1542 I St, Bedford, IN 47421 Property Records

Lawrence County property record for 1542 I St, Bedford, IN 47421

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	8,505 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,110 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,108 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Mortgage Apr 2025 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1100014200P53N`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1100014200P53N`
Alternative APNs	`47-06-14-404-065.001-010` `00505497187`

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	8,505 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	8,505 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1982
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area	6,110 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 47 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00505497187
Street Address	1542 I ST
City	BEDFORD
State	IN
Zip	47421-3836
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	ORIG PT LOT 1 EXC N 42 FT 4 IN EXC 50 X 431/2 IN SE COR & VACATED PT OF 16TH ST S OF ORIG LOT 1 47X130
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE IN
Township / Civil Division	SHAWSWICK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	951000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bedford Courthouse Square Historic District listed 1995 · 66 contributing resources · NRIS 95000704

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1542 I St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2017.

Source: Lawrence County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	1767 GUNSMITH SCHOOL RD, BEDFORD, IN 47421-8735
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 16, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BEDFORD BANK
Apr 17, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer HOOSIER HILLS CU
Apr 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2017
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2017
Deed Document Number	20172261
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE IN
Property Address	1542 I ST, BEDFORD, IN 47421-3836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2018006612
Date	Nov 16, 2018
Instrument	2018006612

Lender

Name	BEDFORD BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

April 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE IN
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2025
Property Address	1542 I ST, BEDFORD, IN 47421-3836
Document Number	2025002170
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2025
Instrument	2025002170
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	97 N PIKE RD, SPRINGVILLE, IN 47462-5078

Mortgage

Document Number	2025002171
Date	Apr 17, 2025
Instrument	2025002171

Lender

Name	HOOSIER HILLS CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 20, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE IN
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	1542 I ST, BEDFORD, IN 47421-3836
Document Number	2017002261
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	2017002261
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1767 GUNSMITH SCHOOL RD, BEDFORD, IN 47421-8735
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 I St was $3,108, up 9.2% from the year before.

Source: Lawrence County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
Municipality	Bedford City
County	Lawrence County
County Subdivision	Shawswick Township
Unified School District	North Lawrence Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,108.00 (+9.24%)	$105,800 Land $25,100 Building $80,700	$105,800 Land $25,100 Building $80,700
2024	$2,845.00 (-9.34%)
2023	$3,138.00 (-19.99%)	$104,600 (+23.93%) Land $23,300 Building $81,300	$104,600 (+23.93%) Land $23,300 Building $81,300
2022	$3,922.00	$84,400 Land $22,700 Building $61,700	$84,400 Land $22,700 Building $61,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1542 I St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 3, 2010 · 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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979–1982)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 1982 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 1542 I 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
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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES serves 14,000 people · EPA ID IN5247001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 373 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Smithville Communications.

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