Wells County property record for 209 E Ohio St, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $167,660 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-04-511-016.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-511-016.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,801 sqft |
| Basement Area | 698 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 698 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001538205 |
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| Street Address | 209 E OHIO ST |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-3324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RW & JW TOWNLEYS SOUTH ADD LOT 20 (4-M) |
| Legal Subdivision | RW AND JW TOWNLEYS SOUTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
Source: Wells County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 E OHIO ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 3, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20263220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 209 E OHIO ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3324 |
| Document Number | 0000003220 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTH TITLE, NEAR NORTH TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 209 E OHIO ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3324 |
| Document Number | 0000003221, |
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| Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263221 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 209 E OHIO ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020253950 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20253950 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 209 E OHIO ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020240017 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240017 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Harrison Township |
| Unified School District | Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,462.00 (+24.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $188,600 (+26.24%) Land $19,200 Building $169,400 | $188,600 (+26.24%) Land $19,200 Building $169,400 |
| 2024 | $1,176.00 (+48.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,400 (+13.7%) Land $19,200 Building $130,200 | $149,400 (+13.7%) Land $19,200 Building $130,200 | |
| 2022 | $791.00 | $131,400 Land $11,800 Building $119,600 | $131,400 Land $11,800 Building $119,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016
| 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.
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 | 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 623 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
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