DeKalb County property record for 1543 Co Rd 8, Ashley, IN 46705
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 5.78 acres (251,951 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $419,282 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2009 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-01-10-400-006.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 17-01-10-400-006.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 431 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 431 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 251,951 sqft (5.78 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Lean-To | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 030110400006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8 |
| City | ASHLEY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46705-9725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SE1/4 SE1/4 SECTION 10 TWP 35 RANGE 12 ACRES 5.7840 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
1543 Co Rd 8, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2009 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE CAMPBELL AND FETTER BANK |
| May 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL |
| May 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GARRET STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Property Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020903770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Instrument | 20903770 |
| Name | THE CAMPBELL AND FETTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Document Number | 0202602704 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Document Number | 0000002705, |
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| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262705 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Document Number | 0202002447 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202002447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL CO LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15432 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705 |
| Document Number | 0202002448 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202002448 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Property Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Document Number | 0201606629 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Instrument | 201606629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1543 COUNTY ROAD 8, ASHLEY, IN 46705-9725 |
| Document Number | 0201606630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Instrument | 201606630 |
| Name | GARRET STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1543 Co Rd 8 was $676, up 20.9% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Fairfield Township |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County Central United School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676.00 (+20.93%) | $160,000 (+19.76%) Land $40,600 Building $119,400 | $160,000 (+19.76%) Land $40,600 Building $119,400 |
| 2024 | $559.00 (+9.82%) | $133,600 (+3.89%) Land $39,600 Building $94,000 | $133,600 (+3.89%) Land $39,600 Building $94,000 |
| 2023 | $509.00 (+10.89%) | $128,600 (+14.21%) Land $36,900 Building $91,700 | $128,600 (+14.21%) Land $36,900 Building $91,700 |
| 2022 | $459.00 | $112,600 Land $31,400 Building $81,200 | $112,600 Land $31,400 Building $81,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1543 Co Rd 8 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1543 Co Rd 8 is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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