Wells County property record for 126 Morton Ln, Ossian, IN 46777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,714 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-02-15-516-085.000-009 |
| Primary APN | 90-02-15-516-085.000-009 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,714 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001569712 |
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| Street Address | 126 MORTON LN |
| City | OSSIAN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46777-9619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A A MELCHING SUB-DIV PT LOT 85 W 65' (15-E) |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBERT A MELCHING |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PARTNERS FIRST FCU |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer METROPOLITAN TITLE/IN LLC, METROPOLITAN TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20214325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 126 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020213050 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20213050 |
| Name | PARTNERS FIRST FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9619 |
| Document Number | 0020214325 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20214325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9619 |
| Document Number | 0020214326 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20214326 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9619 |
| Document Number | 0020212172 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20212172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | METROPOLITAN TITLE/IN LLC, METROPOLITAN TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6435 W JEFFERSON BLVD UNIT 152, 152, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-6203 |
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Jefferson Township |
| Municipality | Ossian Town |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $795.00 (+10.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,700 (+24.09%) Land $31,200 Building $112,500 | $143,700 (+24.09%) Land $31,200 Building $112,500 |
| 2024 | $719.00 (+44.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,800 (+7.92%) Land $28,000 Building $87,800 | $115,800 (+7.92%) Land $28,000 Building $87,800 | |
| 2022 | $496.00 | $107,300 Land $19,500 Building $87,800 | $107,300 Land $19,500 Building $87,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | OSSIAN MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,289 people · EPA ID IN5290002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, TWN Communications.
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