Starke County property record for 253 E Lake St, Knox, IN 46534
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,900 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,319 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-06-23-103-046.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 75-06-23-103-046.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,148 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0180021400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 E LAKE ST |
| City | KNOX |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46534-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | KCPZ |
| Legal Description | ROSS 1ST E 1/2 LOTS 43 & 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSS FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,46 |
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 954000 |
253 E Lake St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Starke County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E LAKE ST, KNOX, IN 46534-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20161078 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013000389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Property Address | 253 E LAKE ST, KNOX, IN 46534-1222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021002416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021002416 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 E Lake St was $1,319, down 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Starke County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Starke County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Knox City |
| Unified School District | Knox Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,319.00 (-0.9%) | $143,600 Land $14,700 Building $128,900 | $143,600 Land $14,700 Building $128,900 |
| 2024 | $1,331.00 (+9.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,215.00 (+14.19%) | $118,800 (+11.65%) Land $12,800 Building $106,000 | $118,800 (+11.65%) Land $12,800 Building $106,000 |
| 2022 | $1,064.00 | $106,400 Land $12,500 Building $93,900 | $106,400 Land $12,500 Building $93,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 E Lake St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · Severe Storms 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 253 E Lake 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 | KNOX WATER WORKS serves 3,700 people · EPA ID IN5275002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Oct 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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