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    259 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

    2beds
    1,924sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $295,100 Zestimate®
    $153/sqft
    $2,112 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $295,100

    $274,000 - $316,000

    $2,112/mo

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    What's special

    Opportunities like this are few and far between! Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Valparaiso, this all-brick ranch sits just steps from everything that makes downtown one of Northwest Indiana's most sough-after destinations. Enjoy being directly across the street from the new Grand Gardner Hotel and within easy walking distance of Central Park Plaza, award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, coffee shops, festivals, and year-round entertainment. Inside, you'll find timeless character with beautiful hardwood floors, classic arched doorways, and a spacious floor plan featuring a full finished basement that nearly doubles your living space. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and collectors will love the incredible 6-car garage--a truly rare find in this location. Whether you're looking to restore this home's original charm, renovate to your own style, or invest in one of Valparaiso's premier downtown neighborhoods, the possibilities are endless. Homes with this combination of location, character, and garage space rarely become available--especially at this price point. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of downtown Valparaiso!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lisa Moore,

    Listing Leaders 219-462-5478

    Bought with:

    Matt Evans, RB14034485

    RE/MAX Lifestyles

    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 843463MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 137.5
    • Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.0
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132
    • Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
    Dining room
    • Description: small dinette space for table,No a full room,open to living area
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 45
    • Dimensions: 5.0 x 9.0
    Family room
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 187
    • Dimensions: 17.0 x 11.0
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 88
    • Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.0
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 180
    • Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 300
    • Dimensions: 24.0 x 12.5
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 165
    • Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Laminate Counters
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,924
    • Total interior livable area: 1,924 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 962

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Detached, On Street, Garage Faces Rear, Alley Access, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 6
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 640924311006000004
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Fixer
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Hamel
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Valparaiso

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $153/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $230,400
    • Annual tax amount: $5,573
    • Date on market: 8/6/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/29/2026Sold$295,000+0%$153/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843463 Report a problem
    8/9/2026Pending sale$294,900$153/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843463 Report a problem
    8/6/2026Listed for sale$294,900-57.9%$153/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843463 Report a problem
    8/29/2008Sold$700,000+797.4%$364/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    10/29/2004Sold$78,000$41/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #118461 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,573 +10.5%$234,000 +1.6%
    2024$5,042 +7.5%$230,400 +12%
    2023$4,689 +4.1%$205,700 +8%
    2022$4,502 +8.3%$190,400 +7.9%
    2021$4,158 +2.9%$176,500 +10%
    2020$4,039 +18.1%$160,400 +4.3%
    2019$3,420 +1.7%$153,800 +18.8%
    2018$3,364 $129,500 +1.6%
    2017$3,364 +10.6%$127,500 +2%
    2016$3,041 +4.4%$125,000 +7%
    2014$2,912 +30.1%$116,800 +5%
    2013$2,239 +3.9%$111,200 +3.2%
    2012$2,154 -16.4%$107,700 -16.4%
    2011$2,578 +1.3%$128,900 +1.3%
    2010$2,546 -6.9%$127,300 -6.9%
    2009$2,734 $136,700
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