Porter County property record for 1296 S 500 E, Kouts, IN 46347
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,772 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 27 acres (1,176,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-18-03-400-006.000-013 |
| Primary APN | 64-18-03-400-006.000-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,772 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,176,120 sqft (27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Granary | 314 sqft |
| Lean-To | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1296 S 500 E |
|---|---|
| City | KOUTS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46347-9734 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | S27A SE SE 3-32-5 27A DR492 P385 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 51102 |
1296 S 500 E, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Porter County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1296 S 500 E, KOUTS, IN 46347-9734 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200911867 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 S 500 E was $2,652, down 9.7% from the year before.
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Unified School District | East Porter County School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,652.00 (-9.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $322,600 (-0.68%) Land $78,300 Building $244,300 | $322,600 (-0.68%) Land $78,300 Building $244,300 |
| 2024 | $2,938.00 (-1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $324,800 (+2.85%) Land $71,800 Building $253,000 | $324,800 (+2.85%) Land $71,800 Building $253,000 |
| 2023 | $2,976.00 (-33.45%) | $315,800 (+5.9%) Land $64,400 Building $251,400 | $315,800 (+5.9%) Land $64,400 Building $251,400 |
| 2022 | $4,472.00 | $298,200 Land $58,100 Building $240,100 | $298,200 Land $58,100 Building $240,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1296 S 500 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1993 |
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 1296 S 500 E 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| NITCO Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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