Wells County property record for 1560 W 400 S, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 3,168 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,500 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $907 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 90-09-26-200-002.000-013 |
| Primary APN | 90-09-26-200-002.000-013 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 3,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 396 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Lean-To | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 00001589856 |
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| Street Address | 1560 W 400 S |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-9660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-26-11 2.00 A PT NE NW |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
1560 W 400 S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1560 W 400 S, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST SOURCE BANK |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST SOURCE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 1560 W 400 S, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020233847 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20233847 |
| Name | FIRST SOURCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 1560 W 400 S, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020225287 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20225287 |
| Name | FIRST SOURCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1560 W 400 S was $907 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Liberty Township |
| Unified School District | Southern Wells Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $907.00 (+8.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $177,000 Land $48,000 Building $129,000 | $177,000 Land $48,000 Building $129,000 |
| 2024 | $835.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,600 (+8.46%) Land $48,000 Building $113,600 | $161,600 (+8.46%) Land $48,000 Building $113,600 | |
| 2022 | $695.00 | $149,000 Land $34,000 Building $115,000 | $149,000 Land $34,000 Building $115,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1560 W 400 S in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 1560 W 400 S 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citizens Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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