Wells County property record for 309 Melching Ct, Ossian, IN 46777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,171 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-02-15-509-003.000-009 |
| Primary APN | 90-02-15-509-003.000-009 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001568008 |
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| Street Address | 309 MELCHING CT |
| City | OSSIAN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46777-9262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MILLSIDE PLACE SEC D LOT 3 (15-E) |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLSIDE PLACE SECTION D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
309 Melching Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 MELCHING CT, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 309 MELCHING CT, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9262 |
| Document Number | 0020241140 |
| Map Reference | PB 4 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20241140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 309 MELCHING CT, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9262 |
| Document Number | 0020241141 |
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| Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20241141 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 309 MELCHING CT, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9262 |
| Document Number | 0020200607 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 309 MELCHING CT, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9262 |
| Document Number | 0020200608 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200608 |
| Name | AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Melching Ct was $1,171 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.9% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Jefferson Township |
| Municipality | Ossian Town |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,171.00 (+12.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $189,700 Land $37,300 Building $152,400 | $189,700 Land $37,300 Building $152,400 |
| 2024 | $1,037.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,300 (+16.49%) Land $32,600 Building $132,700 | $165,300 (+16.49%) Land $32,600 Building $132,700 | |
| 2022 | $804.00 | $141,900 Land $19,100 Building $122,800 | $141,900 Land $19,100 Building $122,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Melching Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 309 Melching Ct 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | OSSIAN MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,289 people · EPA ID IN5290002 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Mediacom Xtream.
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