LaGrange County property record for 209 E Lake St, Topeka, IN 46571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-11-30-300-000.085-006 |
| Primary APN | 44-11-30-300-000.085-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Basement Area | 976 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,136 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 209 E LAKE ST |
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 74X64 FT OUT SW/4 SW/4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEARSPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
209 E Lake St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: LaGrange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142570181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: LaGrange County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange County |
| County Subdivision | Clearspring Township |
| Municipality | Topeka Town |
| Unified School District | Westview School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,542.00 (-6.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $176,900 (+7.67%) Land $32,800 Building $144,100 | $176,900 (+7.67%) Land $32,800 Building $144,100 |
| 2024 | $1,651.00 (+31.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $164,300 (+19.32%) Land $29,800 Building $134,500 | $164,300 (+19.32%) Land $29,800 Building $134,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,256.00 | $137,700 Land $28,400 Building $109,300 | $137,700 Land $28,400 Building $109,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 E Lake St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2013 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 209 E Lake 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 | TOPEKA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,178 people · EPA ID IN5244008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LigTel Communications Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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