800 +17.3%
    2021$2,908 +4.5%$123,400 +10%
    2020$2,784 +220.5%$112,200 +5.8%
    2019$869 +5.4%$106,000 +9.6%
    2018$824 $96,700 +1.4%
    2017$824 +16.9%$95,400 +5.6%
    2016$705 +5.9%$90,300 +6.2%
    2014$666 +33.8%$85,000 +6.3%
    2013$498 +12%$80,000 +3.2%
    2012$445 -25.4%$77,500 -11%
    2011$596 +11.4%$87,100 +1.3%
    2010$535 +0.2%$86,000 -6.9%
    2009$534 $92,400 -54.7%
    2005-- $203,900

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    Neighborhood: 46383

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