Wells County property record for 208 Oak Forest Dr, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,361 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Oct 2017 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-05-22-500-043.000-011 |
| Primary APN | 90-05-22-500-043.000-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,361 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,361 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,343 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 214 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 724 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001582493 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-9279 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHWOOD FARM COMMUNITY SEC II LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOOD FARM COMMUNITY |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 40400 |
208 Oak Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK BERNIE |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARKLEBANK |
| Jul 25, 2011 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MARKLEBANK |
| May 7, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARKLEBANK |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20251985 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001967 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Document Number | 0000001967 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2831 N 450 E, CRAIGVILLE, IN 46731-9707 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020171561 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171561 |
| Name | FIRST BANK BERNIE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020201404 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201404 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000134/807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Book Page | 134/807 |
| Name | MARKLEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MARKLE, IN 46770 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000134/691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Book Page | 134/691 |
| Name | MARKLEBANK |
|---|---|
| Address | MARKLE, IN 46770 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000130/143 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Book Page | 130/143 |
| Name | MARKLEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MARKLE, IN 46770 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
| Document Number | 0020251985 |
| Map Reference | PB 4 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 OAK FOREST DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9279 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 Oak Forest Dr was $3,584 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Township |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,584.00 (+3.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $389,000 Land $41,700 Building $347,300 | $389,000 Land $41,700 Building $347,300 |
| 2024 | $3,452.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,400 (+18.88%) Land $43,500 Building $220,900 | $264,400 (+18.88%) Land $43,500 Building $220,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,661.00 | $222,400 Land $45,000 Building $177,400 | $222,400 Land $45,000 Building $177,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Oak Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 208 Oak Forest Dr 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 | BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serves 10,298 people · EPA ID IN5290001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Craigville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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