Starke County property record for 253 E John St, Knox, IN 46534 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
| Square Footage | 4,410 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 16,368 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $70.00 (2025) |
Source: Starke County records · APN 75-06-23-103-186.000-004
Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 216, KNOX, IN 46534-0216 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST FARMERS BANK & TRUST |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Re-recorded Document |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage KERKHOFF CAPITAL L L C |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2024498 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 253 E JOHN ST, KNOX, IN 46534-2421 |
| Document Number | 2024000498 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 216, KNOX, IN 46534-0216 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 253 E JOHN ST, KNOX, IN 46534-2421 |
| Document Number | 2023001000 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1095 I BROADWAY, CROWN POINT, IN 46307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 S MICHIGAN ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-2021 |
| Document Number | 2023001001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001001 |
| Name | FIRST FARMERS BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 13, 2038 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 253 E JOHN ST, KNOX, IN 46534-2421 |
| Document Number | 2023000746 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000746 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1095 I BROADWAY, CROWN POINT, IN 46307 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 253 E JOHN ST, KNOX, IN 46534-2421 |
| Document Number | 2023000801 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000801 |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10951 BROADWAY, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7312 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Property Address | 253 E JOHN ST, KNOX, IN 46534-2421 |
| Document Number | 2016003784 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2016003784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1008 S 500 E, KNOX, IN 46534-8423 |
| Document Number | 2016003785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2016003785 |
| Name | KERKHOFF CAPITAL L L C |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Starke County records · Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Starke County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Knox City |
| Unified School District | Knox Community School Corporation (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 | $70.00 | $166,100 (+116.56%) Land $49,200 Building $116,900 | $166,100 (+116.56%) Land $49,200 Building $116,900 |
| 2024 | $70.00 (-97%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,332.00 (-35.28%) | $76,700 (+4.92%) Land $34,600 Building $42,100 | $76,700 (+4.92%) Land $34,600 Building $42,100 |
| 2022 | $3,603.00 (+69.55%) | $73,100 Land $32,000 Building $41,100 | $73,100 Land $32,000 Building $41,100 |
| 2021 | $2,125.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Starke County (18149C), updated June 16, 2014 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 75-06-23-103-186.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,410 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor | 4,410 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having wood or wood and steel frames. |
| Lot Area | 16,368 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 124 ft x 132 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 0180059400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 E JOHN ST |
| City | KNOX |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46534-2421 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PRETTYMANS PT LOTS 1 & 5 BLK 4. |
| Legal Subdivision | PRETTYMANS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,5 |
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 954000 |
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