DeKalb County property record for 242 Co Rd 39, Waterloo, IN 46793
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 28.2 acres (1,232,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,024 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-02-03-200-005.000-018 |
| Primary APN | 17-02-03-200-005.000-018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 264 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,232,225 sqft (28.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 984 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 1,000 sqft |
| Milk House | 120 sqft |
| Poultry House | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 100203200005 |
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| Street Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 39 |
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46793-9348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 NE1/4 SECTION 3 TWP 35 RANGE 13 ACRES 28.288 (LIFE LEASED TO JOHN & DOROTHY HOFFELDER) |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
242 Co Rd 39, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 39, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 39, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9348 |
| Document Number | 0202505916 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202505916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 39, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9348 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 39, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9348 |
| Document Number | 0202505916 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202505916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 39, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9348 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Co Rd 39 was $1,024, down 53.7% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Smithfield Township |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County Central United School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,024.00 (-53.71%) | $201,100 (+5.56%) Land $80,600 Building $120,500 | $201,100 (+5.56%) Land $80,600 Building $120,500 |
| 2024 | $2,212.00 (+3.17%) | $190,500 (+7.02%) Land $77,200 Building $113,300 | $190,500 (+7.02%) Land $77,200 Building $113,300 |
| 2023 | $2,144.00 (+5.93%) | $178,000 (+14.25%) Land $67,800 Building $110,200 | $178,000 (+14.25%) Land $67,800 Building $110,200 |
| 2022 | $2,024.00 | $155,800 Land $56,000 Building $99,800 | $155,800 Land $56,000 Building $99,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Co Rd 39 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018 · 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 242 Co Rd 39 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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