DeKalb County property record for 238 W Main St, Butler, IN 46721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,232 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale Dec 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-07-11-204-010.000-027 |
| Primary APN | 17-07-11-204-010.000-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 230711204010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 W MAIN ST |
| City | BUTLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46721-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY BUTLER |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
238 W Main St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2023.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6615 S 800 E, HAMILTON, IN 46742-9413 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HAMLER STATE BANK |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HAMLER STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232208 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 238 W MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1324 |
| Document Number | 0202302208 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6615 S 800 E # 5, 5, HAMILTON, IN 46742-9413 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Property Address | 238 W MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6615 S 800 E, HAMILTON, IN 46742-9413 |
| Document Number | 0202207735 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207735 |
| Name | THE HAMLER STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMLER, OH 43524 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Property Address | 238 W MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6615 S 800 E, HAMILTON, IN 46742-9413 |
| Document Number | 0202201259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201259 |
| Name | THE HAMLER STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMLER, OH 43524 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 W Main St was $1,232, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Wilmington Township |
| Municipality | Butler City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County Eastern Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,232.00 (+0.24%) | $70,900 (+4.57%) Land $10,300 Building $60,600 | $70,900 (+4.57%) Land $10,300 Building $60,600 |
| 2024 | $1,229.00 (+0.57%) | $67,800 (+3.99%) Land $9,700 Building $58,100 | $67,800 (+3.99%) Land $9,700 Building $58,100 |
| 2023 | $1,222.00 (+7.76%) | $65,200 (+7.41%) Land $14,900 Building $50,300 | $65,200 (+7.41%) Land $14,900 Building $50,300 |
| 2022 | $1,134.00 | $60,700 Land $13,600 Building $47,100 | $60,700 Land $13,600 Building $47,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 238 W Main 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 |
|---|
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 | BUTLER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,700 people · EPA ID IN5217003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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