Wells County property record for 227 E Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-04-539-255.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-539-255.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 889 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 889 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001543046 |
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| Street Address | 227 E WASHINGTON ST |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2198 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 75 S/75' (4-D) |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
227 E Washington St, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 929 COMPROMISE LN, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9304 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221620 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 227 E WASHINGTON ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2198 |
| Document Number | 0020221620 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 929 COMPROMISE LN, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-9304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 E Washington St was $1,129, up 0.4% 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 | Harrison Township |
| Unified School District | Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,129.00 (+0.36%) | $62,400 Land $5,700 Building $56,700 | $62,400 Land $5,700 Building $56,700 |
| 2024 | $1,125.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,700 (-) Land $6,500 Building $50,200 | $56,700 (-) Land $6,500 Building $50,200 | |
| 2022 | $974.00 | $56,700 Land $4,400 Building $52,300 | $56,700 Land $4,400 Building $52,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1985–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 227 E Washington 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 |
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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 139 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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