Newton County property record for 154 S Hess St, Brook, IN 47922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,400 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-12-20-221-009.000-007 |
| Primary APN | 56-12-20-221-009.000-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,196 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 522 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000007176 |
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| Street Address | 154 S HESS ST |
| City | BROOK |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47922-8726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WHALEY'S GREENACRES BROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | WHALEY'S GREENACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | IROQUOIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
154 S Hess St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Newton County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 S HESS ST, BROOK, IN 47922-8726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 154 S HESS ST, BROOK, IN 47922-8726 |
| Document Number | 0020172020 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20172020 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 154 S Hess St was $160 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Brook Town |
| County | Newton County |
| County Subdivision | Iroquois Township |
| Unified School District | South Newton School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,800 Land $10,300 Building $85,500 | $95,800 Land $10,300 Building $85,500 |
| 2024 | $157.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,100 (+8.17%) Land $10,300 Building $75,800 | $86,100 (+8.17%) Land $10,300 Building $75,800 | |
| 2022 | $202.00 | $79,600 Land $10,300 Building $69,300 | $79,600 Land $10,300 Building $69,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 154 S Hess St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2003–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 154 S Hess 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 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
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| 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 | BROOK WATER UTILITY serves 986 people · EPA ID IN5256002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| 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 | 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vertical Horizon Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Surf Internet.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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