Parke County property record for 281 E Crawford St, Montezuma, IN 47862
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,323 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-05-35-000-247.000-013 |
| Primary APN | 61-05-35-000-247.000-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00119812907 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 E CRAWFORD ST |
| City | MONTEZUMA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 011-00223-00 PT E1/2 SE NE 35-16-9 .13 ACRE |
| Jurisdiction | PARKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | RESERVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
281 E Crawford St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Parke County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 322, MONTEZUMA, IN 47862-0322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221000692 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 E Crawford St was $3,323, up 21.5% from the year before.
Source: Parke County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| County Subdivision | Reserve Township |
| Municipality | Montezuma Town |
| Unified School District | Southwest Parke Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,323.00 (+21.54%) | $80,200 (+5.25%) Land $6,600 Building $73,600 | $80,200 (+5.25%) Land $6,600 Building $73,600 |
| 2024 | $2,734.00 (+80.34%) | $76,200 (+1.87%) Land $6,600 Building $69,600 | $76,200 (+1.87%) Land $6,600 Building $69,600 |
| 2023 | $1,516.00 (+233.19%) | $74,800 Land $4,900 Building $69,900 | $74,800 Land $4,900 Building $69,900 |
| 2022 | $455.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 E Crawford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 6, 2026 · 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 Claims | 3 (1985–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 281 E Crawford 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 | None beyond 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 | MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY serves 1,022 people · EPA ID IN5261005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Joink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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