Starke County property record for 305 S Shield St, Knox, IN 46534
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,100 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $966 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-06-22-402-044.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 75-06-22-402-044.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0180097000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 S SHIELD ST |
| City | KNOX |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46534-2503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | KCPZ |
| Legal Description | BEATTYS LOT 1 BLK 2. |
| Legal Subdivision | BEATTYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STARKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 954000 |
305 S Shield St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Starke County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 S SHIELD ST, KNOX, IN 46534-2503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20074323 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 S Shield St was $966, up 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 | $966.00 (+0.94%) | $116,000 Land $10,300 Building $105,700 | $116,000 Land $10,300 Building $105,700 |
| 2024 | $957.00 (+14.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $838.00 (+20.75%) | $95,800 (+10.62%) Land $8,900 Building $86,900 | $95,800 (+10.62%) Land $8,900 Building $86,900 |
| 2022 | $694.00 | $86,600 Land $8,700 Building $77,900 | $86,600 Land $8,700 Building $77,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 S Shield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 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.
The area around 305 S Shield 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 |
|---|
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 403 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Fourway Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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