Spencer County property record for 16438 N Co Rd 500 E, Dale, IN 47523
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.33 acres (101,495 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,870 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-02-33-400-012.000-001 |
| Primary APN | 74-02-33-400-012.000-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 101,495 sqft (2.33 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Lean-To | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00000989882 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16438 N COUNTY ROAD 500 E |
| City | DALE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47523-9370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | PT N 1/2 NE SE 33 4 5 2.33A |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CARTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 952701 |
16438 N Co Rd 500 E, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Spencer County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16438 N COUNTY ROAD 500 E, DALE, IN 47523-9370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2024R02421 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16438 N Co Rd 500 E was $1,870 with a homeowner's exemption, up 215.3% from the year before.
Source: Spencer County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer County |
| County Subdivision | Carter Township |
| Unified School District | North Spencer County School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,870.00 (+215.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,300 Land $21,500 Building $112,800 | $134,300 Land $21,500 Building $112,800 |
| 2024 | $593.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,500 (-12.7%) Land $21,300 Building $118,200 | $139,500 (-12.7%) Land $21,300 Building $118,200 | |
| 2022 | $515.00 | $159,800 Land $11,400 Building $148,400 | $159,800 Land $11,400 Building $148,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16438 N Co Rd 500 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 12, 2015 · 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 | 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 16438 N Co Rd 500 E is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Perry-Spencer Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Orange County REMC.
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