Benton County property record for 204 E 1st St, Fowler, IN 47944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,100 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-00911-00 |
| Primary APN | 004-00911-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,102 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| 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 | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000985768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 E 1ST ST |
| City | FOWLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47944-1123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOT 79 66X132 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF FOWLER |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
204 E 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Benton County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE CO |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221273 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00195/1027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 204 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000000763 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000000763, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026763 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2031 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 204 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1123 |
| Document Number | 2022001273 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022001273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Document Number | 2022001274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022001274 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE CO |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 204 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1123 |
| Document Number | 2022000937 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5111 W 300 S, LAFAYETTE, IN 47909-9211 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 204 E 1st St was $1,083 with a homeowner's exemption, down 13.2% 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 |
| Municipality | Fowler Town |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,083.00 (-13.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,800 Land $10,900 Building $108,900 | $119,800 Land $10,900 Building $108,900 |
| 2024 | $1,247.00 (+4.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,189.00 (+23.08%) | $116,600 (+18.74%) Land $9,600 Building $107,000 | $116,600 (+18.74%) Land $9,600 Building $107,000 |
| 2022 | $966.00 | $98,200 Land $9,600 Building $88,600 | $98,200 Land $9,600 Building $88,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 E 1st 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 204 E 1st 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 | FOWLER WATER WORKS serves 2,342 people · EPA ID IN5204006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2022–2024) 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 140 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 |
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