Vermillion County property record for 293 Short St, Universal, IN 47884
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.568 acres (24,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $268 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-013-0012-00 |
| Primary APN | 004-013-0012-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 242 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,750 sqft (0.568 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 166 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 00000981811 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 293 SHORT ST |
| City | UNIVERSAL |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47884 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSAL SUB LOT 102,103 & 104 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSAL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 102-104 |
| Jurisdiction | VERMILLION IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2093 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
293 Short St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Vermillion County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 94, UNIVERSAL, IN 47884-0094 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 293 Short St was $268 with a homeowner's exemption, up 764.5% from the year before.
Source: Vermillion County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion County |
| County Subdivision | Clinton Township |
| Municipality | Universal Town |
| Unified School District | South Vermillion Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268.00 (+764.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,900 Land $8,900 Building $70,000 | $78,900 Land $8,900 Building $70,000 |
| 2024 | $31.00 | ||
| 2023 | $57,100 (+8.56%) Land $8,900 Building $48,200 | $57,100 (+8.56%) Land $8,900 Building $48,200 | |
| 2022 | $52,600 Land $8,900 Building $43,700 | $52,600 Land $8,900 Building $43,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 293 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 4, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 293 Short St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | UNIVERSAL WATER WORKS serves 473 people · EPA ID IN5283011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Dec 2025 Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 66 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 |
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