Wells County property record for 128 E South St, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,800 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-04-539-160.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-539-160.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,469 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,421 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001542617 |
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| Street Address | 128 E SOUTH ST |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG 204 00-26-12 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BLUFFTON |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
128 E South St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 E SOUTH ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 147 / 341 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 128 E SOUTH ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0020215555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20215555 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 228 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 128 E South St was $1,433 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.9% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Harrison Township |
| Unified School District | Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,433.00 (+23.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $185,800 Land $21,100 Building $164,700 | $185,800 Land $21,100 Building $164,700 |
| 2024 | $1,157.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,900 (+8.8%) Land $21,100 Building $124,800 | $145,900 (+8.8%) Land $21,100 Building $124,800 | |
| 2022 | $863.00 | $134,100 Land $13,400 Building $120,700 | $134,100 Land $13,400 Building $120,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 128 E South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1985–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 128 E South St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serves 10,298 people · EPA ID IN5290001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Craigville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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