Wells County property record for 127 E Lafever St, Ossian, IN 46777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $893 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-02-15-504-005.000-009 |
| Primary APN | 90-02-15-504-005.000-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001568342 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 127 E LAFEVER ST |
| City | OSSIAN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46777-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRAIGS ADD PT 8/9 (15-J) S 1/2 OF E 1/3 OF LOT 8 E 1/3 OF LOT 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4039 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
127 E Lafever St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 E LAFEVER ST, OSSIAN, IN 46777-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 127 E Lafever St was $893 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.3% from the year before.
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 | $893.00 (-2.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,500 Land $9,100 Building $146,400 | $155,500 Land $9,100 Building $146,400 |
| 2024 | $914.00 | ||
| 2023 | $143,000 (+18.87%) Land $7,900 Building $135,100 | $143,000 (+18.87%) Land $7,900 Building $135,100 | |
| 2022 | $646.00 | $120,300 Land $7,700 Building $112,600 | $120,300 Land $7,700 Building $112,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 127 E Lafever St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 127 E Lafever St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 198 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Mediacom Xtream.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures