Benton County property record for 203 E Smith St, Oxford, IN 47971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,525 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,114 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,214 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 011-00488-00 |
| Primary APN | 011-00488-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,525 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,525 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,048 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000991480 |
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| Street Address | 203 E SMITH ST |
| City | OXFORD |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47971-8727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOT 7 BLK 1 60X120 ON CONTRACT DENNIS C & KATHY A GALL 12/13/2016 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 100100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Oxford Town Square Historic District listed 2026 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 100012494 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
203 E Smith St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2019.
Source: Benton County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16412 W CREEKSIDE CT, REMINGTON, IN 47977-8890 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019219 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 203 E SMITH ST, OXFORD, IN 47971-8727 |
| Document Number | 2019000219 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Smith St was $1,214 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Oak Grove Township |
| Municipality | Oxford Town |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,214.00 (-1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,600 Land $7,800 Building $136,800 | $144,600 Land $7,800 Building $136,800 |
| 2024 | $1,235.00 (+10.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,116.00 (-6.22%) | $122,600 (+1.83%) Land $7,800 Building $114,800 | $122,600 (+1.83%) Land $7,800 Building $114,800 |
| 2022 | $1,190.00 | $120,400 Land $7,800 Building $112,600 | $120,400 Land $7,800 Building $112,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 E Smith 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 Smith 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 |
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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 | OXFORD WATER UTILITY serves 1,200 people · EPA ID IN5204005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 288 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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