Adams County property record for 237 N 5th St, Decatur, IN 46733
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,341 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,374 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-05-03-104-047.000-022 |
| Primary APN | 01-05-03-104-047.000-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,341 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,341 sqft |
| Basement Area | 716 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 716 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01847306771 |
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| Street Address | 237 N 5TH ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46733-1354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 55' EX W 94' CRABB'S OUTLOT 95 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH CRABBS WESTERN ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 30300 |
237 N 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 N 5TH ST, DECATUR, IN 46733-1354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 N 5th St was $1,374 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | North Adams Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,374.00 (-3.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,700 Land $11,500 Building $141,200 | $152,700 Land $11,500 Building $141,200 |
| 2024 | $1,425.00 (+7.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,328.00 (+12.83%) | $132,800 (+8.76%) Land $11,500 Building $121,300 | $132,800 (+8.76%) Land $11,500 Building $121,300 |
| 2022 | $1,177.00 | $122,100 Land $11,500 Building $110,600 | $122,100 Land $11,500 Building $110,600 |
| 2020 | $868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 N 5th 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 19, 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 Claims | 3 (1979–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
The area around 237 N 5th 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 | DECATUR WATER DEPARTMENT serves 9,900 people · EPA ID IN5201002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2024) 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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Watch TV Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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