Lawrence County property record for 159 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,164 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,264 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $329,500 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2012 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1100720900P80N |
| Primary APN | 1100720900P80N |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,164 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,264 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 232 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01760893376 |
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| Street Address | 159 16TH ST |
| City | BEDFORD |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47421-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 13 5-1W IMPERIAL LOT 1 345 X 178 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAWSWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
159 16th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Lawrence County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 16TH ST, BEDFORD, IN 47421-3410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BEDFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| May 1, 2012 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KIRKSTON MORTGAGE LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202217749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 16TH ST, BEDFORD, IN 47421-3410 |
| Document Number | 2022004385 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | IN |
| Document Number | 2022004386 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004386 |
| Name | BEDFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE IN |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2012 |
| Property Address | 159 16TH ST, BEDFORD, IN 47421-3410 |
| Document Number | 00353/2693 |
| Book / Page | 353 / 2693 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Instrument | 201200002351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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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| Document Number | 00353/2695 |
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| Date | May 1, 2012 |
| Book Page | 353/2695 |
| Instrument | 201200002352 |
| Name | KIRKSTON MORTGAGE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Seller |
| Address | 501 N CROSS POINTE BLVD, EVANSVILLE, IN 47715 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 16th St was $3,147 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Lawrence County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bedford City |
| County | Lawrence County |
| County Subdivision | Shawswick Township |
| Unified School District | North Lawrence Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,147.00 (-2.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $344,700 Land $35,300 Building $309,400 | $344,700 Land $35,300 Building $309,400 |
| 2024 | $3,228.00 (+8.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,962.00 (+6.66%) | $296,200 (+6.2%) Land $33,100 Building $263,100 | $296,200 (+6.2%) Land $33,100 Building $263,100 |
| 2022 | $2,777.00 Homeowner's exemption | $278,900 Land $32,000 Building $246,900 | $278,900 Land $32,000 Building $246,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 16th 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 risk around 159 16th St 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 | 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 | EAST LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY serves 8,000 people · EPA ID IN5247002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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