Benton County property record for 1685 S 242 E, Fowler, IN 47944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $897 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-08-25-331-027.001-003 |
| Primary APN | 04-08-25-331-027.001-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00000987488 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1685 S 242 E |
| City | FOWLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47944-8554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SWANS 2ND ADD LOT 14 60X126 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWANS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1077 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
1685 S 242 E, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Benton County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1705 S 242 E, FOWLER, IN 47944-8555 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1685 S 242 E was $897, down 14.5% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897.00 (-14.49%) | $76,200 Land $5,300 Building $70,900 | $76,200 Land $5,300 Building $70,900 |
| 2024 | $1,049.00 (-5.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,113.00 (+40.18%) | $86,200 (+38.81%) Land $5,300 Building $80,900 | $86,200 (+38.81%) Land $5,300 Building $80,900 |
| 2022 | $794.00 | $62,100 Land $5,300 Building $56,800 | $62,100 Land $5,300 Building $56,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1685 S 242 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2012
| 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 1685 S 242 E 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 94% of the US · above 40% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mainstream Fiber Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| On-Ramp Indiana Fixed Wireless | 200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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