Newton County property record for 205 E Howard St, Brook, IN 47922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $911 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-12-17-333-018.000-007 |
| Primary APN | 56-12-17-333-018.000-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,006 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00000007339 |
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| Street Address | 205 E HOWARD ST |
| City | BROOK |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47922-8698 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 LOT 27 & ALL LOT 28 LYONS 2ND ADD BROOK MP 11-17-333-018.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | IROQUOIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
205 E Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Newton County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 E HOWARD ST, BROOK, IN 47922-8698 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 205 E Howard St was $911 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Brook Town |
| County | Newton County |
| County Subdivision | Iroquois Township |
| Unified School District | South Newton School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $911.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,300 Land $13,200 Building $92,100 | $105,300 Land $13,200 Building $92,100 |
| 2024 | $938.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,900 (+7.11%) Land $13,200 Building $72,700 | $85,900 (+7.11%) Land $13,200 Building $72,700 | |
| 2022 | $700.00 | $80,200 Land $13,200 Building $67,000 | $80,200 Land $13,200 Building $67,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 205 E Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1986–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 205 E Howard St 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | BROOK WATER UTILITY serves 986 people · EPA ID IN5256002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Vertical Horizon Networks.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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