217 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 Property Records

Wells County property record for 217 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms	3 Beds
Bathrooms	1.5 Baths
Year Built	Built 1980
Square Footage	1,612 sqft Living Area
Lot Size	6,839 sqft (0.157 acres)
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Last Sale	$212,467 (2024)
Tax Bill	$1,191.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`90-08-04-539-202.000-004`
Alternative APNs	`00001542574` `0100801400`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Partial Baths	1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,612 sqft Living Area
1st Floor	1,612 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area	202 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement	202 sqft Unfinished
Stories	1 Stories

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Construction Type	Wood Construction
Foundation Type	No Foundation Foundation
Roof Material	Metal Roof
Lot Area	6,839 sqft (0.157 acres)
Depth X Width	140 ft x 49 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Garage Type	Detached Garage
Garage Area	480 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling System	Central Cooling
Heating System	Central Heating
Heating Fuel	Gas Heating Fuel
Sewage	Sewage Connected
Water Source	Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00001542574
Street Address	217 E CENTRAL AVE
City	BLUFFTON
State	IN
Zip	46714-2608
Property Usage	Residential Property Usage
Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ORIGINAL PLAT PT LOT 227 E 6.59' (4-G) & 15' VAC ALLEY & PT LOT 226 W 28.33' (4-H)
Legal Subdivision	CITY BLUFFTON
Legal Lot Number	227,226
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Minor Civil Division	HARRISON
Census Blockgroup	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	40500

Owner

Source: Wells County records · APN 90-08-04-539-202.000-004

Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	217 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2608
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number	20243215
Record Refreshed	Sep 20, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Recording Date	May 23, 2022
Property Address	217 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2608
Document Number	0020222319
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2022
Instrument	20222319
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	From Affidavit or Verified
Additional	Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2608

Mortgage

Document Number	0020222320
Date	May 23, 2022
Instrument	20222320

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Veterans Administration Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 01, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wells County records · Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
Municipality	Bluffton City
County	Wells County
County Subdivision	Harrison Township
Unified School District	Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,191.00 (+20.67%) Homeowner's exemption	$162,600 (+24.5%) Land $18,700 Building $143,900	$162,600 (+24.5%) Land $18,700 Building $143,900
2024	$987.00 (+46.22%)
2023		$130,600 (+9.38%) Land $18,700 Building $111,900	$130,600 (+9.38%) Land $18,700 Building $111,900
2022	$675.00	$119,400 Land $11,100 Building $108,300	$119,400 Land $11,100 Building $108,300