Wells County property record for 228 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $199,633 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,022.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-518-066.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,968 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 832 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 178 ft x 42 ft Depth x Width |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft Shed |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 00001539433 |
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| Street Address | 228 E CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2607 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SILVERS SOUTH ADD LOT 15 (4-M) |
| Legal Subdivision | SILVERS SOUTH AD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Minor Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
Source: Wells County records · APN 90-08-04-518-066.000-004
Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 228 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK BERNIE |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20252845 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 228 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020215454 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20215454 |
| Name | FIRST BANK BERNIE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 228 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2607 |
| Document Number | 0020252845 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20252845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | METROPOLITAN TITLE CORPORATION, METROPOLITAN TITLE OF INDIAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 228 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2607 |
| Document Number | 0020252846 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20252846 |
| Name | STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2055 |
Source: Wells County records · Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
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 | $1,022.00 (-5.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,300 (+4.35%) Land $16,600 Building $129,700 | $146,300 (+4.35%) Land $16,600 Building $129,700 |
| 2024 | $1,087.00 (+44.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,200 (+14.54%) Land $16,600 Building $123,600 | $140,200 (+14.54%) Land $16,600 Building $123,600 | |
| 2022 | $750.00 | $122,400 Land $9,900 Building $112,500 | $122,400 Land $9,900 Building $112,500 |
228 E Central Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Wells County (18179C), updated September 30, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
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| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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