LaGrange County property record for 317 E Lake St, Topeka, IN 46571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,718 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $153,520 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,623 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-11-30-300-001.030-006 |
| Primary APN | 44-11-30-300-001.030-006 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,718 sqft |
| Basement Area | 565 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 565 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,250 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001000606 |
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| Street Address | 317 E LAKE ST |
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46571-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSELAWN ADDITION TO TOPEKA E 1/2 LOT 28 & LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSELAWN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEARSPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
Source: LaGrange County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 29, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE CITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20264156 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 317 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571-1002 |
| Document Number | 0000004155 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 317 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571-1002 |
| Document Number | 0000004156 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | METROPOLITAN TITLE CORPORATION, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| 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 | 317 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571-1002 |
| Document Number | 0000004157, |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264157 |
| Name | LAKE CITY BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: LaGrange County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange County |
| County Subdivision | Clearspring Township |
| Municipality | Topeka Town |
| Unified School District | Westview School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,623.00 (+1.46%) | $162,600 (+9.42%) Land $24,900 Building $137,700 | $162,600 (+9.42%) Land $24,900 Building $137,700 |
| 2024 | $3,571.00 (+258.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $148,600 (+20.42%) Land $22,700 Building $125,900 | $148,600 (+20.42%) Land $22,700 Building $125,900 | |
| 2022 | $997.00 | $123,400 Land $20,300 Building $103,100 | $123,400 Land $20,300 Building $103,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2013 · 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 | 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.
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 | TOPEKA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,178 people · EPA ID IN5244008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LigTel Communications Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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