Crawford County property record for 240 S Murphy St, Marengo, IN 47140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,458 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RE-14-0215 |
| Primary APN | RE-14-0215 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,458 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | RE-14-0215 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 S MURPHY ST |
| City | MARENGO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47140-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MURPHY LOTS 59 & 60 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAUD MURPHY ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 59-60 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAWFORD IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 951900 |
240 S Murphy St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Crawford County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 S MURPHY ST, MARENGO, IN 47140-3208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161298577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 S Murphy St was $299, down 41.9% from the year before.
Source: Crawford County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford County |
| County Subdivision | Liberty Township |
| Municipality | Marengo Town |
| Unified School District | Crawford County Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299.00 (-41.94%) | $64,600 Land $7,000 Building $57,600 | $64,600 Land $7,000 Building $57,600 |
| 2024 | $515.00 (-49.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,023.00 (+114.02%) | $63,100 (+25.2%) Land $7,000 Building $56,100 | $63,100 (+25.2%) Land $7,000 Building $56,100 |
| 2022 | $478.00 | $50,400 Land $4,600 Building $45,800 | $50,400 Land $4,600 Building $45,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 S Murphy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2014 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1982–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 240 S Murphy 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BLUE RIVER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT serves 2,000 people · EPA ID IN5213006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CRAWFORD COUNTY WATER COMPANY, INC. |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Sep 2025 |
| 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Orange County REMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mainstream Fiber Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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