Benton County property record for 203 E Elm St, Ambia, IN 47917
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $154,273 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage Apr 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-00091-00 |
| Primary APN | 009-00091-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 923 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 923 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000996026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 E ELM ST |
| City | AMBIA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47917-8540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOT 61 66X132 523-00249-00 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF AMBIA |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2103 |
| Census Tract | 100300 |
203 E Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Benton County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E ELM ST, AMBIA, IN 47917-8540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTIER BANK |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025489 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Property Address | 203 E ELM ST, AMBIA, IN 47917-8540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2024000634 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000634 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 0.07% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 203 E ELM ST, AMBIA, IN 47917-8540 |
| Document Number | 2025000489 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E ELM ST, AMBIA, IN 47917-8540 |
| Document Number | 2025000490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000490 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 203 E ELM ST, AMBIA, IN 47917-8540 |
| Document Number | 2023001551 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E ELM ST, AMBIA, IN 47917-8540 |
| Document Number | 2023001552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001552 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Elm St was $897 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Grove Township |
| Municipality | Ambia Town |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897.00 (-6.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,500 (-5.71%) Land $3,300 Building $112,200 | $115,500 (-5.71%) Land $3,300 Building $112,200 |
| 2024 | $957.00 (-7.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $122,500 (+8.22%) Land $3,300 Building $119,200 | $122,500 (+8.22%) Land $3,300 Building $119,200 |
| 2023 | $1,035.00 (-33.1%) | $113,200 (+2.07%) Land $3,300 Building $109,900 | $113,200 (+2.07%) Land $3,300 Building $109,900 |
| 2022 | $1,547.00 | $110,900 Land $3,300 Building $107,600 | $110,900 Land $3,300 Building $107,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 E Elm St 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.
The area around 203 E Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | AMBIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IN5204001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Feb 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mainstream Fiber Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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