Expand your lifestyle downtown in this turn of the century 2 1/2 story beauty, across from Valparaiso's new marquee hotel the Grand Gardner, and a block from all the shops and restaurants on Lincolnway in the heart of downtown! One bedroom on the main floor, two 2nd floor bedrooms, and a third floor en suite bonus room off a bedroom make this property spacious for many. Beautiful engineered hardwood flooring leads from the living room through the dining area toward the kitchen with a modern touch, and the stainless steel appliances including Bosch Dishwasher stay! . Gorgeous stairwell leads to the second story. Backyard offers a nice retreat off the mudroom. The flex room on the main floor could either be a bedroom or a pleasant south facing home office. House offers good storage space in the basement. Central AC. Bright yellow door gives a signature touch to this home, just before Popcorn Fest takes place steps away.
Active
$360,000
255 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
3beds
1,598sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dining areaCentral acBeautiful engineered hardwood flooring
- 21 hours
- 199
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Evans,
RE/MAX Lifestyles 219-462-2121
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 844495
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: W/C ENG Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 172.05
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.1
Bedroom 2
- Description: Closet is Stairs to 3rd floor. ENG Floor wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104.13
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 10.3
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet/ no Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 127.69
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 11.3
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 256.79
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 10.11
Dining room
- Description: Eng Floor Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 139.51
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 10.11
Kitchen
- Description: Old School Mid Mod Cabinets
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.03
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 7.7
Living room
- Description: Eng Floor Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.0
Other
- Description: Back Entry Room, Lino/Tile Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 86.64
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.6
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Stone Counters
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,598
- Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,598
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 640924311008000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valparaiso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,472
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $360,000$225/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844495 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,691 +11.5% | $150,200 -1.6% |
| 2024 | $3,312 +9.5% | $152,600 +13% |
| 2023 | $3,024 +12.8% | $135,100 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,681 +8.3% | $122,800 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $2,475 +4.1% | $105,100 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2,377 +4% | $95,500 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $2,286 +1.1% | $90,500 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $2,260 | $86,300 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,260 +13.5% | $85,400 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1,992 +4.4% | $81,600 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $1,908 +30.1% | $76,900 +5.9% |
| 2013 | $1,467 +4.5% | $72,600 +3.4% |
| 2012 | $1,404 -12.9% | $70,200 -12.9% |
| 2011 | $1,612 +1.4% | $80,600 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $1,590 -7% | $79,500 -7% |
| 2009 | $1,710 | $85,500 -21.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,100 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $99,200 |
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Neighborhood: 46383
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- High: Valparaiso High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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