Gibson County property record for 217 E Emerson St, Princeton, IN 47670
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1814 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale Aug 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1207G201051 |
| Primary APN | 1207G201051 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1814 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000995843 |
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| Street Address | 217 E EMERSON ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47670-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OLD PLAN 55 PT/56 PT |
| Jurisdiction | GIBSON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PATOKA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 50501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Princeton Courthouse Square Historic District listed 2025 · 66 contributing resources · NRIS 100011868 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
217 E Emerson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Gibson County records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E EMERSON ST, PRINCETON, IN 47670-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 20203069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GIBSON IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 E EMERSON ST, PRINCETON, IN 47670-1803 |
| Document Number | 202000003069 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| 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 | 217 E EMERSON ST, PRINCETON, IN 47670-1803 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GIBSON IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 E EMERSON ST, PRINCETON, IN 47670-1803 |
| Document Number | 201900003174 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003174 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| 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 | PO BOX 543, OWENSVILLE, IN 47665-0543 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GIBSON IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 E EMERSON ST, PRINCETON, IN 47670-1803 |
| Document Number | 201900000366 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900000366 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| 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 | 14221 DALLAS PWKY, DALLAS, TX 75254-2942 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 E Emerson St was $801 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.4% from the year before.
Source: Gibson County assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson County |
| County Subdivision | Patoka Township |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Unified School District | North Gibson School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801.00 (+11.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,400 (+17.06%) Land $8,400 Building $87,000 | $95,400 (+17.06%) Land $8,400 Building $87,000 |
| 2024 | $719.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,500 (+6.4%) Land $7,100 Building $74,400 | $81,500 (+6.4%) Land $7,100 Building $74,400 |
| 2023 | $700.00 (+25.9%) | $76,600 (+7.58%) Land $4,900 Building $71,700 | $76,600 (+7.58%) Land $4,900 Building $71,700 |
| 2022 | $556.00 | $71,200 Land $4,900 Building $66,300 | $71,200 Land $4,900 Building $66,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 E Emerson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 2014 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 217 E Emerson St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | PRINCETON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,875 people · EPA ID IN5226008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 | 7 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 485 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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